IntroductionIn this assignment I will justify the position of the following subjects within the primary national curriculum: geography, history, physical education, religious education, drama and music. The reason I chose these subjects is because I had experience with them during my teaching internships and university seminars. Beyond this, I will analyze the use of interdisciplinary learning in primary education and aim to explore the benefits and challenges of the approach. Geography I believe that geography is a significant subject in the primary national curriculum because it helps children develop an understanding of the places in the world and the diverse range of people who live in it. For me, this is an important aspect of learning because it allows children to be globally aware. According to the DFES (UK Department for Education and Skills, 2005a) education plays a vital role in helping children to recognize their contribution and responsibilities as citizens of the global community and provides them with the skills to make informed decisions and take responsible actions. In a recent geography workshop, I collaboratively planned a lesson for KS2, involving children visiting Seaton, a local beach in Cornwall, to compare and contrast the area through photographs following recent storm damage. The Royal Geographical Society (2014) suggests that through the use of inquiry-based fieldwork, children can gain first-hand experience of physical processes. Having planned this activity, I now realize that using first-hand experiences will help children develop attitudes and opinions. This is important because in my future geography teaching I can challenge children by using t...... middle of paper ......g Matters.Kerry, T. (2011) Cross Curricular Teaching in the Primary School: Planning and facilitate imaginative lessons. London: Routledge.Langer, SK (1978) Philosophy in a new key. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Philpott, C. & Spruce, G. (2012) Debates in Music Teaching. London: Routledge.Rose, J. (2009) The Independent Primary Review. London: Crown.Royal Geographical Society (2014) Available at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Learning+and+Leading/ Why+do+fieldwork.htm (accessed 25 March 2014). Talbot, M. (2007 ) “Enhancing physical education: package or pedagogy?” Physical Education Issues, 3(3). Weston, D. (2011) Religious Education Continuing Professional Development Handbook. Available at http://re-handbook.org.uk/section/manging/planning-a-scheme-of-work/reviewing (accessed 4 December 2013). Whitehead, M. (2010) Physical Literacy Through the Life Course. London: Routledge.