MODULE 9

INTEGRATIVE

EDUCATION MODEL

New teaching strategy for

gifted children

focus on the process of learning, giving students tools with which they could

become successful and responsible

learners

KEY COMPONENTS

OF INTEGRATIVE EDUCATION

MODEL

1. A Responsive Learning Environment

2. Relaxation and Tension Reduction

3. Movement and Physical Encoding

4. Empowering Language and Behavior

When a student says, "I can't figure this out, so what do I do next?" a teacher who asks, "What would be some of the possibilities?" or "What could you do that might help?"

Empowering Language

experience thought

processes while feeling supported

Empowering Behavior

sharing a concern or

achievement

Verbal, Non Verbal and Overt Physical

Responses

CompetenceClosenessAppreciationHelpful feedback

Responsible More motivated

Exhibit a positive self-concept

enrich all phases of the student’s

world

5. Choice and Perceived

Control

Good decision-making

Help young people establish values

Work effectivelyLead to satisfying, fulfilling lives

6. Complex and Challenging Cognitive Activity

CognitionAbility to

acquire knowledge

function of the cortex, leaving the brain stem (physical/sensing) and the midbrain, limbic area (feelings), as well as the prefrontal cortex (intuition)

7. Intuition and Integration

Area of brain function and total brain process.

Brain System Biologically

design for high levels of

synthesis

Intuition

Immediate knowledge of something

BARBARA CLARK

Physical and emotional

setting

Attitudes and communicatio

n skills

Brain compatible strategies

and techniques

Demand for function

integration

Thank you!

LIZA B. VERDALUZADISCUSSANT