Integrated studies combines curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are connected.  Teaching in such a contextual manner promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and knowledge retention.  The current topics of videos are: (a) An introduction to Integrated Studies and (b) Common Sense: An Overview of integrated Studies. (Edutopia is published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, an independent, nonprofit operating entity located in San Rafael, California.)

Just as professionals in medicine, architecture, and law have opportunities to learn through participating in internships and learning best practices, exemplary teacher-preparation programs allow teacher candidates the time to spend in classrooms with experienced mentors.  These two videos cover (a) An Introduction to Teacher Development and (b) Teacher Development Overview: A Survey of Top Programs.  Links to additional information are shown at the bottom of the page.  (Established in 1991 in San Rafael, California, The George Lucas Educational Foundation is an independent, nonprofit operating entity.)

Edutopia notes that â?It's not enough to simply fill students' brains with facts. Educators must also help children develop the skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts nonviolently, and make responsible decisions.â? Accordingly, these two videos address (a) An Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning, and (b) Smart Hearts: Social and Emotional Learning Overview. (Edutopia is published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, an independent, nonprofit operating entity located in San Rafael, California.)

Project learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. Edutopiaâ?s currently available videos on project learning are (a) An Introduction to Project Learning, and (b) Project Learning -- An Overview. Papers on real-life examples are also available on this page. (Edutopia is published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, an independent, nonprofit operating entity located in San Rafael, California.)