Title

IDEA: Simulations: Interdisciplinary instruction at its best

Authors

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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