| Introduction The concept of integrating curriculum is nothing new. It’s been around, in fact, since the 1800s and was advocated by such well-known educational theorists as John Dewey and Meredith Smith (Beane 2, 5). It has gained recent attention, however and more and more educators think that it is the best way to teach. With many different and sometimes conflicting definitions and ideas about integrated curriculum, it can be hard to know how to approach it, or even what it is. We hope the following can help you find your way through the sometimes confusing concept of integrated curriculum. It provides information on what integrated curriculum is, why it is effective, existing examples, and how to begin a program in your own school or classroom. |