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October 13, 2022

Introduction to interdisciplinarity (animation)

In this animation This animation is intended to provide an introduction to the concept of interdisciplinarity, for students who have not yet encountered it (much). The animation covers three key elements of interdisciplinarity: What is an academic discipline? We discuss the ways in which academic disciplines differ from each other. What is integration? We discuss the difference between multidisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity and the process of integrating disciplinary insights. Interdisciplinarity at UU. UU has chosen 'disciplined interdisciplinarity', where existing disciplines play an explicit role in the interdisciplinary research process. Use in class This video can be used in an (introductory or start-up) lecture, to initiate a discussion afterwards. Questions which could be discussed include: Is interdisciplinarity the same as what you thought it is? Do you think integrating disciplinary insights is complicated? Which aspect(s) of it exactly? Which disciplines would you want to work with on a complex issue? And with which would you not? Why? What do you think of the concept of 'disciplined interdisciplinarity'? Another way for students is to watch the animation prior to lecture. In lecture, you can then refer back to it when explaining and discussing interdisciplinarity. This animation was commissioned by the Interdisciplinary Education Programme (IDO).

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Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

May 1, 2024

Interdisciplinarity and Interprofessionality explained

This material intends to explain to students and/or colleagues in an educational setting the way interprofessional and interdisciplinary teaching and research relate to each other. Through unambiguous use of terms and concepts, learning objectives, learning activities and learning outcomes can be better aligned (constructive alignment). The material consists of a Word-document and an accompanying slide depicting interdisciplinary and interprofessional education. J. Oudenampsen, Z. Shewangizaw, J. van de Poel (2024).

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Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

September 23, 2022

Landscapes | Landscapes and Interdisciplinarity (Beth Cole)

A question of how to advance upon the ecosystem services concept leads to lessons learned about how to work collaboratively across disciplines. Episode Links Lesson’s Learned Writing (a blog by Beth Cole) Is interdisciplinarity a mashup? Beth Cole social media The Landscapes Decisions Program Music: Kilkerrin by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue), Creative Commons license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) You can find full transcripts of the episodes and more information at https://adamcalo.substack.com/

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Adam Calo

July 29, 2025

Book – Key Texts on Interdisciplinary Higher Education

Edited by Iris van der Tuin, Dean for Interdisciplinary Education at Utrecht University. In addition to being an important resource for those who teach or design interdisciplinary courses and curricula, the book also serves as a baseline measurement of educational research into interdisciplinarity. Where do we stand in that research? Topics in practice-driven educational research on interdisciplinarity include: student learning, teacher learning, collaboration and communication, the role of disciplinary and personal diversity, and support for learning through analog and digital tools. The book contains an introduction that focuses on the UU definition of interdisciplinarity: disciplined interdisciplinarity, with attention to disciplines and specializations, careful design of the integration process, and reflection on knowledge, science, and the university.

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Iris van der Tuin

May 2, 2024

Multi-, inter- and transdisciplinarity explained

The goal of this document is to explain to students and/or colleagues in an educational setting how multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity relate to each other. Through clear and consistent use of terms and concepts, learning objectives, learning activities and learning outcomes can be better aligned (constructive alignment). This material consists of a document and an accompanying slide displaying definitions of the terms multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary education. Multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity are different (but related) concepts that may lead to confusion for both teacher and student. This material therefore starts with an explanation of the terms as used in the slides, starting with the concept of 'discipline'. It is advisable to explain the terms and concepts listed below to students and/or colleagues beforehand.

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Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

February 27, 2024

Pressure Cooker Interdisciplinary Research Process (IRP)

What – This pressure cooker is an introduction to the Interdisciplinary Research Process (IRP) by Repko & Szostak (2021). This pressure cooker can be used to quickly familiarize a group of people with interdisciplinary research and have them experience the integration process themselves. For whom – The format can be used (and adjusted) for a team of teachers that are not yet familiar with the IRP, as well as a group of students (all levels; any group size) . Why – Guided training in integration of disciplinary insights. How long – Approximately 3 hours.

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Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

February 19, 2023

Disciplinaire zelfreflectie

Omdat de basis van interdisciplinair leren ligt bij de disciplines, is het belangrijk om bewust te zijn van de kernelementen van de eigen discipline. Disciplinary grounding omvat het begrijpen en waarderen van de eigen discipline en de discipline van ander(en). In deze leeractiviteit zullen studenten nadenken over de kernelementen van hun eigen discipline.

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Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

February 19, 2023

Disciplinary self-reflection

As interdisciplinary learning draws on disciplines, it is important to be aware of the defining elements of one's own discipline. Disciplinary grounding involves the understanding and appreciation of one's own discipline and the discipline of the other(s). In this learning activity, students will reflect on the foundations of their own discipline.

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Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

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