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Figure 1: Integrated Learning (Learning for a Sustainable Future, 2017). 

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Figure 1: Integrated Learning (Learning for a Sustainable Future, 2017). 

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The Australian Curriculum, based on the goals set out in the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians and the Shape of the Australian Curriculum document, proposes general capabilities for learning that encompass behaviours, skills, knowledge and dispositions will assist young Australians to successfully interact and contribute to society in the twenty first century (Gilbert & Hoepper, 2014; Westwell, n.d.).  Hanlon (2004) suggests that by developing social, emotional and cognitive general capabilities proposed by the Australian Curriculum students will become successful learners as they:

Collect analyse and organise information

Communicate ideas and information

Plan and organise activities

Work with others

Use mathematical ideas and techniques

Solve problems

Use technology

(Bolstad et al., 2012; Gordon, 2014).

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How integrated learning and the Australian curriculum outcomes are linked

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How integrated learning and the Australian curriculum outcomes are linked

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Integrated learning allows students to see how knowledge, ideas and concepts of different educational domains or disciplines are connected. Integrated learning promotes skills in collaboration, critical thinking resulting in deeper knowledge (Brady, 2014; Gilbert & Hoepper, 2014).

Integrated lessons compliment student-focused teaching strategies to facilitate active learning and development especially if the experiences are personal, relevant and meaningful (Brady, 2014).

Integrated learning is a child-centred, more relevant and meaningful way of developing understanding across a range of social, cultural, economic and political contexts (Brady, 2014).

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What are the General Capabilities of the Australian Curriculum?

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What are the General Capabilities of the Australian Curriculum?

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How does the Australian Curriculum support integrateed learning?

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How does the Australian Curriculum support integrateed learning?

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Figure 4: Multiple Intelligences - Different Ways of Knowing (Questgarden, 2017).

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Figure 4: Multiple Intelligences - Different Ways of Knowing (Questgarden, 2017).

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Active involvement by students in constructing their knowledge is essential to effective teaching and learning (Murdoch, 1998).

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Figure 3: Stages of Inquiry (ABA Resources, 2015)

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Figure 3: Stages of Inquiry (ABA Resources, 2015)

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Integrated Studies therefore, can offer a holistic approach to learning which encompasses the knowledge, general capabilities and cross curricular requirements  set out in the Australian Curriculum by fulfilling the following dimensions:

Allows for reflection

Challenges thinking

facilitates individual contexts, needs and learning styles

enables collaborative learning

ensures transfer of knowledge

provides a broader understanding of concepts and

makes learning meaningful and relevant

(Murdoch, 1998; Bolstad et al., 2012; Churchill et al., 2012; Gilbert & Hoepper, 2014; ).

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General capabilities facilitate students with opportunities that provide depth and richness to their learning of the curriculum content through a continuum that develops knowledge and skills for twenty-first century living and working (Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2017; Bolstad, Gilbert, McDowell, Bull, Boyd & Hopkins, 2012).

There are seven general capabilities:

Literacy

Numeracy

Information and communication technology (ICT) capability

Critical and creative thinking

Personal and social capability

Ethical Behaviour

Intercultural understanding

(ACARA, 2017)

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Learning is directed through activities that  address a range of student learning styles, abilities and interests

Differentiating learning experiences allows students to use their different ways of knowing (Multiple Intelligences) to develop essential skills and knowledge.  (Churchill et al., 2012)

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Learning is directed by questions, problems, or challenges that motivate and engage students (Churchill et al., 2012).

Using an inquiry approach allows students to consolidate their knowledge and experiences as they actively investigate fundamental principles and concepts (Murdoch, 1998).

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What teaching strategies support integrated learning?

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What teaching strategies support integrated learning?

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The Australian Curriculum aims to ensure successful learning based on a developmental sequence that assists all invested parties in understanding what is expected of young people to become active, confident and informed citizens as they develop disciplinary knowledge, general capabilities and cross-curricular priorities. (ACARA, 2017).

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Figure 2: General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum, (ACARA, 2017)

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Figure 2: General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum, (ACARA, 2017)