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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Integrated Curriculum: Definition, Benefits & Examples (Online Video and Transcript)

Integrated Curriculum: Definition, Benefits & Examples provides a video and a transcript that summarizes the need, positive results, and examples of integrated curriculum. Here is the definition of integrated curriculum: "is described as one that connects different areas of study by cutting across subject-matter lines and emphasizing unifying concepts.  Integration focuses on making connections for students, allowing them to engage in relevant, meaningful activities that can be connected to real life."  The article listed the following benefits that occur in classrooms that use integrated curriculum. 

  • Students are connected and create more real world connections.
  • Students are more actively engaged.
  • Students are provided with opportunities to see classroom skills multiple times. 


1 comment:

  1. I believe that this concept is very important. Children will be able to how certain subjects can be applied to different parts of life then we are use to applying them.

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