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Transdisciplinary Learning. Which image best illustrates transdisciplinary learning?. Images courtesy Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons. One explanation of transdisciplinary learning. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Transdisciplinary Learning
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007Page 2
Which image best illustrates transdisciplinary learning?
Images courtesy Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
One explanation of transdisciplinary learning
However, it is also recognized that educating students in a set of isolated subject areas, while necessary, is not sufficient. Of equal importance is the need to acquire skills in context, and to explore content that is relevant to students, and transcends the boundaries of the traditional subjects. “To be truly educated, a student must also make connections across the disciplines, discover ways to integrate the separate subjects, and ultimately relate what they learn to life” (Boyer 1995). Ernest Boyer proposed that students explore a set of themes that represents shared human experiences such as “response to the aesthetic” and “membership in groups”. He referred to these as “core commonalities”.
Making It Happen, p 11
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According to IB PYP, transdisciplinary learning…
is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant. conveys learning that has relevance across the
subject areas transcends the confines of the subject areas to
connect to what is real in the world is organized by the five essential elements
(knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, action)
PYP Model of Transdisciplinary Learning
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Transdisciplinary Themes
Who We Are Where We Are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet
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