EDU40007 Assignment 1 by https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9 How do you effectively assess students when using the integration approach? en-us 2017-11-28 11:17:08 UTC 2023-07-16 12:31:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png What is the Integration Approach? gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211171483 The Integrated approach to teaching combines different areas of the curriculum into one. 
This method allows teachers to combine studies of two or more subject areas into lessons (Pigdon and Woolley, 1992). Giving students a sense of integration in all areas of education and at times a better understanding of what they are being taught. 

Furthermore, integrated teaching and learning has its advantages and disadvantages like all teaching methods. One of the most important aspects of this method is making sure lessons are planned and organised so that all students are able to learn and therefore be assessed fairly.]]> 2017-11-28 20:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211171483 Advantages gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211172026 Using integrated teaching in the classroom has a number of benefits to the outcome of students learning and overall education. 

Here are some of the benefits of this approach:
  • Increased understanding of what is being taught
  • Students are more likely to pay attention and remain engaged 
  • Development of cooperative learning
  • Increased motivation
  • Enhanced ability to identify, assess and transfer information   to solve problems
  • Development of creativity and knowledge 
       (Edutopia, 2008).
]]> 2017-11-28 21:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211172026 Disadvantages gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211172088 Although there are various advantages to using integrated teaching and learning, there are also disadvantages to the approach. 

  • Too much information can be given to students, which can overwhelm them 
  • Lessons may not be as student led compared to using other teaching methods 
  • Learning styles may be over looked , due to the focus on more than one subject 
  • Assessing students can be more difficult 
       (Nebraska Departments of   
        Education, 2001). 
]]> 2017-11-28 21:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211172088 Why is it Important to Include all Learning Styles for Better Assessment? gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211172176 When using the integration approach in teaching it is vital to cover all learning styles. This ensures that all students are able learn and build their knowledge on the specific areas being taught. 
In addition, incorporating all learning styles will also allow for fair assessment. 

Assessment in any form can be difficult for students and for the teachers to plan. Especially with an integrated classroom, where the curriculum is intertwined (e.g. incorporating maths and science into one).
Therefore, teachers need to look at what their students learning styles are, whether they be; visual or verbal (ASCD, 1997). 
When students have access to enriching activities that they can learn from, that is when they are able to learn and consume a vast amount of knowledge.  ]]> 2017-11-28 21:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/211172176 How do you effectively assess students when using the integration approach? (Gauci, 2017). gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212130691 2017-12-01 02:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212130691 Effective Assessment gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212480959 Assessment is rarely a students favourite part about their schooling, but it allows teachers to track their students progress in specific areas. 
For teachers, assessment planning for any subject can be an extensive process, but how do teachers effectively assess their students when using the integration approach?

Firstly, there needs to be a balance of ongoing, formative and summative assessments. These assessments are important when using any teaching and learning method, but in particular integrated studies. 
The Professional Development Services for Teachers (2017), suggests that effective assessment for integrated learning and teaching  is giving students a variety of assessments. Including oral presentations, collaborative assignments and use of media. 
A range of different assessments that cover all learning styles, as well as ongoing assessment, where teachers observe and take notes is the key to effective assessment when using the integration approach (The Professional Development Services for Teachers, 2017). ]]> 2017-12-02 06:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212480959 gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212481738 Figure 1. Integrated Studies.
(Edutopia, 2010). ]]> 2017-12-02 07:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212481738 gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212481819 Figure 2. Integration Services.
(The University of Adelaide, 2017).]]> 2017-12-02 07:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212481819 gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482082 Figure 3. The Different Learning Styles.
(Integrated Learning Strategies, 2016).]]> 2017-12-02 07:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482082 gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482237 Figure 6 . The Different Learning Styles.
(Integrated Learning Strategies, 2016).]]> 2017-12-02 07:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482237 gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482430 Figure 5. Validity of Assessments.
(Krishblog, 2017). ]]> 2017-12-02 07:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482430 gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482708 Figure 4. Bachelor of Integrated Studies.
(Weber State University, 2017).]]> 2017-12-02 07:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212482708 Before learning how to effectively assess students when using integrated learning and teaching it is important to understand key factors about this method. gorgirae https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212552635 2017-12-02 23:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gorgirae/ybiy2a1uf4g9/wish/212552635