Key Texts on Interdisciplinary Higher Education - by Iris Van Der Tuin (Hardcover)
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- Higher education is changing rapidly in response to the global challenges of the twenty-first century, but for disciplinarily trained lecturers interdisciplinary curriculum and course design is a time-consuming process fraught with difficult pedagogical choices.
- About the Author: Iris van der Tuin is Professor of Theory of Cultural Inquiry and Dean of Interdisciplinary Education at Utrecht University.
- 376 Pages
- Education, Curricula
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About the Book
This reader offers essential guidance for designing interdisciplinary higher education courses. It offers foundational extracts and practical advice to save time, gain expert insights and create impactful courses that meet today's challenges.
Book Synopsis
Higher education is changing rapidly in response to the global challenges of the twenty-first century, but for disciplinarily trained lecturers interdisciplinary curriculum and course design is a time-consuming process fraught with difficult pedagogical choices.
This reader is the first book to bring together key texts on interdisciplinary teaching and learning, all drawn from a growing literature of peer-reviewed academic books and journals. As well as presenting extracts from these foundational texts, commentaries provide essential guidance on the relevant themes, helping lecturers to reflect on this fast-moving landscape.
This is an essential resource for those designing and teaching interdisciplinary courses.
Review Quotes
"This thoughtfully curated collection is a long-awaited guide for students and faculty navigating through interdisciplinary higher education." Katrine Ellemose Lindvig, University of Copenhagen
"There is no book like it! I applaud the editor for an excellent choice of key texts on interdisciplinary higher education. Seasoned instructors provide commentaries on each of the key texts. The book should be of great value both to newcomers to interdisciplinary teaching and seasoned veterans." Rick Szostak, Emeritus Professor, University of Alberta
"This is a must-read for educators, offering innovative insights and tools for impactful interdisciplinary education." Yuzhuo Cai, Tampere University
"Interdisciplinary research will never be mainstream until university educational structures recognise its worth. This volume provides valuable stepping stones towards that goal." Catherine Lyall, Emerita Professor, The University of Edinburgh
About the Author
Iris van der Tuin is Professor of Theory of Cultural Inquiry and Dean of Interdisciplinary Education at Utrecht University.Shipping details
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