This research is about the reconsideration of integrated curriculum based on the thematic unit approach in the kindergarten in the Cung Ang University. Researcher interview with Vice-director, teacher, substitute teacher, student teacher, and parents ...
This research is about the reconsideration of integrated curriculum based on the thematic unit approach in the kindergarten in the Cung Ang University. Researcher interview with Vice-director, teacher, substitute teacher, student teacher, and parents to collect data and analyzed to find meaningful results.<br/>
Integrated curriculum with thematic unit is not typical theory model, but the implementation movement of instruction for effective teaching and learning in the kindergarten.<br/>
With integration, subject areas are meaningful and natural. The thematic unit is integrated with a variety of subjects. The teachers find on a subject and provide activities that are creative and interesting around the topic. Moreover, it would be roots movement to improve the quality of teaching skills which focus on thematic unit children discussed and select with teacher to develop programs.<br/>
Integrated curriculum seeks to have particular characteristics. Teachers need to listen what children are talking and share a joy with them in classroom. These activities may be fun for children. Children who are invited to participate and collaborate to this approach<br/>
select the topic to develop thematic unit and foster the development of important concepts and skills. Additionally, there are still several barriers to overcome to succeed this integrated activity. First, we need to develop the successive programs from early childhood education to elementary education.<br/>
Second, we need to be investing most of time in thoughtful topics and themes and a budget more to implement curriculum. An integrated curriculum requires a fully committed administrators and teachers and parents who value and understand and support approach.<br/>
Finally, we need to allow ourselves time for continuous reflection and challenging to implement and develop meaningful integrated curriculum.