COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE INTEGRATED TEACHING OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59266/houjs.2025.544Keywords:
Natural Sciences, integrated teaching, interdisciplinary teachingAbstract
Integrated teaching is an educational trend that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for the practical requirements of a volatile VUCA world. In Natural Sciences, integrated teaching not only helps students form the core scientific competencies but also prepares them to participate in the field of science, especially the STEM field and other interdisciplinary careers. The article presents the research and experiences of the Natural Sciences integrated teaching in some countries and regions around the world. Thereby providing approaches to help educators and teachers improve the quality of Natural Sciences teaching.
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