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Posted on March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 by chrislawrence

Five Reasons to Try Theme-Based Learning

Research into how the brain works and the psychology of learning shows that learning is a process of integration. When we see how facts and ideas connect with one another across subjects, we are constructing meaning. When we’re able to communicate that meaning, the learning is further reinforced. This is why theme-based learning is so […]

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