According to James A.

Bean, “Curriculum integration

facilitates the pursuit of new knowledge and meaning by
transcending the disciplines of knowledge rather than
abandoning them.” Integration is the process of combining two
or more things to create a whole. When teaching a topic,
curriculum integration (CI) combines two or more subjects. It
integrates the subject concepts, subject content (the facts or
substantive knowledge), and subject competencies (or skills)
developed in a topic. Based on the content of the essential
organization, the design emphasizes the role of various entities
known as academic disciplines that are clearly defined in terms
of knowledge, skills, and values. For instances, the integration
of science and math. From measurements to calculations, math
is used in science in most areas. Integrated curriculum has a
variety of essential benefits. With holistic, authentic learning,
students are more likely to be engaged, which leads to more
adaptable and critical thinking.
three approaches to integration
and these are multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and
transdisciplinary .
Approach of Curriculum Integration include (a)
multidisciplinary integration, (b) interdisciplinary integration, and
(c) transdisciplinary integration. Each of these categories differs
in its organizing center and is influenced by a different
conception of how knowledge is best acquired. Anchored on
approaches to curriculum integration, there are methods that
are processed and devised for this purpose. The types of
curriculum integration are identified as departmentalized,
reinforcement, complementary or shared units, webbed, and
integrated themes.
Integration of new literacies in the curriculum has also
benefits. It provides a deeper understanding of content. It
encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences.
It provides connections among various curricular disciplines. It
accommodates a variety of learning styles, theories and
multiple intelligences.