2G curriculum & Crosscurricular competences

From this perspective, it is necessary both to value the

different contexts of students' lives and learning environments
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and to define competencies in a way that is open to different
cultural and social interpretations.
Medea (2)

The cross-curricular competencies are also assumed to be

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sensitive to students' individual needs, recognizing differences
( teacher trainer at MONE)
among learners in a way that allows for personalization of
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learning.
What is Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular
Within this personalized model, the competencies are seen as
flexible and adaptable to the unique learning style, needs, gifts
Teaching?
and passions that each student brings to the classroom.
Context will also influence the way the cross-curricular
A cross-curricular competency or Know how to learn? is an competencies are demonstrated in different subject areas.
interrelated set of attitudes, skills and knowledge that are
The Four (4) Cross Curricular Competences
drawn upon and applied to a particular context for successful
learning and living.
1. Intellectual competency
They are developed by every student, in every grade and
2. Methodological competency
across every subject/discipline area.
3. Methodological competency
Interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching is often seen as a
4. Personal and social competencies
way to address some of the recurring problems in education,
such as fragmentation and isolated skill instruction. It is seen as 1-Intellectual competency (Thinking Competency )
a way to support goals such as transfer of learning,
Critical thinking -Creative thinking - Reflective thinking
The learner can use his critical thinking skills when gathering
teaching students to think and reason, and providing a
curriculum more relevant to students (Marzano, 1991; Perkins, 1991). information for learning and research
He can understand and interpret verbal and non-verbal
Values and Benefits of Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular
messages
Teaching
He can solve problem situations using a variety of
Applies, Integrates, and Transfers Knowledge
communication means
.Interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching provides a
meaningful way in which students can use knowledge learned He can show creativity when producing oral and written
messages
in one context as a knowledge base in other contexts in and
He can show some degree of autonomy in all areas of learning
out of school
(Collins, Brown, & Newman, 1989).
2 -Methodological competency:
Increases Motivation

Learner
can work in pairs or in groups
Interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching can increase

He
can
use
strategies for listening and interpreting oral
students' motivation for learning and their level of
discourse
engagement.
He can develop effective study methods , mobilise his
In contrast to learning skills in isolation, when students
resources efficiently and manage his time rationally
participate in interdisciplinary experiences they see the value

He can use information and communication technology

of what they are learning and become more actively
whenever he needs it for Learning and research
engaged
(Resnick, 1989).
He can evaluate himself
He can evaluate his peers
Improves Learning
3 -Communicative competency
Interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching provides the
He can use drama and role-play to communicate
conditions under which effective learning occurs.
appropriately

Students learn more when:

He can use information and communication technology

They use the language arts skills to explore what they are
such as blogs , website pages , Forums of discussion ,
learning
to interact with learners of other cultures

Write about what they are learning

He can process digital data in English
Interact with their classmates, teachers, and members of the
4
Personal & social competencies
community
(Thaiss, 1986).
Positive personal and cultural identity / Personal awareness
and responsibility / Social awareness and responsibility
Importance of Context in Defining the Cross learner is aware of his role and others' role in
curricular Competencies In the cross-curricular
developing projects
competencies framework, education is considered to
He is keen on promoting the work of his peers
influence and be influenced by the context in which it occurs.
He respects our national values and behaves
That is, it takes place within the unique context of each
consistently

He is honest and accountable for his work and respects

students life,
others work
occurring in interaction with the student's experiences

He asserts his personal identity and behaves with selfoutside the classroom.
confidence
In this way, students' learning within the school system has

He socialises through oral or written exchanges

the potential to enrich their whole development, as that

He develops attitudes of solidarity

unfolds in their school years and in preparation for their
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future lives and further learning.
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Middle School Subjects & Cross curricular

English

competences

English terms are used in all

scientific domains ( eg:
medicine-doppler , scanner,
laser , irm, etc. )
English concepts allow for
concrete and precise
descriptions of scientific
phenomena
English is used as a universal
language for Internet
communication worldwide (
email / web /

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Maths and Technology

Scientific rigour, logic,
capacity of making
hypotheses, demonstration
and abstraction, use of
graphs, tables, statistic. The
use of rationality, the data
processing skills

English

English

Languages
The Algerian learner of English
uses/transfers his previous knowledge
of Arabic and French , such as the
techniques and strategies of reading
(decoding) and writing (encoding) to
learn English
The rich and complex sound system
of Arabic and Tamazight can facilitate
the acquisition of the English sound
system
The knowledge of French , a
European language using Latin script
for writing can facilitate the acquisition
of English alphabet and English
writing conventions

An additional language
represents cultural and
intellectual wealth.
The linguistic

system of English is
put into perspective

and compared with the

other languages of the
learner
Communication with
others in an international
language which can be
used to acquire all
areas of knowledge

English
English is an excellent
language for the
acquisition of scientific
and technical
knowledge and
research
English is a suitable
language for technical
terminology because of
its conciseness and
capacity to express ideas
clearly and rigorously

Developing
communication skills in
English enables the learner
to open to the world and
broaden his horizons,
deepen his knowledge of
English-speaking
communities , and
understand their culture
and social behaviours
Accessibility to information
and resources centers,
databases, archives , etc
.for research and
publication at an
international level

Chronology
( knowledge of history ) ,
facts and opinions
Concepts of space and
time and location,
understanding of maps
(geography)
Knowledge of other
peoples , civilizations and
cultures (sociology,
anthropology, social
psychology)

Music , art , sport

English

Biology
Background knowledge of scientific
methods of learning and inquiry
(observation, analysis ,
demonstration, synthesis)can foster
rigor and rationality in learners
Scientific topics such as: anatomy,
botany, zoology, medicine, food and
hygiene , etc. are all re-discovered
/re-learned through English
Drawings, figures, charts, tables,
statistics, etc
Exact science, computing science
Rigour of scientific approach,
abstract and logical reasoning,
hypothesis making and testing,
deductive and inductive reasoning,
demonstration , etc.
Technological knowledge and skills

Using English songs ,

old and new, is highly
motivating for the acquisition
of musical competencies
All sports terminology is
in English ( match, corner ,
penalty , goal, etc) which can
also motivate learners to

harmony, aesthetics,
Drawing and design,
creativity
Sense of effort and fair
play, teamwork , sharing
, individual and
collective responsibility

Drawing and design,

creativity
Sense of effort and fair
play, teamwork , sharing ,
individual and collective
responsibility

Islamic Education

English
Sounds, rhythm,

Sounds, rhythm,

harmony, aesthetics

practice sports

of ICT

English
understanding of concepts like citizenship , participatory
democracy, freedom of expression , civil society, and
living together
Acquisition of civic behaviour

Social science

Sense of effort , hard

work and involvement
Values such as
solidarity , honesty
Learn to listen to others
, care and share, help
others, be tolerant,
respect others
be open to dialogue
a sense of belonging to a
Civics

Knowledge of our society, its values and behaviours; compare

with values and behaviours of other societies
Knowledge of our institutions; compare with other institutions