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(Drake & Burns, n.d.)

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An integrated curriculum offers more repetition of information than to teach subjects in isolation.

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Places emphasised focus upon:

basic skills

content

higher level thinking processes

Which in turn:

captivates

motivates

challenges learners

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An integrated curriculum structures learning around:

key themes

ideas

meaningful concepts

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"all things are connected" (Eckman, 2000).

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authentic learning experiences

critical thinking

collaboration

providing deeper understanding (Hargreaves & Moore, 2000).

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(International School of Turin, 2016)

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An integrated curriculum encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences (Murdoch, 2003).

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Supporters of an integrated curriculum strongly believe that individual students learn best when encountering ideas that are connected to one another (Eggen & Kauchak, 2010).

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An integrated curricula approach aims in creating meaningful connections for students, allowing engagement in relevant and meaningful activities of which can be successfully connected to real life situations.

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(no author, n.d.)

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Integrated studies within an educational context is the combination of two or more subjects that can be interrelated to allow for teachers and students alike to connect ideas and real world concepts (Murdoch, 2003).

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Integrated curriculum relieves disconnection within learning.

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An integrated curriculum approach supports quality teaching and learning within Australian classrooms, as well as encouraging lifelong learning.