Interdisciplinary Teaching and Teacher Education: Developing Teacher Competencies for Interdisciplinary Instruction

Through theories and in the current context of schools and curriculum needs, Interdisciplinary Teaching and Teacher Education: Developing Teacher Competencies for Interdisciplinary Instruction introduces interdisciplinary education to teachers and teacher educators. Examples of the method at the elementary school are presented in the form of a university course and in-service teachers who have used the method for many years. The book ends with examples of the method at the secondary level in the form of classroom practice and a university teacher education course.

Jiwon Kim is an associate professor of Educational Foundations and Social Studies Education at Monmouth University, and a founding director of the Interdisciplinary Program for Elementary Educators. Her work on interdisciplinary education for social and global issues has been presented at the state and international workshops for educators.

Sandra Zak is a lecturer of mathematics and a founding member of the Interdisciplinary Education Major at Monmouth University. Her research focuses on the integration of social justice into classroom practice for mathematics and interdisciplinary teacher education.