UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Faculty and Staff Resources

Integrative Learning and USC Connect

• Integrative Learning definitions, documents, and articles
• Apply for an Integrative Learning Grant
• Weekly USC Connect Messages

Three components to help students integrate learning:

Educationally purposeful Beyond-the-Classroom Experiences

Field work, internships, study abroad, research, fine arts performances, student organizations, special events, and community service are just a few ways students can engage in meaningful experiences beyond-the-classroom.

• Search the USC Connect database for opportunities or add yours
• More resources on beyond-the-classroom experiences

In-class support

Connect coursework & beyond the classroom experiences with thoughtful questioning, class discussions, small group activities, demonstrations, case studies, and other opportunities for students to share perspectives. These activities help students to understand connections between course material and outside class experiences.

• In-class activities to engage students with content

Student work

Professor David Miller describes an example of integrative learning

Papers, in-class presentations, reports, e-portfolios, artwork, performances, conference presentations, blogs, Wikis, websites, original programs/events give students opportunities to learn and apply their knowledge to new situations.

• Sample syllabi and assignments

We will continue to build our resource pages for Faculty and Staff. Please share strategies that work for you: E-mail articles, syllabi, or recommendations.

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