Other Types of Integrated

Curriculum
There are different types of an integrated curriculum as mentioned by
ASCD (2004):
Connected - This happens when topics surrounding disciplines are
connected, which allows students to review and re-conceptualize ideas
within a discipline. However, it has its shortcomings because the
content focus still remains in one discipline.

Sequenced - This is observed when similar ideas are taught together,

although in different subjects, which facilitates learning across content
areas, but requires a lot of communication among teachers of different
disciplines.
Shared - This is when teachers use their planning to create an
integrated unit between two disciplines. Although in some ways, this
method of integration requires a lot of communication and
collaboration between two teachers.
A teacher presents the structure, format and standards in making
research while collaborating with the science teacher, who focuses on
the content area of research that is related to science

Webbed - This reflects when a teacher plans to base the subject areas
around a central theme that will tend students to see the connection
within different subjects.
 Doing Curriculum Integration in the
Classroom
Chhabra (2017) posited that integrating curriculum in the classroom
includes combining different subject areas and then, teaching them in
relation to a singular theme or an idea.
Innovative teachers and schools prefer integrating the curriculum in
their classrooms as it improves student achievement and leads to an
increase in student standardized scores.
Placing student achievement on top priority, an integrated
curriculum utilizes the mentioned three different approaches of
integration.
 Benefits of Integrated Curriculum Model
1. It focuses on basic skills, content, and higher-level thinking
2. It provides a deeper understanding of content.
3. It encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences
4. It provides connections among various curricular disciplines.
5. It accommodates a variety of learning styles, theories and multiple
intelligences
 New Literacy Integration in the K to 12
Curriculum
The new literacy can be integrated into the K to 12 curriculum
across subject areas as presented in the table below.
However, the integration of new literacy is not limited to the
identified disciplines, the given learning outcomes, suggested strategies
and assessment.
In fact, each learning area can integrate as many new literacies as
possible depending on the lesson, the nature of the subject and the
objectives or intended outcomes. New literacy integration can take
place in as many disciplines as possible.
 Integration of New Literacy in the K to 12
Curriculum
Literacy Output Area Outcome
Multicultural Araling Demonstrate respect for Role playing Rubric assessment result
and Global Panlipunan cultural diversity Brainstorming report
Literacy Brainstorming
Social Edukasyon sa Apply ethical and moral Case analysis Case report
Literacy Pagpapakatao standards on given issues
and cases Dilemma analysis Narratives
Media English Use media Communication Media-assisted E-portfolio Google clip
Literacy Filipino dissemination and instruction
transaction
Financial Math Solve problems in the Problem solving Scores in problem solving
Literacy context of business and drills and exercises
investment aspects
TLE Apply effective techniques Business Business plan and
in budgeting and income simulation and inventory
generating enterprise immersion
Digital/Cyber Computer Examine the computer Hands-on activity Computer Capstone
Literacy Subject virus that commonly
damages computer Experiential
networks and systems learning
Project-Based

Research Cite ways in resolving Exploratory method Research output

plagiarism issues and
determine research
protocols

Ecoliteracy Science Suggest ways on how to Protect-based Project Portfolio

protect nature and address
climate change Task-based Participation Log
Learning Reflection
journal

Arts and Creative MAPEH Create artworks and artistic Manipulative works Project design
Literacy designs using indigenous Arts studio
materials workshop method Crafts