Curriculum Integration for Teaching and Learning in Primary School

Opportunities for English, Mathematics, and Science Learning with Integrated Approach

Task One – Discussion of Curriculum Integration

Research and discuss the use of curriculum integration for teaching and learning in a Primary School. Consider the following to steer your research and critical thinking:

? What are the opportunities for English, Mathematics and Science learning when using an integrated approach?

? What are the advantages of using an integrated approach?

? What are the disadvantages of using an integrated approach?

Task Two –  English

Using the scenario chosen for part A and the template provided, identify two pieces of text that could be used to stimulate learning in reading and writing with children working at level 2 of the NZC that connect to your chosen scenario. The ‘texts’ should represent TWO different genre.   One piece of text must be an existing text (provide the text or a link to the resource).  One piece of text must be written by you. 

For EACH piece of text   

·           Name the genre

·           Describe the learning opportunities for children in relation to the texts

·           Make links to academic literature to support your discussion

Task Three –  Mathematics 

Using the scenario chosen for part A and the template provided, write ONE addition and ONE subtraction whole number problem suitable for children working at Stage 5 or 6 of the Numeracy Framework.

Solve EACH problem using two different numeracy strategies – show your mathematical thinking.

Describe THREE misconceptions children may have when solving addition and/or subtraction problems. Identify a teaching tool that could be used to address one of your misconceptions. Justify your choice. Use links to literature to support your discussion.

Task Four  –  ScienceChoose a resource such as a picture book, song, game, dance or drama activity to support the development of scientific understandings / skills in the scenario chosen for Part A for children working at level 2 of the NZC.

Using the template provided and the following questions to guide your discussion.

-          How does the chosen resource / approach support the development of the scientific understandings / skills in your chosen topic?

-          What questions would you ask to support the science learning while using this resource and why?

-          What would you expect children to say or do to demonstrate they understand the scientific concepts evident in your chosen topic? How would you assess what they have learnt?

Use links to academic literature to support your discussion.