Curriculum Integration: Art, Literature and Technology in Pre-Service Kindergarten Teacher Training

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to expose early childhood educators, college lecturers, pedagogical advisors, and kindergarten teachers to the exciting possibilities of the use of the integrative curriculum, which combines and integrates various subjects using new technologies, including various elements of Visual Culture. The program consists of college courses that combine the use of technology with artistic expression and children's literature. This educational program is being used in kindergartens during the pre-service kindergarten teacher training

Teachers’ perceptions, attitudes and beliefs regarding curriculum integration

“…With this approach, subjects are taught as unique entities which theoretically enables students to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of each discipline in the most effective way possible (Dehart & Cook, 1997). However, in favor of parsimony and consistent with previous authors (Dowden, 2007;Erlandson & McVittie, 2001;Toren, Maiselman, & Inbar, 2008) we also used the term "curriculum integration" to describe the range of terms encapsulating both subject-centered and student-centered integrative approaches (i.e., an emphasis on the conscious application of relevant personal and social perspectives coupled with the application of methodology and language from more than one discipline as the bases for the organization of curriculum).…”

An Evaluation Model of Preschool Teacher Talent Training Based on Big Data Technology

“…In 2010, the Chinese Ministry of Education introduced the "Excellent Teacher" training program as a new measure to enhance the quality of teacher training as a step to reform teacher education (Toren et al, 2008). In an August 2014 publication titled "Opinions on Implementing the Excellent Teacher Training Program," the Ministry of Education outlines a number of requirements for training "excellent teachers," with specifics tailored to meet the needs of elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as preschoolers.…”

Improving industrial production process using computer technology: An interdisciplinary curriculum

“…For such reason, interdisciplinary methodologies and their applications are gaining popularity these days. Some of the popular interdisciplinary areas are medicine and biology, biology and mechanics, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering [1], interdisciplinary collaborative learning [2,3], collaborative teaching and learning [4], curriculum integration on art and literature and technology [5], and etc. It shows that the interdisciplinary approach is increasingly common and the demands for the technicians with interdisciplinary education are coming from various sectors of the society [6].…”