IDEA: Simulations: Interdisciplinary instruction at its best

    Authors

    K. W. Verkler

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Hispania-J. Devoted Teach. Span. Port.

    Keywords

    simulations; interdisciplinary instruction; multidisciplinary; instruction; thematic planning; thematic instruction; fantasy; experiences; curricular integration; experiential instruction; multi-modal instruction; inter-disciplinary learning; Linguistics; Language & Linguistics; Literature, Romance

    Abstract

    Simulations, which by their very nature embody interdisciplinary instruction, address the Connections strand of the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. The author draws from numerous different content areas in the development of a four-to-six-week-long unit whose culminating activity is a simulated Mexican cafe. Students assume the roles of restaurant personnel and greet customers, take and fill orders, cook a variety of Mexican entrees, tally the check, and make change, all in the target language while exhibiting culturally appropriate demeanor. The unit activities are delineated within the article.

    Journal Title

    Hispania-a Journal Devoted to the Teaching of Spanish and Portuguese

    Volume

    86

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    322

    Last Page

    325

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000225726700041

    ISSN

    0018-2133

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