A strong foundation in science, math, and technology doesn’t just come from classes that go by those names. The origins, influence, and significance of SMT reach throughout the curriculum just as they do throughout modern society. First of all, math, science and technology frequently overlap, and this should be reflected in the way these courses are taught. Furthermore, for most students, the experience in science, math, and technology courses will be enhanced if the material is also encountered through the lens of history, literature, ethics, and civics and vice versa. To make this happen, teachers should be equipped to help students develop a breadth of knowledge that is coherent across disciplines. Of course, strong SMT programs must not come at the expense of other programs; instead, they should be mutually enriching.
Ensure that your district’s SMT effort reaches across the curriculum by starting to integrate courses in science, math, and technology with each other and then reach out to other disciplines. All teachers and students will benefit.
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What are the benefits of integrating science, mathematics, and technology education with each other?
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How can teaching math and science improve skills in other disciplines?
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How can we begin to work towards an integrated curriculum?
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What have other districts done to integrate their curricula?
What are the benefits of integrating science, mathematics, and technology education with each other?
How can teaching math and science improve skills in other disciplines?
How can we begin to work towards an integrated curriculum?
What have other districts done to integrate their curricula?