but it is also hard work. Even in its simplest forms it requires teachers to depart from familiar instructional methods. Additionally, many students are also uneasy with new forms of instruction and initially resist teachers' use of new instructional practices. Although resources and firsthand experience with integration are growing, there is not yet enough practical guidance and useful curriculum to support teachers who want to make integration part of their practice. Consequently, curriculum development and building the skills of teachers to use integration should remain a high priority on the educational agenda of localities, states, and the nation at large.
When integration is pursued carefully and thoughtfully, it can offer students a deep and lasting understanding about how they will use knowledge and skill in their work and personal lives. That, of course, is why it's important for educators to continue trying to turn a generally accepted theory--that learning is enhanced by doing--into sound and effective educational practice.