Curriculum Integration: Learning in a Changing Environment

Curriculum integration outlines and presents a curriculum integration matrix for 21st century learning in complex and diverse information environments. The curriculum integration matrix is based on the constructivist instructional framework of Guided inquiry and underpinned by the Information Search Process, both developed by Carol Kuhlthau, Professor Emerita, Rutgers University. It outlines how Guided Inquiry as an instructional framework in 21st century schools can be developed and implemented to enable students to learn meaningfully from diverse and complex information sources. It presents and elaborates a Curriculum Integration Matrix structured on the research-based model of the Information Search Process, and establishes a set of potential strategies and approaches for designing quality teaching and learning through Guided Inquiry.

The Learning in a Changing World series addresses how the process of learning is evolving-including the array of resources available in the digital age, changing curriculum, and the different teaching strategies needed in order to use new media and technologies. The series presents the core areas for teacher librarians and school leaders to consider for 21st century learning: the digital world, virtual worlds, curriculum integration, resourcing, and the physical environment. All are essential elements to enable and empower our students to be lifelong learners and active participants in our society.