The Power of Integration What is it, How it works and Why it’s important Barb Orwig Career Communications, inc. American Careers Educational Programs
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9. An integrated curriculum Allows science and social studies to frame reading, writing and math. © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
8. The brain thrives on connections. © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
7. Life is not divided into neat blocks of time called math, science, reading, writing, social studies and recess. © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
6. Problem solving skills soar when all our knowledge and higher level thinking from all curriculum areas are tapped. © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
5. Subject based teaching vs. Integrated teaching © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
4. Is teaching backwards? © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
3. Group interaction and team building inherent in an integrated curriculum uses strengths and skills to create bridges to understanding. © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
2. Standardized test scores will hit the top! © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
1. Students LOVE integrated learning because it’s challenging. © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
What does integration look like? Think about change… © copyright Career Communications, Inc W. 64th Street, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS
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