Learning mode Interactivity Student identity Teacher identity Mono
disciplinary
learning
Subject driven
Knowledge receiver
with limited choice
Knowledge deliverer
Multidisciplinary
learning
Disciplines retained
their
individuality.
No
emphasis
on
synthesis
of
knowledge got from
varied disciplines
Knowledge consumer
with no limits on
choice of subjects
Knowledge facilitator
Interdisciplinary
learning
collaboration
between disciplines
is sought. Emphasis
is on integration of
knowledge
for
problem solving
Knowledge
collaborator .choice
of subjects limitless.
No
limits
on
integration
of
knowledge
Learning designer
2.2.5 Answers to ‘Check Your Progress’ 1 and 2 Check Your Progress- 1 A,b,c,a,b
Check Your Progress- 2 a. there is a varied choice of subjects made available to the students
b. must be strengthened.
c. their own disciplines,
d. plan for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning experiencese.
Promote Buy-In, Start Off Small, Team Teaching__________________________________
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2.2.6 Unit -end Exercises 1.
Explain the Meaning, significance and characteristics of Interdisciplinary and
Multi-disciplinary teaching and learning
2.
Analyse the educational implications of
Interdisciplinary and Multi-disciplinary
teaching and learning
2.2.7 References •
https://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/teaching_materials/interdisciplinary_
format.html
•
https://www.cmich.edu/office_provost/AcademicAffairs/InterDisciplinary/
Pages/Benefits.aspx
•
https://education.gov.scot/Documents/cfe-briefing-4.pdf
•
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/a-cornucopia-of-multidisciplinary-teaching-
vincent-mastro
•
https://serc.carleton.edu/econ/interdisciplinary/why.html
•
https://learningandteaching-navitas.com/multidisciplinary-teaching-approach-
active-learning/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interdisciplinarity
•
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_difference_between_
interdisciplinary_and_multidisciplinary_research
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