Factors to consider when integrating course contents and skills
- 2. Objective: . Describe the factors considered in integrating course contents and skills 01
- 3. Primary Factors Teacher’s Strengths and Weaknesses College and Community Resources Students’ Strengths and Interest Nature of the Course Assessments and Evaluations Course Learning Outcomes
- 4. Teacher’s Strengths and Weaknesses Students’ Strengths and Interests Students’ Strengths and Interests • You will have a fuller picture of the students by knowing not only areas of difficulty, but also areas where they excel. • Knowing their interests would let you know things that they like and willing to work. Chances are they will persevere much longer. Teacher’s Strengths and Weaknesses • Knowing your strengths and weaknesses gives you a better understanding of how you best operate. It helps increase your self-awareness. You would know in which area you excel and you need support during the process of integrating course contents and skills (collaboration stage). • This will help you in providing quality integrated activities that promote and enhance life-long learning skills. • There is a saying that “you cannot give what you do not have”. Once you identify your weakness(es), you can seek support from your colleagues who are good on that areas. Nature of the Course • It is essential to understand the nature or distinct feature of the course(s) that you wish to integrate. • Does the course put more emphasis on (1) learning different set skills or (2) learning concepts? Colleges and Community Resources • What are the materials and equipment are available on campus? • Who are the people who can support and enhance the learning experience? - These factors are important in order to provide a culturally and developmentally appropriate integrated course contents, skills and activities to students.
- 5. Course Learning Outcomes Assessments and Evaluations Assessment and Evaluations • Information being collected on all goals and curriculum areas • Information being recorded, analyzed, and utilized • Students being involved in the process • Sharing and transferring information Course Learning Outcomes • Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are central to your course’s curriculum. They articulate to students, faculty, and other stakeholders what students will achieve in each course and how their learning will be measured. • A CLO is a measurable, observable, and specific statement that clearly indicates what a student should know and be able to do as a result of learning.
- 6. Secondary Factors Scope and Sequence Support Services Common Knowledge and Skills Acquired from the Integrated Courses Team Planning Time Schedule – Length of the Lessons and Activities