Real Boats Rock: A Transdisciplinary Approach for Teacher Preparation

Abstract

Abstract Building upon a successful teacher preparation program, we crafted a seamless curriculum of four methods courses-literacy, math, social studies, and science within a transdisciplinary framework. We define transdisciplinary teaching and learning as a context and conveyor for knowledge that is influenced by the synergy between the learners and the teachers and embraces: a) collaboration, b) constructivism, c) authenticity, d) social justice within democratic classrooms, e) transformation of knowledge, and, f) technology as a tool, and relies upon the epiphany of the learners and the teachers. We describe our planning and implementation of this unique process for elementary teacher preparation.