Role of Interdisciplinary Learning in Rethinking Education
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Interdisciplinary education is emerging as a primary method for enhancing educational practices. Conventional education often compartmentalizes subjects potentially restricting students to a singular domain of knowledge. Interdisciplinary learning integrates concepts and competencies from diverse fields, including science, arts, technology and social studies. This method enhances students critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills in real-life contexts. In the 21st century, characterized by rapid technological advancement and ongoing societal change, it is essential for students to integrate knowledge across disciplines. This paper examines the role of interdisciplinary learning in the development of curriculum, teaching methods, assessment practices and educational guidelines. The study employs a mixed-method approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data. Questionnaires were administered to students and teachers while interviews and group discussions provided supplementary insights. The findings suggest that interdisciplinary learning builds student’s confidence, supports problem-solving skills and better prepares them for upcoming professions. Teachers also believe this method is useful but feel they need more training to spread over it effectively. They also face problems like unbending curricula and old exam systems.The conversation highlights that if schools want to make interdisciplinary learning effective, they must provide teacher training, make the curriculum flexible and change the way assessments are done. In conclusion, interdisciplinary learning is not just a new idea but a necessity for preparing students for the future. With the right support and planning, it can become the foundation of meaningful and future-ready education.
Author: Mane, Surekha Ganpatrao
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7102404555
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