EDU40007 Integrated Studies - Charlene Martens by Charlie Martens https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7 How to effectively plan and implement an integrated approach within the classroom. en-us 2018-07-17 03:27:54 UTC 2023-02-10 00:17:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png How teachers effectively plan and implement an integrated approach within their classroom? youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270371375 2018-07-17 03:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270371375 Why Integrate? youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466486 Integrative approaches support a more holistic view of learning through flexibility and planning . It allows students to develop more efficient and effective ways to process information which allows comprehension of the bigger picture. Meaning students are participating as global citizens (Education Queensland, 2000). 
Integrative studies provides life-long learning as students make sense of the world through real-world contexts for learning via a range of teaching methods or curriculum areas (Gilbert, R. & Hoepper, B. 2014) 
]]> 2018-07-18 01:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466486 How to Integrate youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466543 There are many ways to integrate as Fogarty (1991) outlines ten models of curriculum integration, one of which refers to the ‘Webbed’ approach, which creates a theme across all curriculum content and disciplines and strategically applies topics and ideas to appropriate concepts within each subject area (Gilbert, R. & Hoepper, B. 2014). Webbing is a systematic process for recording brainstorming. The process involves all the members of the integrated team (as pictured below).
The best way to implement an integrated approach is to 'engage with colleagues and improve practice, Standard 6.3' (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, 2017) by collaborating with school staff and other education providers and discuss ways to utilise each others skills and preferences as a team to broaden the learning for the children.
In order to  plan and implement an integrated approach to teaching, there needs to be an understanding of the curriculum framing questions (Intel Corporation. n.d) found here:
 ]]> 2018-07-18 01:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466543 Example of a teacher planning to integrate - 5E's youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466605 ENGAGE:  (Primary Connections, 2018) Teacher begins by gauging student interests at the current time applying project-based learning (Education Queensland. (2000)
EXPLORE: This starting point could be centered on student, school or community issues, ideas or experiences (Gilbert, R & Hoepper, B., 2014). 
EXPLAIN: The teacher would then present a conceptual theme such as: Living things’ which can be webbed to connect each discipline ie: Mathematics could involve students planting a seed connecting real world concepts and lessons within the planning model 'sequence' for integration Step One: 'tuning in' students ‘gathering responses and making simple inferences’ (ACMSP262) Step Two: 'finding out' about how the plant will grow, linking the content description ‘Statistics and Probability’ to Science Content Descriptors ‘Biological Sciences’ such as ‘Living things live in different places where their needs are met’ (ACSSU211) (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], v8.3, 2017).
Linking to the curriculum strands to ensure student outcomes, this conceptual theme can be delivered across all learning areas by creating links to ‘living things’ throughout each lesson targeting Step Three: 'Sorting out'. Arts could involve collecting natural resources to create an artwork which could also link to considering ideas and artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander artists (ACAVAM106) and English could involve using Information, Communication Technology to design the steps for planting seeds including images of their experiences (ACELY1664) (ACARA, 2017) which incorporates 21st Century learning.
ELABORATE: This lesson could also include another cross-curriculum priorities, as students are engaging in sustainable patterns of living through discussions about “what does a plant need to survive?” which connects Step Four: 'Going Further'. This also provides an opportunity to involve Humanities and Social Sciences through inquiry as a framework (Murdoch, K. 1998) and skills by creating discussions about “what events activities and places do I care about? Why?” (ACARA, 2017) Which leads to Step Five: 
'Making Connections' as students begin to finalise their learning of the unit content. ]]> 2018-07-18 01:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466605 youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466707 Assessing

EVALUATE: 
Assessment of learning, can be in the form of a test, or portfolios with samples from the students work throughout the unit (Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. 2015). These strategies can be used to grade students level of understanding on completion of the integrated unit. 
All assessment strategies and approaches incorporate processes based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence model and Blooms Taxonomy of cognitive processes (St Joseph’s Primary School Collingwood, n.d).
]]> 2018-07-18 01:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270466707 Where to find resources youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270475398 *Free Open-Source Curriculum Materials (New Visions for Public Schools 2018): https://curriculum.newvisions.org/
* Ten methodologies for integrating curriculum (Fogarty, 1991): http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/ed555/zone3/tenways.htm
*Designing and Implementing and Integrated Curriculum ( Clarke, T, n.d): http://www.great-ideas.org/clark.htm


]]> 2018-07-18 03:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270475398 Integration across multiple disciplines youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270476295 (Image 3, Association for supervision and Curriculum Development. 2004) ]]> 2018-07-18 03:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270476295 Student Reflection Assessment youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270476639
(Image 2, Edwards, G. 2015)]]> 2018-07-18 03:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270476639 Teacher Collaboration youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270482931 (Image 5, GRCHS Teacher Tech, 2005). ]]> 2018-07-18 04:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270482931 5 E's Educational Model youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270483478 (Image 4, Mathematics Educators. n.d) ]]> 2018-07-18 04:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/270483478 A system wide approach to Curriculum youthfulideas https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/271149134 (Image 1, Fogarty, 1991)]]> 2018-07-26 02:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/youthfulideas/m4xblodszim7/wish/271149134