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K) I understand that integrating primary school studies allows students to gain a wider understanding as they explore various topics while diverging into their own interests as well. Integrating studies exposes 21st century learners to a broader range of subjects that students can relate to their own real worlds.

W) As a pre-service teacher, I would like to know how to effectively structure my lessons by integrating various subjects together to incorporate each aspect of the Australian Curriculum. How to I ensure the content is covered in depth using an integrated approach versus a single subject approach?

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K:

Integrated studies allow students to explore different interests and enables students to make connections to relevant, meaningful learning experiences that can be connected to real life. Integrated studies promote critical thinking as students participate in authentic learning experiences.

W:

As a teacher what theories or strategies are used when implementing integrated curriculum into a 21st century classroom?

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Lana Corby -       Appreciating
that an integrated learning approach allows for content
to be taught in a logical sequence so children can make connections to new knowledge. 
New information is critiqued through critical
thinking skills and considered as usable knowledge that can be transferred to a
variety of learnings.   Allows
for a variety of formative assessment methods to
be used throughout so the teacher can measure the impact of the students
learning.

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Lana Corby -       Appreciating
that an integrated learning approach allows for content
to be taught in a logical sequence so children can make connections to new knowledge. 
New information is critiqued through critical
thinking skills and considered as usable knowledge that can be transferred to a
variety of learnings.   Allows
for a variety of formative assessment methods to
be used throughout so the teacher can measure the impact of the students
learning.

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K) Integrated Studies is about breaking down subject barriers
W) How do you make sure you stay on track and not divert fully from the curriculum?

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K) Integrated studies merge various concepts and factors into one idea that will provide children with a better understanding and knowledge of what they will be learning within their classroom settings and environments.

It is important that the concepts and factors being integrated, link and relate to the subject and learning area in which is being focused on. Integrated studies can also be combined with various subjects. For example one focus for learning can be counting. Counting can be also included in Mathematics, Science, Geography and History. Counting can be incorporated in these subjects through counting numbers, states, places and different elements.

W) What teaching strategies can be implemented to support and include integrated studies within my classroom?

What are the benefits and limitations of integrated studies?

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I know that a good foundation in literacy is vital for students to participate in integrated studies, as they learn to connect their ideas through different curriculum areas through researching.

I know that students have different learning styles and strengths and that they can utilise their strengths through integrated studies to make learning meaningful for them.

I want to know how to timetable and group students to participate successfully in integrated studies?

I want to know if all year levels can benefit from integrated studies or is it mainly for the older grades and students?

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KNOW - I know the importance of integrated approaches to teaching and learning within the primary setting. As a young educator I also understand the benefits that integrated education can have for students as they learn to respond to the  fast paced and constantly changing 21st century environment.

WANT - I want to know how best to integrate isolated subjects such as Maths, Science and Arts into everyday classroom activities. In my experience these subjects are often under valued  and stereotyped, resulting in low levels of student engagement and/or reduced time allocated towards these subjects. For this reason I want to learn more about integrating these subjects into regular classroom activities in an attempt to re-engage students.

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Navida                                      Know:- teaching and learning that incorporates a variety of subjects- integrated teaching places students at the centre and allows them to have independence in their own learning process.   What:- I would like to know off the strengths and limitations of teaching this style of integrated studies as a teacher-I would also like to know the strengths and limitations of students learning in this manner.

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Navida                                      Know:- teaching and learning that incorporates a variety of subjects- integrated teaching places students at the centre and allows them to have independence in their own learning process.   What:- I would like to know off the strengths and limitations of teaching this style of integrated studies as a teacher-I would also like to know the strengths and limitations of students learning in this manner.

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Integrated studies allow the combination of studies of two or more disciplines from the curriculum that allows the students to experience different ideas being connected. This helps the educators and students to increase engagement of real life situations by adapting the core discipline subjects with other subject matters.
(K):

Integrated studies provide a positive educational outcome enhancing the development of different perceptions. This enhances the ability to identify information needed for solving and promote a cooperative learning environment to better an individual’s attitude. It also increases motivation and the ability to think creatively and critically throughout the learning environment.

Q1:
What strategies can be used by the educators to help students who face slower learning processes?
Q2:

Can integrating studies confuse the students? If so, why?

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Tyson Roach                                   K: An integrated approach links the learning areas that are about the world around us to the learning areas that help us to understand the world around us. K: An integrated approach creates equal importance of all learning areas as all learning ears are interconnected and related to one another.                                           W: What is the best method of implementation, do specific strategies work better than others, if so which strategies a most effective and why                           W: What are the limitations of an integrated approach and what are the best forms off assessment if the learning areas are integrated. 

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Tyson Roach                                   K: An integrated approach links the learning areas that are about the world around us to the learning areas that help us to understand the world around us. K: An integrated approach creates equal importance of all learning areas as all learning ears are interconnected and related to one another.                                           W: What is the best method of implementation, do specific strategies work better than others, if so which strategies a most effective and why                           W: What are the limitations of an integrated approach and what are the best forms off assessment if the learning areas are integrated. 

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Rebecca Teasel                                 K- Allows teachers to incorporate a range of curriculum learning outcomes within their lesson plans so the students can benefit from acquiring a deeper knowledge of a range of subjects areas through meaningful and connected contexts.                      K- Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills learnt from a range of subject areas as they discover the connections between the main subject areas as well as real life experiences.                    W- How can I plan and implement integrated learning experiences that incorporate relevant curriculum  learning outcomes?     W- Are there any limitations of integrated studies in relation to particular subject areas?

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Rebecca Teasel                                 K- Allows teachers to incorporate a range of curriculum learning outcomes within their lesson plans so the students can benefit from acquiring a deeper knowledge of a range of subjects areas through meaningful and connected contexts.                      K- Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills learnt from a range of subject areas as they discover the connections between the main subject areas as well as real life experiences.                    W- How can I plan and implement integrated learning experiences that incorporate relevant curriculum  learning outcomes?     W- Are there any limitations of integrated studies in relation to particular subject areas?

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Renee Aberley
    
Know:  Integrated studies helps educators and
students make links to real life situations by joining core disciplines with subject
matter across the curriculum. Making these valuable connections enables deeper
learning processes and higher order thinking skills.

                              Want:   What are the benefits/ limitations of an
integrated approach to learning and what are some of the key teaching
strategies to use within an integrated classroom?

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Renee Aberley
    
Know:  Integrated studies helps educators and
students make links to real life situations by joining core disciplines with subject
matter across the curriculum. Making these valuable connections enables deeper
learning processes and higher order thinking skills.

                              Want:   What are the benefits/ limitations of an
integrated approach to learning and what are some of the key teaching
strategies to use within an integrated classroom?

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Know:

1. Integrated studies demonstrates the connections between two or more learning areas.

2. In turn, teaching an integrated curriculum promotes critical thinking and enables students to participate in authentic learning experiences.

Want:

1. How do educators deliver authentic integrated learning experiences while ensuring they don’t stray too far “off-track”?
2. What strategies are used by educators to support students with additional needs learn within today’s multi-faceted integrated classrooms?

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K/ I know that integrated studies is the use of cross curriculum in teaching and learning, to use knowledge from different areas to build and scaffold the learning, capabilites to enhance the learning experience.

K/to utilize different learning environments/situations to enable/encourage the opportunity for learning.

w/ to successfully use the acara/curriculum guidelines to document and add to class planning through the use of integration/cross curriculum.

w/ to learn new strategies to implement integrated studies.

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K:
1. The importance of interconnectedness in terms of the curriculum and all components of Key Learning Areas.
2. Ideas and knowledge are able to be connected and then utilised positively due to this. This idea is most prominent in the context of a classroom.

W:
1. How do we, as teachers, integrate children's studies in the most effective, beneficial and rewarding way possible?
2. What are some of the key strategies that can be utilised to academically enhance student learning and growth?

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K- Integrated approaches give teachers the opportunity to cover more content in an increasingly busy curriculum.

W- How important is the role of the specialist teacher in quality integration as opposed to a classroom teacher integrating across the curriculum?

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K- Integrated approaches allow students to connect knowledge and understanding across different subjects.

W- Can we, as teachers, be guilty of integrating too much? Are there particular topics that are better taught without integration?

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KNOW:Integrated studies embed multiple disciplinary areas into one overall learning concept, which enables students to utilise a variety of knowledge and skills to investigate and produce new meanings. Integrated studies support the development of 21st century learners as it teaches students contextual skills that can be applied in society. WANT:What are key strategies for incorporating integrated studies into the daily classroom that are rich and purposeful? How do we ensure learning content flows and links accordingly when incorporating integrated studies? 

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KNOW:Integrated studies embed multiple disciplinary areas into one overall learning concept, which enables students to utilise a variety of knowledge and skills to investigate and produce new meanings. Integrated studies support the development of 21st century learners as it teaches students contextual skills that can be applied in society. WANT:What are key strategies for incorporating integrated studies into the daily classroom that are rich and purposeful? How do we ensure learning content flows and links accordingly when incorporating integrated studies? 

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Steph McKenna

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KNOW - Integrated studies was used daily on my final placement. I learnt that it was extremely beneficial and providing students with frequent exposure of words eg - where does milk come from unit was incorporated into English/Maths lessons. I found it to be time efficient and aided deeper learning through vocabulary drenching and frequently revisiting key concepts.

WANT TO KNOW -

1) How to integrate more subjects seamlessly without it becoming repetitive and boring for students.

2) Clearer indication of benefits and limitations across other levels of schooling not just my year 2 prac.

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K- Allows for meaningful contexts and knowledge to be acquired across different learning areas. Students begin to comprehend how different learning areas are interrelated and connected.

K- Integration is based upon an understanding and appreciation of students' needs, interests, and prior knowledge and experiences.

W- Are there drawbacks to using integration in certain learning areas?

W- How can pre-service teachers or teachers with little professional experience implement integration in their practice?

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Lana Corby                                       Know:

Interpreted studies incorporates
projects based learning and has been known to improve students retention and
engagement.

Integrated studies supports 21st
Century Learning as students develop skills to be utilised in real world
situations.  

 
                                                           
Want:

What are effective methods for planning
and implementing into the classroom so learning is holistic and not obvious
clustering of content.

How are students with various needs
catered for?  Skilled and gifted included

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Lana Corby                                       Know:

Interpreted studies incorporates
projects based learning and has been known to improve students retention and
engagement.

Integrated studies supports 21st
Century Learning as students develop skills to be utilised in real world
situations.  

 
                                                           
Want:

What are effective methods for planning
and implementing into the classroom so learning is holistic and not obvious
clustering of content.

How are students with various needs
catered for?  Skilled and gifted included

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Know: I know that intergrated curriculums offer the opportunity to blend different learning  areas together which reflects real world learning.
Know: I know that intergrated curriculum strategies include research based and child based which provide meaningful learning.
Want: I want to know how effective intergrated curriculums are at combining learning areas that are relevant to students skill level.
Want: I want to know how does intergrated curriculums support diversity in learning.

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I Know:

Integrated studies give teachers the tools and techniques to manage an increasingly crowed curriculum. This is achieved by connecting content cross-curricularly; subsequently making strong linkages in learning, which create contextually relevant outcomes that are real-world orientated.

I Know:

Integrated studies can allow for seamless linkages in learning, which provide deeper insights into the curriculum; due to the ability to engage students in learning that nurtures and develops their higher-order thinking skills.

Want to know:

I would like to know how to practically apply an integrated curriculum in the classroom? Essentially I would like to have a deeper knowledge and understanding of how this is broken down and how I can apply this in my upcoming practicum and moving forwards as a teacher.

Want to know:

I want to know some benefits/limitations as identified by students, in relation to how effective they find this method. How it may positively/ negatively impact them and what are the best and most fluid ways I can deliver content to students in this manor to ensure they are benefiting the most, in a deep and meaningful way.

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Know) Integrated studies uses a cross-curricula approach to learning - for example - infusing numeracy and literacy into a long term art project, which may also have Information and Communications Technologies [ICT] components as well as information about Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders cultures and histories.

Know) In the 21st century, education has to change to fit what society expects of young Australian's to give them the best chance of success in an ever increasingly globalised world. Integrated studies are a reflected in this idea as a way of how to prepare children for the changes taking place in society and to become critical thinkers and life-long learners.

Want to know) How are integrated studies to be assessed? What is to be assessed? and does assessing these studies make it more difficult and time-consuming for the educator to measure a child's progression in each subject area.

Want to know) Will integrated studies totally revolutionise education and make the traditional structure redundant?

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Know: I know that integrated studies ensure teachers are able to cover all learning areas in an overwhelming curriculum.

Know: I know that an integrated studies allows students to obtain and apply multidisciplinary knowledge and skills to solve real world problems and situations.

Want to know: If integrated studies are the future in education, how are teachers able to ensure that the links created between discipline areas are valid and meaningful, while still maintaining the integrity of the core subject area?

Want to know: With an integrated studies approach, what is the future for specialist teachers in subject areas such as the arts, science, and the humanities? Are pre-service teachers prepared or provided with adequate and effective knowledge to be able to integrate all learning areas successfully, or is there still a need for specialist teachers in primary education?

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Integrated studies is a concept used within classrooms through the use of a cross-curricular approach, such as employing maths and literacy in a science lesson.

Know
Integrated studies is seen as beneficial as it promotes critical thinking for students, a skill that is recognised to be important to posses in the 21st century. It is also beneficial as there are beliefs of a crowded curriculum and by employing an integrated approach children aren't missing out on any content.

What
What are all the benefits of using an integrated approach and are there any negatives from it?

What
What approaches should I take to implement a successful integrated lesson to benefit students.

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I know that integrated studies combine's curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are connected.

I know that integrated studies promote collaboration and critical thinking as well as other key 21st-century skills.

Want I want to know if there are any disadvantages to using an integrated study approachI want to know how an integrated study approach addresses te needs of students with learning and or additional needs

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K) Integrated Studies involves the use of knowledge across disciplines in order to make sense of the wider world.
W) What creative ways can teachers ensure all required knowledge across disciplines is taught?

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Know
Integrated studies reflects 21st century education. It employs a cross-curricular methodology to create new ways of learning

Know
Integrated studies allows students to draw upon ideas from other disciplines and apply critical thinking to achieve new learning outcomes. It counters traditional rote learning and encourages students to engage in the learning process that is streamlined and adaptive.

Want

To effectively design integrated studies lesson plans that are engaging and dynamic.

To further my understanding of the benefits and limitations of integrated studies.

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I understand that integrated Studies involved teaching two or more subjects together combining different elements from each rather than focusing on one specific subject.

Know

I believe Integrated Studies is a good way to learn using an inquiry style of learning rather than rote style of learning. E.g. Children could learn times tables by memorizing them in order like the old days or by using an I-pad and on line game like 'Monkey maths' where they are integrating ICT, literacy, numeracy and critical thinking.

Want

I wonder if all subjects are best taught through integration or are some better to be taught as stand alone subjects and what evidence is there out there to support this?

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K) 1. Integrated studies supports all aspects of ones learning experience, not limited too but inclusive of how one learns, why one learns, and what one learns.
2. Integrated studies allows multiple subject outcomes to be addressed and assessed through a more engaging experience and lesson due to the program being more genuine.

W) 1. How can integrated studies be applied in a classroom to fit with sequence and scopes of pre-existing programs within in schools?
2. What is the best way to assess an integrated curriculum to ensure adequate data for reporting?

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K) I know that integrated studies support the use of a cross curricula approach to teaching and learning.
K) Intergrated Studies I believe was formerly SOSE (Studies Of Society and Environment) which I believe brings the
education practices of the children together to involve the greater world of such units of politics,
world events.

W) I would like to know how to successfully plan an integrated unit for lessons.
W) How to actively gain students interest for real world uses. For example, when going to the shops students need to utilise several skills to successfully shop. Literacy - read, Numeracy - Budget - Geography - knowing where things are and C&C - able to communicate to workers.

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K) Integrated studies is the ability to bring together (integrate) diverse topics to provide a deeper richer learning experience.  Often focussing on an authentic real world situation/topic. This supports student’s ability to see the relevance of learning and understand complex topics and their relationship to other topics and themselves.

K) Successful integrated studies support essential 21st century life skills such as creativity, adaptability, critical reasoning, and collaboration. Commonly the approach of project based enquiry methods are used working collaboratively producing more positive educational outcomes compared to traditional rote learning methods.

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W) Given the emphasis on collaborative learning, to successfully implement integrated studies, how can professionals cater for children with behavioral/learning issues that find it challenging to work with out the 'normal formal' structure and with others?

W) What methods can teachers use to keep up to date; given the fluid nature of 21st Century skills, society, financial restraints and teacher fatigue in order to successfully implement integration studies.

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Jackson Hood.                                      K) I know that integrated studies is the connection between two different learning disciplines in order to reach a deeper understanding                            K) That students can gain a better understanding through the various connections as it provides them with another meaningful way of viewing certain topics, which allows them to have a more memorable and lasting experience.                                              W) What are the benefits and limitations of an integrated approach to learning.                                              W) What are some of the key teaching strategies of integrated studies within the classroom and how are they best implemented.

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Jackson Hood.                                      K) I know that integrated studies is the connection between two different learning disciplines in order to reach a deeper understanding                            K) That students can gain a better understanding through the various connections as it provides them with another meaningful way of viewing certain topics, which allows them to have a more memorable and lasting experience.                                              W) What are the benefits and limitations of an integrated approach to learning.                                              W) What are some of the key teaching strategies of integrated studies within the classroom and how are they best implemented.

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K) I know that integrated studies support the use of a cross curricula approach to teaching and learning.
K) In addition, I understand that this can allow for authentic learning. This is because often in the real world students will often need to utilise multiple disciplines in conjunction with one another. For example when grocery shopping, students will need to utilise literacy and numeracy skills.

W) I would like to know of any disadvantages to utilising an integrated approach.
W) I would also like to know what disciplines can be integrated together in the classroom.

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KNOW:                                            ﻿﻿I know that Integrated Studies combines various units of the curriculum together, which allows students to view how numerous ideas are connected.  I know that Integrated Studies aids in 21st century learning, supporting students to gain appropriate skills that can be used in todays society.  WANT:                                       How do teachers effectively plan lessons that support integrated learning?                 Are there any disadvantages of implementing an integrated learning approach into a classroom? If so, what are they and how can they be overcome?

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KNOW:                                            ﻿﻿I know that Integrated Studies combines various units of the curriculum together, which allows students to view how numerous ideas are connected.  I know that Integrated Studies aids in 21st century learning, supporting students to gain appropriate skills that can be used in todays society.  WANT:                                       How do teachers effectively plan lessons that support integrated learning?                 Are there any disadvantages of implementing an integrated learning approach into a classroom? If so, what are they and how can they be overcome?

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Rhiannon Rose Cassar

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KNOW:                       ﻿﻿I know that Integrated Studies combines various units of the curriculum together, which allows students to view how numerous ideas are connected.I know that Integrated Studies aids in 21st century learning, supporting students to gain appropriate skills that can be used in todays society.WANT:How do teachers effectively plan lessons that support integrated learning?Are there any disadvantages of implementing an integrated learning approach into a classroom? If so, what are they and how can they be overcome?

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KNOW:                       ﻿﻿I know that Integrated Studies combines various units of the curriculum together, which allows students to view how numerous ideas are connected.I know that Integrated Studies aids in 21st century learning, supporting students to gain appropriate skills that can be used in todays society.WANT:How do teachers effectively plan lessons that support integrated learning?Are there any disadvantages of implementing an integrated learning approach into a classroom? If so, what are they and how can they be overcome?

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Integrated studies helps both educators and students make connections to real life by incorporating core disciplines with subject matter across the curriculum. Making these connections enables deeper learning processes and higher order thinking skills to develop.
Want to know;
1.What I'd like to know is how to successfully integrate content to enable learning not just instruction.
2. If each child is individual how do we help them to make the connections to extend their thinking and achieve deeper learning ensuring that the whole class is addressed not just a few.

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Know-Increased
ability to make decisions, think critically and creatively, and synthesize knowledge
beyond the disciplines and further increase motivation,enhanced ability to identify,
assess, and transfer significant information needed for solving novel problems.             What-What
strategies can a new graduate teacher use
with minimum experience to incorporate
integrated studies as part of teaching and learning? What evidence will point
out if the students are  benefiting from
integrated studies? 

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Know-Increased
ability to make decisions, think critically and creatively, and synthesize knowledge
beyond the disciplines and further increase motivation,enhanced ability to identify,
assess, and transfer significant information needed for solving novel problems.             What-What
strategies can a new graduate teacher use
with minimum experience to incorporate
integrated studies as part of teaching and learning? What evidence will point
out if the students are  benefiting from
integrated studies? 

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Vinita

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K-Know - Integrated Studies incorporates two or more disciplines, this concedes students to see how ideas are connected. Incorporating subjects produces deeper learning and a better understanding. 

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K-Know - Integrated Studies incorporates two or more disciplines, this concedes students to see how ideas are connected. Incorporating subjects produces deeper learning and a better understanding. 

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W-want - How does Integrated Studies fit together? What are the benefits of Integrated Studies?
Rochelle

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