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Curriculum integration: From Ladder to Ludo.
Ahsan Sethi1,2, Rehan Ahmed Khan3
1Institute of Health Professions Education and Research, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Medical Teacher
|December 28, 2019
Summary
Rethinking curriculum integration requires moving beyond the linear "integration ladder" model. Using the board game Ludo as a metaphor reveals integration as a dynamic process involving strategy, resources, and challenges, offering a clearer path for educators.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Strategy
Background:
- The concept of curriculum integration is often misinterpreted using a linear "integration ladder" model.
- This can lead to challenges in understanding and implementing effective integration strategies in educational settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new framework for understanding and implementing curriculum integration.
- To address the limitations of the traditional "integration ladder" model.
- To offer practical insights for educators and institutions on curriculum reform.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the board game "Ludo" as a metaphor to conceptualize curriculum integration.
- Analyzed the dynamics of the game (e.g., tokens, dice rolls, safe spaces, opponents) in relation to educational components (disciplines, resources, challenges).
- Discussed three distinct systems of integration with implications for curriculum, assessment, organization, and scheduling.
Main Results:
- The Ludo metaphor illustrates integration as a non-linear, dynamic process influenced by resources, strategy, and external challenges.
- Identified key game elements that map to educational concepts, such as disciplines as tokens and resources as dice rolls.
- Highlighted the importance of skill, strategy, emotion, and luck in managing educational change and integration.
Conclusions:
- A Ludo-inspired model provides a more nuanced understanding of curriculum integration than the "integration ladder."
- Clear descriptions of different integration systems can simplify implementation for educational institutions.
- This approach facilitates better comprehension and adoption of curriculum integration strategies.
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