A Perspective on an Interdisciplinary Approach to Education

Abstract

Interdisciplinary learning is fundamentally a process in which learning is not compartmentalized in a way that it crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries, and, most significantly, allows learners to evaluate their own learning. Encouraging learners to think divergently, laterally, and to apply conceptual thinking to the world around them to help them understand different domains needs a focused strategy. Interaction of various subjects is what keeps things fascinating to the learners. The present study proposes two ways by which an interdisciplinary approach of teaching-learning can be applied. The proposed strategies are systematic approaches to promote creativity, critical thinking, deep learning and team-based work abilities in the learners. The success of multidisciplinary and experiential learning thus depends on this shift in focus and strategy.