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CURRICULUM
"An integrated study is one in which
children broadly explore knowledge
in various subjects related to certain
aspects of their environment
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He sees links among the humanities, communication
arts, natural sciences, mathematics, social studies,
music, and art. Skills and knowledge are developed
and applied in more than one area of study.
In keeping with this thematic definition, Shoemaker
defines an integrated curriculum as ...education that
is organized in such a way that it cuts across subject-
matter lines, bringing together various aspects of the
curriculum into meaningful association to focus upon
broad areas of study. It views learning and teaching
in a holistic way and reflects the real world, which is
interactive.
What is integration?
Selecting a theme
Collecting texts and other materials
Engaging students
Grouping students
Expanding the theme
Assessing student growth
Why is curriculum integration important?
Interdisciplinary
Multidisciplinary
Transdisciplinary Integration
Interdisciplinary
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In secondary schools, a common theme is
often studied in various subject-based
classrooms. For example, teachers of all
subject areas at High School and have agreed
to integrate the public health issue of physical
activity into their lesson plans (Eckman, 2000).
They undertook this integration in concert with
the Social studies was to look at policymaking
procedures, and English was to write editorials
and public service announcements about the
issue.
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Connections
Variety within Learning
Classroom Culture
Curriculum Advancements
Disadvantages:
Interest Issues
Content Issues
A Turn with Classroom Culture
Inaccessible to some students due to
cultural, academic, or ability
differences