Paladan, Mary Joy M. Bsed Soc2c - Ss104a

MODULE IN SS 104 A
INTEGRATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINE

IN BASIC EDUCATION
MODULE NO.1
Curriculum Integration
MARY JOY M. PALADAN

BSEd- SOC 2C
Submitted to:
Hiedi Beth S. Gonzales

Instructor I
PRE-TEST
1. In your own understanding what do you mean by integrated curriculum?
On my own opinion, integrated curriculum from the world itself “integrated” means
to join or combined with other groups or organization related to studies of the students.
Integrated curriculum is like incorporating new learning strategies to old learning strategies
in order to learn more knowledge.
2. Why does integrated curriculum important?
It is important to students to learn more things and excel on things that they were not
learned before. By this curriculum, students may know what things they want in their future
by the learning strategies taught by integrated curriculum.
Learning Task 1.1
Write below two definition of an integrated curriculum. (5 points each)
An integrated curriculum is described as one that connects different areas of study by cutting
across subject-matter lines and emphasizing unifying concepts.
An integrated curriculum is an educational approach that cuts across and draws multiple
areas for learning and instruction. Its purpose is to realistically link various disciplines into
the study and exploration of certain aspects of the world (Beane, 1992)
Task 1.2
Write inside the chart how each of the following learning theories supports curriculum
integration. (5 points each)
1. Experiential Learning Kolb's learning theory (1974) sets out four

distinct learning styles, which are based on a
four-stage learning cycle: (1) having a
concrete experience (2) observation of and
reflection on that experience (3) formation of
abstract concept, (4) to test a hypothesis in
future situations, resulting in new
experiences. Kolb explains that different
people naturally prefer a certain single
different learning style.
2. Multiple Intelligences Gardner‟s theory suggests that traditional
psychometric views of intelligence are too
limited. Gardner‟s proposed book Frames of
Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences,
where he suggested that all people have
different kinds of "intelligences." In order to
capture the full range of abilities and talents
that people possess, Gardner theories that
people do not have just an intellectual
capacity, but have many kinds of intelligence,
including musical, interpersonal, spatial-
visual, and linguistic intelligences.
3. Constructivism Constructivism is basically a theory -- based
on observation and scientific study -- about
how people learn. It says that people
construct their own understanding and
knowledge of the world, through
experiencing things and reflecting on those
experiences. Constructivist like John Dewey
(1938), Jean Piaget (1960), and Lev Vygotsky
(1934) maintain that children learn by
actually constructing meaning from their
simultaneously embedded experiences.
Teaching in a constructivist mode has a
slower pace, uses varied strategies and
resource materials, and provides
opportunities for the new creation of new
ideas.
Task 1.3
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
Level 1 The teachers plan and arrange the subject through a specific scope
and sequence which uses a topic outline format.
Level 2 The theme is one discipline are not necessary planned to correspond
with the themes in another.
level 3 The class is studying two or more core learning areas or subjects
around a common theme. It is the Multidisciplinary level of
integration.
Teaching different subjects collaborate on a common theme and its
content. The integrated thematic approach, the highest level of
Level 4 integration.
Level 5 The boundaries between or among disciplines are totally dissolved.
Thus, the common theme is used in building bridges across
disciplines or subjects. This is the integrated thematic approach, the
highest level of integration.
Learning Task 1.4
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
1. Linguistic Intelligence Deals with sensitivity to the spoken and written
language, ability to learn languages, and capacity to use
language to accomplish certain goals.
2. Logical Intelligence Refers to the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry
out mathematical operations, and investigate issues
scientifically.
3. Spatial Intelligence Spatial intelligence features the potential to recognize
and manipulate the patterns of wide space.
4. Bodily-Kinesthetic Potential of using one„s whole body or parts of the body
Intelligence (like the hand or the mouth) to solve problems or to
fashion products.
5. Musical Intelligence Have strong appreciation for music and are often good at
musical composition and performance.
6. Interpersonal Intelligence Capacity to understand the intentions, motivations, and
desires of other people and consequently to work
effectively with others.
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence Capacity to understand one, to have an effective working
model of oneself-including owns desires, fears, and
capacities.
8. . Natural Intelligence Involves expertise in the recognition and classification of
the numerous species—the flora and fauna—of his or her
environment.
9. Existentialist Intelligence Ability to see humankind in relation to the big picture of
all existence.
Evaluation: Answer the following questions briefly.
1. What is an integrated curriculum and explain the significance of curriculum

integration in planning? (10 points)
An integrated curriculum aims to connect the theory learned in the classroom,

with practical, real-life knowledge and experiences. Thus, it is a way of
planning or exploring of learner‟s life on their interested goals in the future.
2. How does an integrated curriculum differ from the un-disciplinary curriculum of
regular courses? (10 points)
Creating an integrated curriculum means that teachers are charged with

having to create challenging, fun, meaningful tasks that help students connect
to information compared to un-disciplinary curriculum, learners need to
tackles lesson one by one.
3. What is integration? (5 points)
Integration means the act of process of uniting different things. Also, it is an act or
instance of combining into an integral whole.
4. How does curriculum integration improve basic education? (10 points)
The benefit of an integrated curriculum to basic education is the ability for students to
see skills multiple times. Instead of teaching comprehension strategies in just reading,
teaching those strategies across multiple disciplines can give students an opportunity to see
and implement it more often. The repetition of the skills being taught creates a higher level
of understanding and retention of information for students in the classroom.
5. What are the theories supporting curriculum integration? Explain each one. (5 points
each)
David Kolb‟s Experiential learning states that learning involves the acquisition of abstract
concepts that can be applied flexibly in a range of situations. In Kolb„s theory, the impetus
for the development of new concepts is provided by new experiences. Second, Gadner‟s
multiple intelligence theory states that Gardner theories that people do not have just an
intellectual capacity, but have many kinds of intelligence, including musical, interpersonal,
spatial-visual, and linguistic intelligences. Lastly, the basic theory of constructivism states
that development and learning occur through constructive process and that knowledge is
constructed from experience.

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MODULE IN SS 104 A

INTEGRATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINE

MARY JOY M. PALADAN

Hiedi Beth S. Gonzales

1. In your own understanding what do you mean by integrated curriculum?

2. Why does integrated curriculum important?

Learning Task 1.1

Write below two definition of an integrated curriculum. (5 points each)

1. Experiential Learning Kolb's learning theory (1974) sets out four

Evaluation: Answer the following questions briefly.

1. What is an integrated curriculum and explain the significance of curriculum

An integrated curriculum aims to connect the theory learned in the classroom,

Creating an integrated curriculum means that teachers are charged with

3. What is integration? (5 points)

4. How does curriculum integration improve basic education? (10 points)

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