What is interdisciplinary learning CfE?

What is interdisciplinary learning CfE?

Interdisciplinary learning, sometimes known as interdisciplinary studies, is a planned approach to learning which uses links across different subjects or disciplines to enhance learning. It promotes the development and application of what has been taught and learned in new and different ways.

What is the difference between cross curricular and interdisciplinary?

Interdisciplinary teaching is different from multi- or cross-disciplinary teaching in that it requires the integration and synthesis of different perspectives rather than a simple consideration of multiple viewpoints.

What is IDL in education?

Education Scotland states that interdisciplinary learning: “enables teachers and learners to make connections across learning through exploring clear and relevant links across the curriculum. It supports the use and application of what has been taught and learned in new and different ways.

What is IDL Scotland?

Scotland has always had Interdisciplinary learning (IDL) as a component part of the curriculum offer – it sits as one of the four contexts. Now, maybe more than ever, schools need to be places where young people learn and develop rich knowledge and the skills to thrive in a future which is increasingly unpredictable.

How do you do interdisciplinary learning?

How to Teach Using an Interdisciplinary Learning Model

  1. Pre-instructional planning. Plan and establish the topics students will examine.
  2. Introduce the methodology to students.
  3. Take it to the classroom.
  4. Practice interdisciplinary thinking.
  5. Provide feedback.
  6. Assessment.

What is interdisciplinary learning example?

For example, this may mean: Teaching probability in mathematics co-ordinated with science work on DNA and genetics – so that pupils better understand both probability as a mathematical concept and its application to genetics.

What are examples of interdisciplinary learning?

Interdisciplinary Unit Examples

  • Field Study. Introduce new learning environments by using an outdoor field study as the basis for a short unit.
  • All About Weather. Connect science with social studies by presenting a unit that explores the impact of weather.
  • More than a “Just” Book.
  • Study-Free Test Preparation.

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