"ITI" Integrated Thematic Instruction

The Eliot Elementary community utilizes the ITI philosophy.    
                                                   
ITI: The Model
 

Integrated Thematic Instruction 

Integrated Thematic Instruction is the vehicle for bringing brain research, teaching strategies and curriculum development together.  ITI is a way of conceptualizing and implementing a “brain-compatible” learning environment for students and teachers.  It is based upon the development and orchestration of one unifying yearlong concept and all its ramifications through which all content and skills are woven.  The road to integration of the model is through the practice of the Lifelong Guidelines, known as Lifeskills. 

Lifeskills define our personal best.

            Caring: To feel and show concern for others

            Common Sense: To use good judgment

            Cooperation:  To work together toward a common goal or purpose

            Courage:  To act according to one’s beliefs despite fear of consequence

            Effort:  To do your best

            Flexibility:  To be willing to alter plans when necessary

            Friendship:  To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring

            Initiative:  To do something because it needs to be done

            Integrity:  To act according to a sense of what’s right and wrong

            Organization:  To plan, arrange and implement in a way that keeps things

            orderly and ready to use

            Patience:  To wait calmly for someone or something

            Perseverance:  To keep at it

            Pride:  Satisfaction from doing your best

            Problem Solving:  To create solutions for difficult situations and everyday problems

            Resourcefulness:  To respond to challenges and opportunities in innovative and

            creative ways                            

            Responsibility:  To respond when appropriate, to be accountable for your actions

            Sense of Humor:  To laugh and be playful without harming others

                                                            Adapted from Susan Kovalik and Associates, 2002

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