INTEGRATED

THEMES
Lecture N0 28
General Methods of Teaching
TEN REASONS TO TEACH AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM.

 Unless you have 50 hours a day to teach, you

will never get it all in.
We can not teach the subjects to the students
in isolation. We do not have enough time to
teach the students a single subject. So we
have to integrate different subject.
 An integrated curriculum allows science and
social studies to frame your reading, writing
and math.
 The brain thrives on connections.
 Life is not divided into neat little
blocks of time called science, math,
reading, writing, social studies and
history.
We do not teach interpersonal skills in
schools. We need to re think our
approach. Because life is not divided
into little blocks of subjects.
 Problem solving skills soar when all of
our knowledge and higher level
thinking from all curriculum areas are
tapped.

 We do not know problem solving skill

because we do not practice it. It is the
need of every subject. Our problem
solving skills decrease with the passage
of time.
 School’s got it backwards. In real life you are
tested with a problem and then must scramble
for answers, but in traditional schools you are
given the answers and asked to …….. repeat
them.
 Real literature in real books provides an
authentic diving board into learning all
subjects. Award winning literature provides
models for problem solving, peer relationships,
character development, and skill building as
students are captivated by exciting adventures
with realistic characters who go through
problems very much like their own problems.
 Group interaction and team building inherent in
an integrated curriculum depend on using
various strengths and skills to create bridges to
understanding.

 Your standardized test scores will hit the top.

By inspiring students to think, to love learning,
and put their learning to work in authentic
ways, your kids will be equipped for whatever
curves they might be thrown….. on standardized
tests and in life.
 Students LOVE a integrated curriculum
and thrive on its challenges.

 This is the least important reason.

Children love integrated curriculum
because it provides the context for
learning.
DESIGNING AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM UNIT.

 Step 1. Identifying learning goals

 Step 2. Identifying Generative
theme
 Step 3. Decide on the Activities,
Diagrams and Timeline.
 Step 4. Assessment of the
integrated unit.
WHAT ARE GENERATIVE THEMES?

Generative themes

 Are the focal point of the integrated unit.

 Cut cross disciplines and may be addressed
from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
 Link with students interests.
 Lend themselves to student investigation and
projects.
 Link with community issues and needs.
THANK YOU