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A Literature Review of Science and Mathematics Integration
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A review of the literature on integrated curricula can be found in this paper, which concludes with a call to action for members of the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSA).Abstract:
Integrated curricula has gained a great deal of acceptance among educators. Many educators provide testimonials about the effectiveness of units they teach, and many professional organizations stress integration across the curriculum. However, few empirical studies exist to support the notion that an integrated curriculum is any better than a well-designed traditional curriculum. Some educators question integration across the curriculum, because in the effort to integrate topics, science and mathematics content becomes superficial and trivial. This paper presents a review of the literature on integrated curricula. It concludes with a call to action for members of School Science and Mathematics Association.read more
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Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects.
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Integrated STEM Education: A Systematic Review of Instructional Practices in Secondary Education
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TL;DR: In this article, a well-defined framework for instructional practices in integrated STEM in secondary education is provided, based on the results of a systematic review of existing literature, which contains five key principles: integration of STEM content, problem-centered learning, inquiry-based learning, designbased learning and cooperative learning.
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Curriculum Integration and The Disciplines of Knowledge
TL;DR: Curriculum integration is not simply an organizational device requiring cosmetic changes or realignments in lesson plans across various subject areas, but a way of thinking about what schools are for, about the sources of curriculum, and about the uses of knowledge as discussed by the authors.