Thematic Planning Disadvantages. Elaborate planning may create a false sense of security to the effect that everything is taken for granted. Disadvantages of thematic approach to curriculum design thematic approach in primary schools cannot be seen fully to be advantageous.
Thematic planning involves integrating curriculum areas around topics or themes making it possible to classifying instructions along core areas such as science arts and social studies. Disadvantages of traditional classroom training. The teaching process becomes more difficult.
Macro environmental factors may sometimes change extremely rapidly which may frustrate any strategic plans.
Research takes a lot of class time. Teachers training institution have not adequately prepared. False sense of security. Some students could lose interest in the theme less motivation to participate.