Integrating language arts across content areas for upper-elementary students
Abstract
Because each core subject has an important role in the academic development of upper-elementary students, it is reasonable to believe that the subjects should work together within a cohesive system. Thus, the purpose of this study is to evaluate why and how language arts and other subjects should be integrated, allowing for students' content knowledge across subjects to have new platforms to work together and be displayed. While maintaining the belief that all students are unique and learn through a variety of experiences, integration-based approaches to curriculum design and instructional methods are necessary to meet to academic needs of all students.