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Education for the C21stAn interdisciplinary approach
A Presentation for the Franklin University Teaching and Learning Conference
June 2014
Goals Define Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) Introduce the IDST research methodology Discuss the traits and characteristics
developed by interdisciplinarians Identify the appeal of IDST graduates to
employers Describe the IDST program at Franklin
University Explain why IDST matters in C21st
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Interdisciplinary Studies is a process of answering a question, solving a problem, or addressing a topic that is too broad or complex to be dealt with adequately by a single discipline [… it ] draws on disciplinary perspectives and integrates their insights to produce a more comprehensive understanding or cognitive advancement (Repko, 2008, p.12)
Repko’s Interdisciplinary Research Process
A. Drawing on disciplinary insights
1. Define the problem or state the research question
2. Justify using an interdisciplinary approach
3. Identify relevant disciplines
4. Conduct the literature search
5. Develop adequacy in each relevant discipline
6. Analyze the problem and evaluate each insight or theory
B. Integrating disciplinary insights
7. Identify conflicts between insights or theories and their sources
8. Create common ground between concepts and theories
9. Construct a more comprehensive understanding
10. Reflect on, test, and communicate the understanding
Source: Repko (2008, p. 142)
Step 1 Define Problem or State Research Question
Step 2 Justify Using an Interdisciplinary Approach
1.Is the problem sufficiently complex and open to further investigation? Or is the answer already known, readily ‘googled’ for an answer that is generally agreed to be correct?
2.Does the problem spill into multiple (or at least two) disciplinary domains in order to sufficiently address the problem? Or does it fall clearly into one disciplinary domain that is adequate and best suited to address the problem comprehensively?
Step 3 Identify Relevant Disciplines
Discipline
Step 4 Conduct Literature Search
Step 5 Develop Adequacy in each Relevant Discipline
Step 6 Analyze Problem and Evaluate each Insight or Theory
Analyze Problem and Evaluate each Insight or Theory
Analyze Problem and Evaluate each Insight or Theory
Analyze Problem and Evaluate each Insight or Theory
Where are we?A. Drawing on disciplinary insights
1. Define the problem or state the research question
2. Justify using an interdisciplinary approach
3. Identify relevant disciplines
4. Conduct the literature search
5. Develop adequacy in each relevant discipline
6. Analyze the problem and evaluate each insight or theory
B. Integrating disciplinary insights
7. Identify conflicts between insights or theories and their sources
8. Create common ground between concepts and theories
9. Construct a more comprehensive understanding
10. Reflect on, test, and communicate the understanding
Integrating Disciplinary Insights
Integrating Disciplinary Insights
Integrating Disciplinary Insights
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Integrating Disciplinary Insights
Where are we?A. Drawing on disciplinary insights
1. Define the problem or state the research question
2. Justify using an interdisciplinary approach
3. Identify relevant disciplines
4. Conduct the literature search
5. Develop adequacy in each relevant discipline
6. Analyze the problem and evaluate each insight or theory
B. Integrating disciplinary insights
7. Identify conflicts between insights or theories and their sources
8. Create common ground between concepts and theories
9. Construct a more comprehensive understanding
10. Reflect on, test, and communicate the understanding
Step 7 Identify Conflicts between Insights or Theories and their Sources
Identify Conflicts between Insights or Theories and their Sources
Step 8 Create Common Ground between Concepts and Theories
Create Common Ground between Concepts and Theories
Step 9 Construct a more Comprehensive Understanding
Construct a more Comprehensive Understanding
Step 10: Reflect on, Test, and Communicate the Understanding
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Goals Define Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) Introduce the IDST research methodology Discuss the traits and characteristics
developed by interdisciplinarians Identify the appeal of IDST graduates to
employers Describe the IDST program at Franklin
University Explain why IDST matters in C21st
Chapter 3: The IDS “Cognitive Toolkit” What is the IDS ‘Cognitive Toolkit’?
Intellectual Capacities (interdisciplinary perspective taking, critical thinking, intellectual dexterity, integration)
Values (empathy,ethical consciousness, humility, appreciation of diversity, tolerance of ambiguity, civic engagement)
Traits and Skills (Traits: entrepreneurship, love of learning, self-reflection, and Skills: communicative competence, abstract thinking, creative thinking, metacognition)
Relevance to Employers
https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/lab/articles/Skills.htm January 28, 2014
Communications Skills(Verbal, Written, Listening)
Analytical/Research Skills(non-laboratory)
Computer/Technical Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Multitasking or Managing Multiple Priorities
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership/Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Planning/Organizing
Problem-Solving, Reasoning, and Creativity
Teamwork
Relevance to Employers – ID capacities
https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/lab/articles/Skills.htm January 28, 2014
Communications Skills(Verbal, Written, Listening)
Analytical/Research Skills(non-laboratory)
Computer/Technical Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Multitasking or Managing Multiple Priorities
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership/Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Planning/Organizing
Problem-Solving, Reasoning, and Creativity
Teamwork
Intellectual Capacities • interdisciplinary perspective taking• critical thinking• intellectual dexterity• integration
Values• empathy• ethical consciousness• humility• appreciation of diversity• tolerance of ambiguity• civic engagement
Traits and Skills • entrepreneurship • love of learning• self-reflection• communicative competence• abstract thinking, creative thinking, and
metacognition
Relevance to Employers
https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/lab/articles/Skills.htm January 28, 2014
Communications Skills(Verbal, Written, Listening)
Analytical/Research Skills(non-laboratory)
Computer/Technical Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Multitasking or Managing Multiple Priorities
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership/Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Planning/Organizing
Problem-Solving, Reasoning, and Creativity
Teamwork
• communicative competence• interdisciplinary perspective taking• critical thinking• intellectual dexterity• Integration• tolerance of ambiguity• love of learning• empathy• ethical consciousness• humility• appreciation of diversity• civic engagement• entrepreneurship • self-reflection• abstract thinking, creative thinking, and
metacognition
Relevance to Employers
https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/lab/articles/Skills.htm January 28, 2014
Communications Skills(Verbal, Written, Listening)
Analytical/Research Skills(non-laboratory)
Computer/Technical Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Multitasking or Managing Multiple Priorities
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership/Management Skills
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Planning/Organizing
Problem-Solving, Reasoning, and Creativity
Teamwork
• communicative competence• interdisciplinary perspective taking• critical thinking• intellectual dexterity• Integration• tolerance of ambiguity• love of learning• empathy• ethical consciousness• humility• appreciation of diversity• civic engagement• entrepreneurship • self-reflection• abstract thinking, creative thinking, and
metacognition
IDST Program at Franklin University
IDST in the Real World
Why IDST mattersSix “drivers” of the field’s continued advance
1. The complexity of nature, society, & ourselves 2. The complexity of the globalized workplace 3. The needs for systems thinking and contextual
thinking 4. The changing nature of university research 5. The public world and its pressing needs 6. A knowledge society needs both disciplinarity
and interdisciplinarity
Questions