CURRICULUM

INTEGRATION TO
PROMOTE STUDENT
OUTCOMES
Anna Underhill
Department of Education, Grand Canyon University
EAD-520: Strengthening Curricular Programs to Promote Continuous
School Improvement
Dr. Jeffrey Mehlenbacher
July 20, 2022
Objective

Acknowledge the benefits of unit planning

and understand how to integrate
curriculum through different content areas.
Curriculum Integration

Curriculum integration “engages students

as active learners who make the most of
the decisions about what they study”
(Brown, 2016, p. 123).
Why is it Important to Plan Units?

o Helps develop a high-quality plan that guides

instruction (2021)
o Gives students the idea of what will be
covered, why, and what’s expected of them
(2021)
o Helps develop the learning outcomes
Why is it Important to Plan Units?

o Ensures that units are aligned to standards

o Allows for better organization
o Promotes academic success through integration
of different design elements
o Provides a better opportunity for students to
reach learning outcomes
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Unit Plan Example (cont.)
How to Promote High Expectations and Align with
Academic Standards

o Carefully align lessons to standards and review what needs to

be covered
o Provides an overall outlook on what learning outcomes are
expected
o Allows for opportunity to add in different feedback techniques
o Expectations and outcomes have been set
o Provides a scope to determine what’s needed and what
preparations need to be prepared in advance
How to Incorporate Differentiated Instruction

o Scaffold
o Adjust lessons
o Modify assessments accordingly
o Provide leveled work based off ability
How to Incorporate Technology

o Utilize different online programs

o Google Suite, Google Classroom
o Kahoot, Quizziz, StudyStack, etc.
o Provide digital resources
o Incorporate projects with creativity
How to be Culturally Inclusive in Instruction

o Acknowledge all cultures

o Embrace differences
o Model acceptance
o Utilize teachable moments within lessons
o Promote individuality
o Capitalize on promoting acceptance and culture awareness in
curriculum
How to Live the School Mission and Vision

o Align units to the mission and vision of the school

o Reflect on how to continue to work towards mission and
vision
o Provide high quality teaching
o Embrace creativity and engage students in active learning
o Reflect and continue to grow
References

Brown, D.F. (2016). Curriculum integration. In S.B. Mertens, M. Caskey, & N. Flowers (Eds.),
The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education (2nd ed.) (pp. 122-125). Charlotte, NC:
Information Age Publishing.

Sacramento State College of Education. (n.d.). Lang Arts Of Mice of Men.

University of Buffalo. (2021, December 15). Unit planning. Office of Curriculum, Assessment
and Teaching Transformation - University at Buffalo. Retrieved July 21, 2022, from
https://www.buffalo.edu/catt/develop/build/unit-planning.html