NDLI: Defining the Difference: Comparing Integrated and Traditional Single-Subject Lessons

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Author	Zhbava, Ksenia S. Rule, Audrey C. Montgomery, Sarah E. Nielsen, Lynn E.
Copyright Year	2010
Abstract	Early childhood curricula should be authentic and child-centered, however, many teachers still rely on direct instruction lessons. To better define how an integrated curriculum meets the needs of students, this study examined teacher talk and actions during instructional activities with first and second graders under two conditions: (1) subject-integrated social studies lessons of an integrated curriculum unit (experimental condition); and (2) single subject-focused mathematics lessons of a traditional separate subject curriculum (control condition). The mixed-methods study sought to define and compare characteristics of both curriculum approaches. Fourteen hours of observations were collected in each setting. In the integrated curriculum setting, the teacher was a facilitator of teamwork, offering choices, and giving praise; students made choices, decisions, and worked collaboratively. In the traditional setting, the teacher delivered direct instruction and controlled behavior; students followed directions, recalled knowledge, and worked individually. Less teacher energy was expended for behavior management in the integrated curriculum setting, indicating intrinsic motivation of students. Implementation of integrated curricula is recommended because of the student-centered focus that results in greater motivation, ownership, and teamwork, along with deeper knowledge connections. Because many factors hinder implementation, teachers need support when first teaching with this approach.
Starting Page	251
Ending Page	258
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10823301
Journal	Early Childhood Education Journal
Volume Number	38
Issue Number	4
e-ISSN	15731707
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2010-07-10
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Integrated curriculum Arts-integration Social studies Curriculum comparison Early childhood education Mixed methods research Preservice teachers Sociology Education (general) Sociology of Education Learning & Instruction
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Developmental and Educational Psychology

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