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Multidisciplinary vs. Interdisciplinary Learning

This document discusses multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to learning. It defines multidisciplinary learning as focusing on different disciplines and perspectives on a topic, while interdisciplinary learning examines a topic from various viewpoints. The multidisciplinary model shows separate subjects, whereas the interdisciplinary model integrates subjects. The document provides steps to implement these approaches, including assessing students, choosing an organizing theme, developing essential questions, and planning activities that combine disciplines.

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Multidisciplinary vs. Interdisciplinary Learning

This document discusses multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to learning. It defines multidisciplinary learning as focusing on different disciplines and perspectives on a topic, while interdisciplinary learning examines a topic from various viewpoints. The multidisciplinary model shows separate subjects, whereas the interdisciplinary model integrates subjects. The document provides steps to implement these approaches, including assessing students, choosing an organizing theme, developing essential questions, and planning activities that combine disciplines.

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Multidisciplinary-Interdisciplinary learning is
a "whole" or "comprehensive" method that
covers an idea, topic, or text by integrating
multiple knowledge domains. 
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

• MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
An approach to curriculum integration
which focuses primarily on the different
disciplines and the diverse perspectives
they bring to illustrate a topic, theme or
issue.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

• INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Interdisciplinary teaching is a method of
educational instruction whereby a student
learns about a single topic or issue from a
variety of different viewpoints.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL

HISTORY
HISTORY

TECHN
TECHNOL GEOLOGY OLOGY GEOLOGY
OGY
EARTH
EARTH SCIENCE
SCIENCE

ARTS MATH
ARTS MATH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

1. Assess Your Students and Setting


• Engagement levels during different lessons
• Abilities to work by themselves and in groups
• Involving other teachers if needed or possible
• Dedicating enough time and resources
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

2. Create an Organizing Centre


•Topics 
•Issues 
•Themes 
•Works 
•Problems 
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

3. Develop Essential Questions


Each essential question should be:
•Somewhat complicated, encouraging students to divide it
into simpler problems
•Rooted in concepts that are clearly applicable across
subjects
•Compliable within the allotted time frame
•Relevant and interesting to students
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

4. Plan and Run Activities


Each exercise or lesson should introduce or
reinforce ideas and skills, borrowing from different
subjects to indicate the importance of combining
disciplines.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Cloud Observation
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
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https://www.nap.edu/read/4966/chapter/8
https://learningandteaching-navitas.com/multidisciplinary-teaching-approach-
active-learning/
http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/cho4945.htm
https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/277811/1-s2.0-S1877042812X0017X/1-s2.0-
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%20APPROACH.pdf

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