Integrated Curriculum Flashcards
it is well organized and anchored on real life situation that include learners’ interests and needs in creating a variety of meaningful activities and learning experiences. It paves the way to connecting what is learned
NOt limiting ( Go beyond textbooks)
Integrative Teaching
within the subject area
interdisciinary
beyond subject area
transdisciplinary
an approach is an integration that begins within one subject area
the connections are made between the subjects area knowledge and skills from more than one subject areas during the transaction process.
BIG PROJECT
interdisciplinary
process where students day to day experiences are connected to different subject areas to acquire knowledge and skills
EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES
Transdiscipinary
3 Modes of Integrative Teaching Strategies
- Content-Based INstruction
- Thematic Teaching
- Focus inquiry
also known as language curriculum
it is the integration of content, learning with the language teaching aims
Content-Based Instruction
used question to organize learnng
the teacher guides learners to discover answers to questions, whether or not answer pre-exist
Focus Inquiry
project approach
involves organizing the curriculum around a theme or a rich and engaging topic that crosses all learning domians
Thematic Teaching
what are the low level process
recalling
comparing
observing
what are the high level process
inferring
predicting
hypothesizing
analyzing
enable children to acquire and use basic skills in all the content areas to develop positive attitudes
connect and combined knowledge and skills
develops the child’s ability to transfer their learning to other settings
helps pupils get a unified view of reality and enhances their capability to acquire real-life skils
importance of integrative teaching
claimed that learning could be more meaningful if content areas are bended for curriculum and instrutcion.
The use of unifying themes and rea-life activities coud lead to more relevant learning
who said this?
John Dewey
what are some effective practices when implementing integrative teaching in ECE?
there are 3
1.Incorporate the thematic and integrated curriculum in the daily schedule and daily or weekly lesson plan
- foster an atmosphere that welcomes and encourages creativity in the classroom
- Use age-approriate materials and techniques in teaching
allows learners to pursue learning in a holistic way, without the restrictions often imposed by subjects boundaries
focuses upon the inter-relatedness of all curricular areas in helping children acquire basic learning tools.
incorporates investigate processes and technology
emphasize the importance of maintaining partnerships with families
Integrated Curriclum
justification/rationale for integrating the curriculum
- Integration acknowledges and builds on the relationships which exist among all things
- Research suggests that an integrated approach to learning is brain compatible
Reflective of developmentally appropriate practice
Characteristics of an integrated curriculum
there are 7
Provide
1.provides experience
2.provide for a range of abilities
3.both teacher and child initiated and directed
4.whole class, small group, and individual experience
5.opportunitues for critical and creative thinking
6.teacher, peer, and self-assessment
7.opportunities to experience learning as a meaningful whole
getting started in planning for integrated curriculum
3 steps
work with teachers and children in active learning situation
collaborate
make the parents understand about integrated approach
there are many possible routes on the journey leading to an integrated approach
there is no one right way
teacher responsibilities
construct the plan
provide direction and balance
consideration for a long term paln
8
1.children’s strength and interest
2.teacher’s strengths and interest
3.state or district standards and benchmarks
4.goals of the primary program
5.assessment and evaluation
6.school and community resources
7.materials and equipment
8.physical facilities
connects different areas of study
aims to connect the theory learned in the classroom, with practical, real life knowledge and experiences
practical and experiential learning
integrated curriculum
3 paradigms of integrated curriculum
multidisciplinary integration
interdisciplinary
transdiciplinary
primarily focus on the disciplines
common theme
multidisciplinary
common learning across disciplines
chunk together the common learnings
interdisciplinary integration
question and concerns
develop life skills
goes beyond the classroom
transdisciplinary