Lesson 7 - Domains of Knowledge

About this Video

• Video Title: Lesson 7 - Domains of Knowledge
• Channel: Al Haadi School
• Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
• Duration: 01:02:40

Introduction

This lesson explores different approaches to curriculum design and knowledge integration, focusing on multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches. The speaker aims to expose educators to these concepts and encourage further learning, emphasizing that immediate implementation isn't expected due to resource and skill limitations. The goal is to establish long-term goals and standards for holistic teaching.

Key Takeaways

1. Disciplinary Approach: Focuses on specialization within a single subject (e.g., science, math).
2. Multidisciplinary Approach: Involves multiple subjects taught separately but related to a common theme (e.g., using a novel to link English, science, and social studies). There's no synthesis of subjects.
3. Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrates two to three subjects to address a specific issue or problem. The subjects are more closely connected than in a multidisciplinary approach.
4. Transdisciplinary Approach: Completely integrates knowledge from various disciplines, including personal experiences, to solve a problem or address a challenge. Boundaries between subjects disappear, leading to a new synthesized outcome. This is presented as a model for real-world problem-solving.
5. Implementation in Schools: Transdisciplinary approaches can be implemented through theme-based learning (e.g., focusing on "respect" across all subjects) or project-based learning (e.g., creating a functioning grocery store). This requires teacher expertise and collaboration.