CPb: Inquiry Pedagogy through a Connected Curriculum [6]

Our understanding and knowledge support meaningful and purposeful connections. Connecting the curriculum learning areas does not come at the expense of explicit teaching of disciplinary knowledge within the learning areas (this does not mean teacher-directed instruction). Connecting learning areas through a context-driven lens ensures meaningful and purposeful learning experiences. Consider connecting concepts rather than contexts; a conceptual theme approach can support us with this (Fleck 2019).

 Ākonga think more deeply and critically when they can recognise connections between learning areas and transfer learning and the key competencies more readily. 

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