Henderson, L. (2004). Unleashing talent: an examination of VanTassel-Baska's integrated curriculum model, Post-Script; v.5 n.1 p.54-73; September 2004. Retrieved from www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/insight/pscript.shtml ISSN 1444-383X. (cited 06 Mar 10).
This study looked at the results of one inclusive year 3 class for one term within a small independent Melbourne school, whose teacher and researcher for the purpose of the study used concept based teaching rather than topic based. Ten of the seventeen students had been identified as gifted, and three with learning disorders. The studies goal was to discover if this model was effective for all class members. Findings were that the program did encourage higher order thinking skills that led to improvement in writing and literary interpretation skills in all class members. Questions raised asked if these findings would be consistent across a wider field. This article is important since it presents a model that can be introduced into all classrooms without the need for establishing specialised programs.
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