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Teachers' Perspectives: Factors That Impact Implementation of Integrated Curriculum in K-3 Classrooms

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Author	Fu, Yao Sibert, Susan
Spatial Coverage	Ohio
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to uncover the factors that may influence K-3 in-service teachers' implementation of integrated curriculum (IC). To provide a consistent research base, the broad definition of IC and Jacob's model were adopted to clarify the controversial concept of IC. Survey data were collected from forty-two teachers from ten school districts in Ohio. Results showed that most teachers implemented IC on a regular basis; however, they preferred to use less integrated forms of the curriculum. In addition, the study revealed that though teachers overwhelmingly believed in the effectiveness of IC and their own knowledge and skills on IC, their agreement levels about other factors that might affect IC implementation varied. Teachers' planning time and compatible working hours with their colleagues were identified as the significant predictors affecting teachers' frequency of using IC. Community support, colleague support and teachers' knowledge and skills of implementing IC were found to moderately influence the form of IC most frequently adopted by those K-3 teachers. Educational implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.
Related Links	https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1125148.pdf
Ending Page	186
Starting Page	169
ISSN	1694609X
Journal	International Journal of Instruction
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	10
Language	English
Publisher Date	2017-01-01
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Teacher Attitudes Elementary School Teachers Curriculum Implementation Integrated Curriculum Primary Education Elementary School Curriculum Influences Teacher Surveys Teacher Characteristics Statistical Analysis Elementary Education Early Childhood Education
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education

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