When subjects are taught in an integrated or combined approach, we double the chances for students to be engaged in a lesson. Some students would not be interested in adding random numbers together or doing rote calculations, but they can be motivated and excited to add numbers together to figure out how much money they earned or saved to buy the new video game they want! By incorporating real-world situations into lessons through integration, we have created an effective motivational tool.
Combining subjects into single lessons allows us to work together with our fellow educators and motivate our students. This integrated planning approach can save us preparation time, as by combining subjects, we are now combing time spent on two lessons into one. Most importantly, integrating subjects allows us as teachers to skillfully heightened student engagement and learning by incorporating real world experiences and areas of student interest into interdisciplinary lessons!
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