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Title Interdisciplinary pedagogy for STEM : a collaborative case study / Reneta D. Lansiquot, editor
Published [New York, N.Y.] : Palgrave Macmillan, [2016]
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Description 1 online resource (143 pages)
Series Palgrave pivot
Palgrave pivot.
Contents Introduction: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Problem Solving / Reneta D. Lansiquot -- A Study of Integration: The Role of Sensus Communis in Integrating Disciplinary Knowledge / Laureen Park -- Insatiability and Crisis: Using Interdisciplinarity to Understand (And Denaturalize) Contemporary Humans / Sean P. MacDonald and Costas Panayotakis -- Inducing Application of Interdisciplinary Frameworks: Experiences from the Domains of Information Literacy and Responsible Conduct of Research / Anne E. Leonard and Jean E. Hillstrom -- Making Connections: Writing Stories and Writing Code / Reneta D. Lansiquot and Candido Cabo -- Authenticating Interdisciplinary Learning through a Geoscience Undergraduate Research Experience / Reginald A. Blake and Janet Liou-Mark -- Conclusion: Integrating Interdisciplinary Pedagogies / Reneta D. Lansiquot and Tamrah D. Cunningham
Summary This book focuses on constructivist theory and collaborative interdisciplinary studies, showing how constructivist theory complements interdisciplinary studies. Constructivist theory stresses how learners construct new ideas and concepts, while the interdisciplinary method requires that learners approach complex problems from multiple perspectives. The author uses the New York City College of Technology as a model to demonstrate how learning can be embedded in complex, realistic, and relevant environments. As a result, students learn to consider significant issues from a variety of viewpoints and thus negotiate their social landscape. In approaching problems that they recognize as meaningful, they take ownership of their learning and become increasingly self-aware. This scholarly book makes a theoretical contribution to its field while also offering a practical, real world example of how to successfully integrate a curriculum. Reneta D. Lansiquot is Associate Professor of English and Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Professional and Technical Writing at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York, USA. She has published widely on interdisciplinary studies and educational technology
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Subject Science -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Case studies
Technology -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Case studies
Engineering -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Case studies
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Case studies
Interdisciplinary approach in education -- United States -- Case studies
SCIENCE -- Study & Teaching.
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Interdisciplinary approach in education
Mathematics -- Study and teaching
Science -- Study and teaching
Technology -- Study and teaching
United States
Genre/Form Case studies
Case studies.
Études de cas.
Form Electronic book
Author Lansiquot, Reneta D., 1978- editor.
ISBN 9781137567451
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