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What is Multidisciplinary

Chapter 9
Challenges and Opportunities for Transforming From STEM to STEAM Education
Where concepts and ideas from each discipline are studied as separate distinct areas.
Published in Chapter:
The Transdisciplinary Nature of STEAM Education: Integrating STEAM in Pre-Service Teacher Education
Douglas Huffman (University of Kansas, USA), Kelli Thomas (University of Kansas, USA), and James D. Basham (University of Kansas, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2517-3.ch009
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to describe and explain multiple methods of integrating STEAM into the curriculum for pre-service teachers. The chapter includes both stand-alone modular methods of integration and continuous integration methods that attempt to merge STEAM concepts throughout the curriculum. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed, along with the challenges teachers faces as they attempt to integrate STEAM. Recommendations are made along with suggestions for the future direction of STEAM integration as the field becomes more transdisciplinary.
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Chapter 2
Mind the Gap: Developmental Vulnerability and Mental Health
Drawing on expertise from multiple disciplines to accurately define and manage complex situations including health concerns.
Published in Chapter: Mind the Gap: Developmental Vulnerability and Mental Health; From: Handbook of Research on Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Intellectual Disabilities
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Behind the Post-Truth World: A Philosophical Perspective on Information and Media Literacy
The connection between two or more fields of knowledge to create new ideas and innovate.
Published in Chapter: Behind the Post-Truth World: A Philosophical Perspective on Information and Media Literacy; From: Navigating Fake News, Alternative Facts, and Misinformation in a Post-Truth World
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Revisiting Applied Linguistics and Language Education in the Digital Era: Scope and Future Directions
An approach that involves contributions from multiple distinct disciplines or fields of study to address a specific issue, problem, or research question.
Published in Chapter: Revisiting Applied Linguistics and Language Education in the Digital Era: Scope and Future Directions; From: Applied Linguistics and Language Education Research Methods: Fundamentals and Innovations
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Chapter 18
What Does Learning Look Like?: Data Visualization of Art Teaching and Learning
Refers to being composed of or combing several disciplines or subjects of study.
Published in Chapter: What Does Learning Look Like?: Data Visualization of Art Teaching and Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Maximizing Cognitive Learning through Knowledge Visualization
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Chapter 2
Entrepreneurship Education in Postgraduate Tourism Programs: A Content Analysis of Syllabi From Indian Universities
The combination or inclusion of several scientific or professional disciplines in approaching a topic or problem.
Published in Chapter: Entrepreneurship Education in Postgraduate Tourism Programs: A Content Analysis of Syllabi From Indian Universities; From: Entrepreneurship Education in Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Chapter 4
Science Cartoons (SciToons): A Model for Integrating Arts With STEM
This term refers to collaboration of persons from multiple academic fields such as chemistry, humanities and engineering.
Published in Chapter: Science Cartoons (SciToons): A Model for Integrating Arts With STEM; From: Challenges and Opportunities for Transforming From STEM to STEAM Education
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Chapter 23
A Problem-Based Learning Technique to Improve Student Engagement in Multidisciplinary Groups in Higher Education
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Chapter 15
(more)SoftAssertions: A Progressive Paradigm for Urban Cultural Heritage, Interior Urbanism, and Contemporary Typologies
The assembly and collaboration of many disciplines on a shared project, however each discipline typically contributes material from their particular area of expertise; a sort of collaboration with defined edges, roles and responsibilities. Diversity is celebrated and embraced (with the hope for greater creativity and innovation), however typical defined edges, roles and responsibilities are more than likely respected.
Published in Chapter: (more)SoftAssertions: A Progressive Paradigm for Urban Cultural Heritage, Interior Urbanism, and Contemporary Typologies; From: Cultural, Theoretical, and Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Interior Design
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Chapter 2
Mental Health Challenges in Children With Intellectual Disabilities
Drawing on expertise from multiple disciplines to accurately define and manage complex situations including health concerns.
Published in Chapter: Mental Health Challenges in Children With Intellectual Disabilities; From: Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
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Chapter 52
The Collaborative Gap: A Case Study of Interdisciplinary Design Education
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Chapter 9
Trauma-Informed Care in Support of Autism
Combining or involving several academic or professional specializations to approach a topic or problem.
Published in Chapter: Trauma-Informed Care in Support of Autism; From: Understanding Parent Experiences and Supporting Autistic Children in the K-12 School System
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Chapter 3
Creating a Leadership Learning Community: A Blended Approach for Professional Development
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Chapter 44
Developing a Cross-Disciplinary Framework for Collaborative Research in Multi- and Intercultural Education
The juxtaposition of disciplinary perspectives to add breadth to understanding but through the ‘separate voices’ of the contributing disciplines.
Published in Chapter: Developing a Cross-Disciplinary Framework for Collaborative Research in Multi- and Intercultural Education; From: Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society
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Chapter 11
Executive Functions in Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research, Intervention, Psychoeducation, and Application of Multidisciplinary Approaches
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Chapter 4
Countering Radicalization in the 21st Century
The combination or involvement of multiple academic or professional disciplines in an effort to resolve or tackle one issue.
Published in Chapter: Countering Radicalization in the 21st Century; From: Intelligence and Law Enforcement in the 21st Century
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Building Faculty SoTL Skills Through a Multi- and Interdisciplinary Writing Community of Practice
A group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
Published in Chapter: Building Faculty SoTL Skills Through a Multi- and Interdisciplinary Writing Community of Practice; From: Evidence-Based Faculty Development Through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
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