Interdisciplinary learning

This workshop will introduce teachers and educators to the principles and practices of interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Interdisciplinary teaching is an approach to education that combines knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to help students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. It is a particularly effective way to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, which increasingly require them to be able to think critically and solve problems in complex and interconnected ways.

In this workshop, participants will learn about the benefits of interdisciplinary teaching, how to design and implement interdisciplinary lessons and units, and how to assess student learning in interdisciplinary contexts. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with other teachers and educators who are interested in interdisciplinary teaching and learning.

Working collaboratively with other educators, this course will help you:

• Learn how to design and develop interdisciplinary teaching content.

• Work with colleagues to collaborate on interdisciplinary learning experiences.

• Assess student learning through interdisciplinary projects.

• Identify resources and sources of inspiration for interdisciplinary learning.

Interdisciplinary Learning is all about going above and beyond the usual boundaries we place on students' learning. In this experiential, project-focused course we will explore the interconnection of different areas of education, the ways in which we can bring subjects and disciplines together, and how we can build transformative interdisciplinary learning experiences for our students.

This course is eligible for funding under the Erasmus+ Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals

Find out more about Erasmus+ KA 1 here

Find out more about Erasmus+ funding and opportunities here.

• Understanding interdisciplinary learning and different forms of interdisciplinarity - transdisciplinary, intradisciplinary, non-disciplinary etc.

• Learning how to plan, prepare, and design effective interdisciplinary learning experiences.

• Learning how to integrate interdisciplinary learning into the wider curriculum.

• Developing approaches to working and collaborating with peers, colleagues, other teachers, and outside experts.

• Exploring techniques and methods for assessing student progress and development in interdisciplinary contexts.

We offer this course as both an in-person course, which is held at our learning space in Novi Sad, Serbia and as an online course. Both courses cover the same material with the same level of depth and the same high-quality of teaching. Any differences between the two courses are to allow the best possible learning experience in that particular mode of instruction.

In-Person Course

Day 1:

• Introductions

• Setting the learning journey

• Exploring interdisciplinary learning

• Establishing goals and objectives

Day 2:

• Interdisciplinary learning - theory and practice

• Building Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences

• Interdisciplinary design challenge

Day 3:

• Developing the design challenges

• Sharing our results

• Gathering feedback

• Reflections on the learning experience

• Planning our next steps

Online Workshop

Our online workshop follows the same overall format and structure and covers all of the same content as the in-person workshop. Activities are adjusted or adapted where necessary to suit an online learning environment but we work hard to ensure the same level of experience and the same exceptional outcomes.

Our online workshop is split over 5 days:

Monday: 2 hours in the evening

Tuesday: 2 hours in the evening

Wednesday: 2 hours in the evening

Thursday: 2 hours in the evening

Friday: 2 hours in the evening

All sessions include breaks and time for questions, reflections, and queries.

This course is specifically designed for teachers, educators, and school leaders who are looking to implement interdisciplinary teaching and learning in their school of educational institution.

This course is particularly good for:

• Classroom teachers.

• Teacher trainers and mentors.

• Non-formal learning staff such as those who work in museums, galleries, theatres or other such spaces.

• Early years and primary school teachers.

• Teachers using project-based or problem-based learning

• Teachers of the International Baccalaureate Early Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

• Individuals working with social enterprises, charities, or NGOs.

• Educators in higher education settings.

At the end of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance that documents their learning and certifies their participation. These certificates are issued on behalf of SWUX and are signed by the course leader or facilitator.

If requested, a Europass Mobility Certificate can also be issued.

All of our certificates meet Erasmus Quality Standards and include the course title, date, and location, a description of the course, its learning outcomes, and the course leader or facilitator.

Any additional documentation required by schools or education organisations can be supplied upon request, and we work hard to ensure that participants and organisations are supported throughout the certification and validation process.