Expanding Task-oriented Learning into Integrated Learning : Experimental Classes Combined with Math and Fine Arts

Abstract

This paper reports and discusses experimental classes integrating math and fine arts as a trial to go beyond the relationship between two or more subjects. Despite the teachers' efforts as rote and drill-centered classes using step-by-step learning materials, their classes would only sometimes accelerate each learner's passive attitude toward learning. In order to create a positive learning environment, task or problem-solving learning would be one of the best solutions. Thus, task learning was introduced to the 7th graders, although in the past it had been conducted for the 8th graders and/or upper graders. Also developed within this trial was task learning into topic-based or integrated learning. Six classes were alloted with the title of "From dimensional imaging to artistic design."