2. Introduction and meaning:
Integrative learning is the process of making connections among
concepts and experiences so that information and skills can be applied to
novel and complex issues or challenges.
Integrated learning refers to instructional strategies that employ web-
based technologies in online or blended course.
To create rich and active learner-focused environments. A blended course
is one that combines online and face-to-face instruction.
Integration focuses on making connections for students, allowing them to
engage in relevant, meaningful activities that can be connected to real life.
Think about the idea of integration as either a multidisciplinary approach
or an interdisciplinary approach.
3. Cont………
integrated learning usually refers to a pedagogical design
that integrates a rich set of teaching, learning and technological
components. In particular:
Integration of different pedagogical strategies, including
individual, group and class work
Integration of direct teaching, presential learning activities
and distance work
Use of different technologies
Integration of theoretical and practical (e.g workplace)
knowledge.
4. WHY USE Integrated learning?
Integrated learning makes addressing curriculum
manageable by offering a means of addressing many subject
expectations in a meaningful way.
It contributes to a deeper understanding of topics and issues,
and the interrelationships inherent in complex, real-world
systems.
It provides opportunities to differentiate instruction.
The inclusion of multiple disciplines provides students with
the opportunity to engage their particular interests or abilities.
Integrated learning enables more authentic assessment.
6. How will integrated teaching and learning impact on
students?
It encourages students to see the interconnectedness and
interrelationships between the curriculum areas.
It is totally based in skill development around a particular
theme that is relevant to them in the class.
It provides opportunities to learn more about the content.
Students can develop deeper understanding of content
through a range of purposeful activities.
Students remain active learners who research, interpret,
communicate and process learning to both others and themselves.
Inquiry approaches allow them to construct meaning ful
learning,
They are grouped according to learning needs or cooperative
learning.
7. Cont……………..
Students are grouped according to their needs or cooperative
learning.
Students are able to use their prior experiences to construct
learning.
Effective integrated leaning provide opportunities for
experience-based learning.
Integrated units are child-centered, they provide opportunities
for cross-cultural sharing.
Opportunities for children to display competence are given
rather than relying on a written or oral test.
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Dept. of PG Studies in research and education, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585106
Dept. of PG Studies in research and education, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585106
Dept. of PG Studies in research and education, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585106
Dept. of PG Studies in research and education, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585106
Dept. of PG Studies in research and education, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585106