Interdisciplinary approach of learning sharing best practices

Interdisciplinary approach of learning

Sharing best practices….

International SymposiumBy Rashmi Kathuria, ISA Coordinator,

Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi, India

What? and Why? interdisciplinary approach?

Today's real life problems requires interdisciplinary reflection.

21st century skills include…

Creativity Communication Critical thinking

Collaboration Innovation

Activity#1

Learn from nature

• Students explored about various plants, best time to grow them and how to grow them? In the process they used their knowledge of Science and Mathematics.

Activity#2

Comparative analysis

• Students explored about various types of costumes in different parts of the world. A comparative analysis was done on weather conditions, types of clothes and materials used.

Activity#3

Becoming an entrepreneur

• 20 Students of grade 11 and 12 worked together to start Udaan Creating Identity a Kulachi Enterprise (http://khmsudaan.blogspot.in) which utilised their knowledge of all subjects. This is a great example of interdisciplinary learning.

Activity#4

Creating a resource in collaboration

• 30 students of The Kulachi Global Club worked together and created a resource on listening is important using Google tools. They used their ICT skills and learnt to work in a collaborative environment.

Activity#5

Making a mask/chart on saving earth

• Students of KHMS Primary used their art and craft skills in learning social science. The theme of task was Save Earth.

Activity#6

Poster making- Noise Pollution find a solution

• Students of classes 9 an 10 used their knowledge of Science, social science and art in accomplishing this task.

Activity#7

Road accidents a Comparative study

• Students of classes 9 an 10 used their knowledge of Social science, Mathematics, Art and ICT Skills for accomplishing this task.

Impact of using Interdisciplinary approach

• Students learn in an exciting and engaging way and their performance level

get better.

• It provides an opportunity to explore the utility of studying various subjects

and its utility in daily life.

• Interdisciplinary approach results in enhancing various skills in learners.

Thank you !!

• You may write at [email protected]

• You may visit

http://rashmikathuria.webs.com , http://khms24x7.blogspot.in, http://khmsudaan.blogspot.in

GTA Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjQx7GV31ls