The best learning occurs when the mind sees relationships and patterns: an integrated curriculum provides meaningful connections between subjects and ideas.
An integrated curriculum helps deal with the fact that teachers have too much to teach.
The arts enhance learning by giving opportunities for creative problem-solving and a tool for human understanding.
Humans have multiple intelligences that can best be addressed with an integrated approach.
Thematic units should work toward long-range learner goals.
AND . . . . . PRODUCT IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS PROCESS!
The best learning occurs when the mind sees relationships and patterns: an integrated curriculum provides meaningful connections between subjects and ideas.