Dear colleagues,
It is well known that the actual needs lead us to design/develop a curriculum with interdisciplinary characteristics in high school. But, how to evaluate if this kind of project/document (as a part of designed curriculum) has achieved its interdisciplinary goals? What are the criteria to assess/research this matter? Could you suggest me papers or books for study this question, please?
Thank you for your answers. Best regards
Luis
Evaluating the degree of interdisciplinarity in a high school curriculum can be a complex task, as it involves assessing the extent to which different subject areas are integrated and connected within the curriculum. There are various criteria that can be used to evaluate the interdisciplinarity of a curriculum, including:
Integration of concepts: The degree to which concepts and themes from different subject areas are integrated and connected within the curriculum.
Integration of skills: The degree to which students are required to apply skills from different subject areas in order to complete assignments and projects within the curriculum.
Interdisciplinary team teaching: The degree to which teachers from different subject areas collaborate in teaching and designing the curriculum.
Student engagement: The degree to which students are actively engaged in interdisciplinary learning and able to make connections between different subject areas.
Alignment with real-world problems: The degree to which the curriculum is aligned with real-world problems and issues that require an interdisciplinary approach.
There are many resources available to help evaluate interdisciplinarity in high school curricula. Some recommended papers and books include:
"Assessing Interdisciplinary Work at the Frontier: An Empirical Exploration of Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Teams" by Julie Thompson Klein and colleagues.
"Understanding Interdisciplinary Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education" by Allen F. Repko.
"Assessing student learning in interdisciplinary curricula" by Bobbie J. Frye and Elizabeth J. Tisdell.
"Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Design and Implementation" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs.
"Interdisciplinary Education in K-12 and College: A Foundation for Creativity and Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" by James L. Dunning and William H. Smith.
These resources provide guidance on evaluating interdisciplinary curricula and offer examples of successful interdisciplinary initiatives in education.
Assessing interdisciplinarity in high school curricula is complex but vital. Criteria like curriculum design, learning objectives, instruction, assessment, and teacher development must be considered. This holistic evaluation ensures the effective integration of disciplines and cultivates interdisciplinary skills in students.
Thank you Professor Sarraf Rajesh Kumar and Professor Ajit Singh . You have given me clear and concise criteria to evaluate curricular interdisciplinarity. Do you have papers on this issue?
Regards
Luis
To evaluate interdisciplinarity in a high school curriculum, you can consider the following criteria:
1. Subjects Working Together: Look for ways to combine or link subjects in the curriculum.
2. Related Learning Goals: Check if the learning objectives across different subjects are connected and have common themes.
3. Teachers Collaborating: See if teachers from different subjects collaborate to plan and teach lessons.
4. Projects Across Subjects: Look for projects that require students to apply knowledge from multiple subjects to solve real-life problems.
5. Assessments Across Subjects: Check if assessments include questions or tasks that involve using knowledge from different subjects.
6. Flexible Schedule: See if there are opportunities for students to have flexible blocks of time or special courses to explore interdisciplinary topics.
7. Professional Development: Check if teachers receive training on interdisciplinary teaching methods.
8. Student Engagement: Ask students if they find the curriculum exciting and if they can see how different subjects are connected.
Remember, the level of interdisciplinarity can vary, and it's essential to assess how well subjects are integrated and how students benefit from interdisciplinary learning.
Thank you Professor Ameneh Safarzadeh . Could you suggest me papers on this issue, please?
Regards,
Luis
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