Integrated Studies

Integrated Studies at Glenroy West Primary School

At Glenroy West Primary School, students from Prep to Year 6 engage in Integrated Studies units that align with the Health, Humanities, and Technologies components of the Victorian Curriculum. These units are designed to deepen students’ understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them through meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

 

Hands-On Learning Experiences
To enrich their learning, students participate in a range of incursions and excursions tailored to the Integrated Studies units. These experiences connect classroom learning to the real world, helping students apply their knowledge and skills in authentic contexts.

 

Developing Skills for the Future
Our Integrated Studies program supports Glenroy West’s mission to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and character traits they need to thrive. Students develop as:

  • Critical and creative thinkers who solve problems and innovate.
  • Resilient and empathetic citizens committed to making a positive difference to others, the environment, and the world.

Purposeful Planning and Assessment
Teachers plan Integrated Studies units using Jay McTighe’s Understanding by Design framework, which emphasises deep learning and understanding over simple recall. This approach ensures that every unit is carefully designed, assessed, and delivered to maximise student engagement and learning.

Key features of this planning approach include:

  • Essential Questions and Key Understandings: Units are built around big ideas and concepts aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.
  • Rich Assessment Tasks: Using the GRASPS framework (Goal, Role, Audience, Situation, Product-Performance), students engage in authentic tasks that demonstrate their understanding.
  • Formative Assessments: Ongoing assessments guide learning and help students track their progress.

Our Integrated Studies units follow a two-year scope and sequence, ensuring alignment with the Victorian Curriculum and providing a cohesive and comprehensive learning journey.

 

At Glenroy West, Integrated Studies fosters curiosity, encourages exploration, and prepares students to make meaningful contributions to their world.


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