Why should educators/schools take on an integrated approach? by https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8 Amber Bates 100186311 en-us 2016-08-08 09:43:39 UTC 2025-11-18 00:05:45 UTC hello@padlet.com amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117699782  An integrated curriculum approach supports quality teaching and learning within Australian classrooms, as well as encouraging lifelong learning. ]]> 2016-08-08 09:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117699782 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117699795 Integrated curriculum relieves disconnection within learning.]]> 2016-08-08 09:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117699795 What is an integrated curriculum?  amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117699943 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). ]]> 2016-08-08 09:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117699943 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117700001 2016-08-08 09:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117700001 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117700349 (no author, n.d.)]]> 2016-08-08 10:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117700349 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117700662 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. ]]> 2016-08-08 10:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117700662 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701049 Supporters of an integrated curriculum strongly believe that individual students learn best when encountering ideas that are connected to one another (Eggen & Kauchak, 2010). ]]> 2016-08-08 10:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701049 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701075 An integrated curriculum encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences (Murdoch, 2003). ]]> 2016-08-08 10:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701075 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701304 (International School of Turin, 2016)]]> 2016-08-08 10:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701304 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701390 2016-08-08 10:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117701390 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117775824
  • authentic learning experiences 
  • critical thinking
  • collaboration
  • providing deeper understanding (Hargreaves & Moore, 2000).

    • ]]>     2016-08-09 08:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117775824     amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117776205 "all things are connected" (Eckman, 2000). ]]> 2016-08-09 08:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117776205 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117776298 2016-08-09 08:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117776298 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117777488 An integrated curriculum structures learning around:
    • key themes
    • ideas 
    • meaningful concepts 
    ]]>     2016-08-09 08:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117777488     amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117777726 Places emphasised focus upon:
    •  basic skills
    • content 
    • higher level thinking processes
    Which in turn:
    •  captivates
    • motivates
    • challenges learners 
    ]]>     2016-08-09 09:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117777726     amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117778335 An integrated curriculum offers more repetition of information than to teach subjects in isolation. ]]> 2016-08-09 09:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117778335 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117779430 (Drake & Burns, n.d.)]]> 2016-08-09 09:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117779430 amberkate95 https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117783176 2016-08-09 11:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amberkate95/qlbg7kbtwyx8/wish/117783176