Integrated Curriculum in SBE Context - Version 1
MAIN TOPIC 3 - OER HOTLINKS
Introduction
This main topic talks about the information of Open Educational Resources (OER) what is it and how to use it. OER is provided freely, and users can download and keep it for as long as they would like. Moreover, the users can edit contents while also adding new contents to the existing OER and share the contents that are edited.
Furthermore, the Open Educational Resources (OER) has become an important aid in the development of teaching and learning in present. It seen from using technology as teaching materials in schools. So, this helps to reduce the learning that is not thorough because of the insufficient teachers in schools.
Lastly, this main topic collects some of the good related of OER links that will helps the users to find more information about OER.
SUB-TOPIC 1: ABOUT OER
Website
The University of Iowa - Open Educational Resources (OER)
What are OERs - Who is using OER? - What are some common features and problems?
What are some Open Educational Resources Platforms?
URL: http://teach.its.uiowa.edu/initiatives/etextbook-digital-content/open-educational-resources-oer
T&L Portal at UCL: London's Global University - Open educational resources
Why use OER? - How to create OER - Where to find OER
URL: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-learning/technology/oer
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-learning/technology/oer/how-to-create-OER
SUB-TOPIC 2: RELATED OER SITES
Website
ConnectEd:
The California Center for College and Career is dedicated to advancing practice, policy, and research aimed at helping young people prepare for both college and career through Linked Learning — a high school improvement approach. ConnectEd partners with communities to transform education through Linked Learning, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, graduate ready for college, career, and life.ConnectEd is developing curriculum, as well as collaborating with others, to provide high-quality integrated instruction for various industry themes. View sample course sequences for specific pathways and review course descriptions for units already developed:
URL: http://www.connectedcalifornia.org/curriculum - http://www.connectedcalifornia.org/
LANGUAGES WITHOUT LIMITS
This is a not-for-profit website which aims to support language teachers in their efforts to make effective
provision for learners of all abilities. It takes as its starting point the conviction that second language learning
is a gateway to significant personal benefits, that everyone can benefit, and that no-one should be excluded. Foreign language learning has a major contribution to make to the wider curriculum of all pupils, but especially for those with physical or learning difficulties for whom the subject may be their only window on the world. COPYRIGHT: The materials on this website may be copied, downloaded, printed and used for non-
commercial purposes in a teaching or training environment.
URL: http://www.languageswithoutlimits.co.uk/
Virginia tech: Franzie L. Loepp: Models of Curriculum Integration
This journal presents the integrated curriculum defined, research supporting Curriculum Integration. Moreover, the implications of implementing Integrated Curriculum are discussed in this journal.
URL: https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JOTS/Summer-Fall-1999/Loepp.html
ASCD: Social Networking for Platform for Educators: Susan M. Drake: Integrated Curriculum
This book concerned with improving student achievement are seeking ways to create rigorous, relevant, and engaging curriculum. Integrated Curriculum is the plan to use to solve and create achievement of studying. Moreover, this book presents the definition, types and process of integrated curriculum.
URL: http://www.ascd.org/publications/curriculum-handbook/425/chapters/Overview.aspx
PDF/EBook
Government of Alberta: Alberta Education: Primary Programs Framework for Teaching and Learning (Kindergarten to Grade 3)
This website indicates the Primary Programs Framework for Teaching and Learning by using curriculum integration. Moreover, this website presents key requirements of successful Curriculum Integration and planning for an Integrated Curriculum.
URL: https://education.alberta.ca/media/656618/curr.pdf
