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Understanding Curriculum Integration

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What does the term 'curriculum' encompass?

Academics, arts, physical education, extracurricular activities, and support services and programs (correct)

Physical education only

Only academics

Arts and extracurricular activities only

How is curriculum defined by the RI Department of Education?

As a flexible approach to teaching and learning

As a standards-based sequence of planned experiences for academic learning (correct)

As an optional guide for educators

As a rigid set of rules

According to the University of Delaware, what is curriculum likened to?

A playground

A library

A floor plan or blueprint for what is going to be taught/learned/experienced (correct)

A laboratory

What does an integrated curriculum allow children to do?

Transfer their learning to other settings Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by an integrated curriculum?

Learning that is synthesized across traditional subject areas Signup and view all the answers

What does research suggest about an integrated approach to learning?

It is brain compatible Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning does the brain learn best in, according to Jensen (1996)?

Real-life, immersion-style multi-path learning Signup and view all the answers

According to Bredekamp (1992), how are skills taught in an integrated curriculum?

As needed to accomplish projects Signup and view all the answers

What is reflective of developmentally appropriate practice in an integrated curriculum?

Integrating the curriculum based on children’s interests and suggestions Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to planning an integrated child-centered curriculum, according to Schwartz & Pollishuke (1991)?

Balance among large group, small group, and individual activities Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered during planning in curriculum integration?

The children’s strengths and interests Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in Step 3 of Curriculum Integration?

Activities and Assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum integration focuses on providing a deeper understanding of content?

Interdisciplinary Integration Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does curriculum integration provide according to the text?

It encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences Signup and view all the answers

What method of curriculum integration involves learning centers/parallel disciplines?

Learning Centers/Parallel Disciplines Signup and view all the answers

Which is a characteristic of an integrated program according to the text?

Activities that are both teacher-initiated and directed and child-initiated and directed Signup and view all the answers