21st Century Strands & Strategies
Chapter: Strands & Strategies: Deep Dive
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Interdisciplinary Integration
Interdisciplinary Integration is the organization of curriculum around common learning
across the disciplines. Interdisciplinary integration is the practice of connecting several
disciplines to one problem, issue, or theme from life. Interdisciplinary integration involves
relating whole to part, part to whole, and part to part (Meeth, L. R. December 3, 2012).
Interdisciplinary Integration sometimes referred to as "Integrated Studies" combines
curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are
connected. Teaching in such a contextual manner promotes collaboration, critical
thinking, and knowledge retention.
Watch the video to learn about the benefits of an integrated studies approach for
student success. Research shows that combining academic subjects produces deeper
learning and a better understanding of the interrelationships between them. Click the
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