This week we dived into the world of integration. We talked about three main models of integration. 1. The Interdisciplinary Model: incorporating what is going on in the different classes and try to match or just mention the same topics. 2. The Problem-Based Model: using problem solving skills. 3. The Theme-Based Model: using themes to plug in each subject. As a class we decided that we were planning problem-based integration in our lesson plans for the Halloween day October 31st, simply because the student were going to be using problem solving skills to make the different houses and to work with sequence of events.
In seminar we explored more about why and how we should use integration in our classrooms. The biggest take away that I got was the fact that integration should not only be a tool, but it should become apparent in all our lessons everyday. It should be seamless, smooth, and effortless. Although it takes practice and more planning on our part, the reward is great and the students in turn love to learn.
I look forward to planning lesson that have that smooth feel of integration. I think it is going to be fun to see what we can put into each lesson and see how we are covering several different concepts. In order for us to do this correctly we must know our standards front and back and that directly reflect NCTCS 3) teachers will know the content they teach, and also NCTCS 1) teachers demonstrate leadership, and NCTCS 4) teachers facilitate learning. If we are planning these well though out lessons we know the standards, we are being leaders in the way we present the material, and facilitator by presenting all this to our students.
Integration at first seems overwhelming so here is an article I found that has 5 quick tips to kickstart your future classroom and begin integrating day one!
http://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/05/5-tips-to-kickstart-your-classroom-technology-integration/
I'm glad we had the chance to talk about whether integration was a tool or not. I never thought about it in this way, but it was good to think about and realize that in some cases when we begin teaching, it will be a tool because we will constantly be trying to integrate. However, as we continue to teach and practice, it becomes natural and a smooth process.
ReplyDeleteI loved learning about the types of integration. I saw a lot of the The Interdisciplinary Model recently in school visits. I was amazed how regularly my education experience included integration of some sort!
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ReplyDeleteI loved how you discussed learning about integration!! It was great to learn about the types of integration. It is really important that we remember these different types of integration in our future classrooms. It is also important to remember that we can use this as a tool for our future classroom and that we have to use integration to get all our standards covered within the year!