IDU
IDU Planning @sjtylr (1).pdfInterdisciplinary Learning
Young people entering the 21 century workforce have to be flexible and think across disciplines and beyond subject matter to meet the changing demands across industries. Effective problem solving requires thinking that integrates disciplines and skills to come up with new solutions to complex problems.
Interdisciplinary units are taught in each year of the MYP. Units are designed to create authentic learning experiences where young people make connections and present understandings within a global context.
Interdisciplinary learning in years 7- 9 benefits students in the following ways:
allows students to use knowledge domains creatively to foster new
understanding
develops mental flexibility that prepares students to be lifelong learners
promotes intellectual rigour by providing a holistic approach to the study of complex issues and ideas
models the importance of collaboration and teamwork across disciplines (an important life skill)
supports and promotes transfer of understanding.
Taken from ‘Fostering interdisciplinary teaching and learning in the MYP’:For use from September 2014/January 2015
Year 7 completed an Intra-disciplinary unit that focussed on the Arts and the understanding of how Arts can impact our every day lives.
Year 8 Completed an IDU with Design and Maths, looking at the impact of waste and what can we really do with waste in the future. Recycling was the name of the game here
