Topic-based learning
Primary teaching organised around a theme, such as the Romans, that links several subjects.
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- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Curriculum
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- Cross-curricular All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- Teaching that links two or more subjects around a theme or skill.
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