ERIC Number: EJ1174948
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Publication Date: 2018
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Curriculum Integration in Distance Learning at Primary and Secondary Educational Levels on the Example of eTwinning Projects
Gajek, Elzbieta
Education Sciences, v8 Article 1 2018
Curriculum integration is one of the concepts which has been discussed for years. Telecollaborative projects, which employ elements of distance learning, provide opportunities for putting the idea into practice. Analysis of eTwinning projects undertaken in Polish schools aims at demonstrating the integrative role of distance learning approaches and their contribution to integration of various themes in educational context. As the eTwinning framework is very flexible, allowing for teacher and students autonomy the projects may vary in the topics, age and number of participants, duration scope within curriculum etc. The study shows various levels and perspectives of curriculum integration which take place in eTwinning projects. It also discusses the role of distance learning at primary and secondary educational levels. The challenge is to transform international collaboration of selected schools an everyday practice for all learners and teachers.
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Partnerships in Education, Statistical Analysis, Student Projects, Program Evaluation, Electronic Learning, Content Analysis, Models, Mediation Theory, Teacher Role, Teacher Influence, Student Role, Technology Uses in Education, Global Education, Community Benefits, Communities of Practice, Cultural Awareness, International Educational Exchange, Educational Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Identifiers - Location: Poland
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