CTS A | Week 11 Summative Assessment
✨ Connect CTS A to all of your modules and components
In week 11, I had the opportunity to review what we’ve learned, this time focusing on the connections between different modules. Since CTS-A forms the core of our thinking and approach to work, it naturally serves as a fundamental support for other subjects.
In the studio module, the influence of CTS-A is especially evident, particularly in week 2’s “Research Frameworks.” Through critical thinking, we were able to deeply understand our chosen quote and link it to various sources of information. Not only in Studio but also in the Craft, Techniques & Technologies module, CTS-A plays a crucial role. It helps us grasp the concept of design—and concepts in general—when approaching an assignment. Each exercise strengthens our critical thinking skills; we analyze, experiment, select, and conclude, all thanks to the foundation CTS-A provides.
I find it fascinating that, even though our studies are divided into three main modules, each subject complements and reinforces the others. In "Curriculum Integration", Beane argued, “When subjects are treated as isolated silos, students miss out on the larger, interconnected understanding of knowledge that mirrors the real world” (Beane 35). This integrated approach has truly enhanced our learning experience. Perhaps, just as everything in life is interdependent, these subjects are essential building blocks in shaping who we’ll become after graduation as we step into the "real world".
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." (William Butler Yeats)
In conclusion, the interconnected structure of our modules lights a fire for deeper learning, sparking curiosity and critical thinking that prepares us for life beyond the classroom. By linking CTS-A with Studio and Craft, Techniques & Technologies, we recognize how each module enriches the others. This integrated approach ignites a passion for knowledge and equips us with the adaptability and insight needed to navigate the real world.
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Works cited and referenced: Beane, James A. Curriculum Integration: Designing the Core of Democratic Education. Teachers College Press, 1997.
Yeats, William Butler. The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats. Scribner, 1996.