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integrated disciplines

[ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd dɪˈsɪplɪnz]
noun
disciplinas integradas
1. An educational approach combining multiple subject areas or fields of study into a cohesive curriculum where concepts and skills are taught together rather than in isolation
The school implemented integrated disciplines by combining science, mathematics, and environmental studies into a single course.
A escola implementou disciplinas integradas combinando ciências, matemática e estudos ambientais em um único curso.
2. A pedagogical method that emphasizes connections between different subjects to promote deeper understanding and practical application of knowledge
Through integrated disciplines, students learned how physics and art intersect in perspective and design.
Através das disciplinas integradas, os alunos aprenderam como a física e a arte se intersectam na perspectiva e no design.
Synonyms
interdisciplinary approachmultidisciplinary curriculumcross-curricular integrationtransdisciplinary learning
Antonyms
isolated disciplinesseparate subjectscompartmentalized learningsiloed education

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disciplinas integradas
Most common usage in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
disciplinas integradas / abordagem interdisciplinar
Both terms used interchangeably in educational systems
Portugal
disciplinas integradas / ensino interdisciplinar
European Portuguese emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching methods

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down silos between subjects
connecting the dots across disciplines
holistic educational approach
bringing subjects together
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