The document discusses cross-curricular learning through language using the concept of laissez faire. It defines terms like laissez faire, cross-curricularity, conceptual literacy, discourse competence, plurilingualism, and pluriculturalism. It explains that cross-curricularity involves traversing curricular bounds to view language acquisition as important and focus on process over products. It also discusses achieving cross-curricular learning through conceptual literacy, discourse competence in written and spoken language, plurilingualism involving more than being bi- or multi-lingual, and considering different classroom worldviews and cultural modes of analysis.

1. Laissez Faire! Cross-curricular learning through language 1 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

2. Laissez faire! Definitions Laissez faire Cross-curricularity Conceptual literacy Discourse competence Plurilingualism & pluriculturalism 2 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

3. Laissez faire, definitions * Injunction against “the Powers” to intervene (Vincent de Gournay) * Relaxation of rigid control (Zen) * Maintenance of the energy of balance (tai chi) 3 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

4. Laissez faire… Cross-curricularity: Definition: Traversing curricular bounds Interpretation: Viewing LAC as important Execution: Process over product Results: Transdisciplinarity 4 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

5. Laissez faire… Conceptual literacy: Definition: Specialized/general relationships Interpretation: Lexical-semantic connections Execution: Terms, concepts, the message Examples: Angle, cut, link… 5 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

6. Laissez faire… Discourse competence: What? How? Textual: Define, distinguish, understand written genres Spoken: Relate & use alternative conversation styles (vertical dialects) Communicative: Results! 6 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

7. Laissez faire… Plurilingualism & pluriculturalism: Definitions: More than bi- or multi- Interpretations: Culturally dependent Execution: Course materials, curricula e.g.: Classroom worldviews, modes of analysis 7 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning

8. Laissez faire… Achieving it liberally with 4 “C’s” Curricular openness Conceptual literacy Competence Culture 8 KA Watson, Coastline Distance Learning