I believe we should be rewriting elementary curriculum to address basic skills in a way that is truly integrated across disciplines.
Stay true to constructivist theory - What I want to emphasize here is that constructivism is a learning theory, not a method of teaching.
This time, it will look more like a jigsaw. Five students will comprise each "home" group. Each member from the home group will research a different area. However, this time they won't be researching alone. Instead, one student from each group, will meet in subject-alike groups, and become the expert on their area.
Here are three tools that educators can provide students to help prepare them to "self arrest" in the event of an academic or social slip.
Personal Relationships:
Connectedness:
Educational Autonomy: