Integrated and Independent Learning Curriculum

What is an Integrated Curriculum?

Our model integrates Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies and Technology. We treat knowledge as being seamless and interrelated. An integrated curriculum is a means of breaking down the artificial barriers between subjects as they have been traditionally taught. It is also an effective way of broadening the possible topics that may be learned and investigated. Within our model, all eight of the Essential Learning Areas of the NZ Curriculum are covered at the appropriate levels.

What is an Independent Learning Curriculum?

A independent learning curriculum treats the investigation of a topic as the basis for learning. There are eight projects per year level. Within each topic, teaching staff identify the areas of the NZ Curriculum that need to be overtly taught. Each project provides the students with the opportunity to direct their own learning and work to a depth and breadth that is difficult to achieve within a traditional structure.

Key benefits                                             

Learning skills are enhanced:

Goal Setting

• planning

• investigative research and presentation

• computing, etc

Thinking skills are advanced:

• metacognition

• evaluation

• synthesising information, etc.