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Stronger Together: Interdisciplinary Teaching in Action
Örebro University, School of Science and Technology. (STEAM - undervisning med inriktning på hållbar utveckling)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7374-9659
2025 (English)In: Pedagogical Dialogue, ISSN 2308-7668, Vol. 51, no 1Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Interdisciplinary teaching is transforming teacher education, equipping future educators with the skills to connect knowledge across subjects and develop dynamic, real-world teaching strategies. In today’s complex learning environments, collaboration across disciplines is no longer optional - it is essential. This article shares how an interdisciplinary teaching team in a higher education teacher training programme navigates this challenge. Involving one art educator, three science educators, and one technology education educator, the team worked together to design, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary coursework based on cognitive learning theories and authentic learning principles. The described case goes beyond just integrating subjects - it highlights the human side of interdisciplinary teamwork. Trust, clear communication, and shared responsibility are key to making progress. Strong team relationships help educators combine their expertise in ways that improve both teaching and student engagement. The text also explains how interdisciplinary lessons are planned and carried out, showing how strategies like concept mapping, backward design, and co-teaching create a more connected and meaningful learning experience for students. For teachers, interdisciplinary teamwork is more than a strategy - it is a professional growth opportunity. By embracing collaboration, educators become more adaptable, improve their instructional flexibility, and enhance their ability to teach across multiple disciplines. Teacher training programmes that prioritise interdisciplinary teamwork not only improve classroom teaching but also prepare educators to tackle the evolving challenges of modern education. This study underscores the need for structured teamwork in higher education and shows how interdisciplinary collaboration strengthens the preparation of future educators for the demands of contemporary classrooms.

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PE “Center of Excellence” NIS , 2025. Vol. 51, no 1
Keywords [en]
interdisciplinary teaching, teacher training, collaborative learning, authentic learning, subject didactics
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Pedagogy Didactics Educational Work Educational Sciences
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Education
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-120069OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-120069DiVA, id: diva2:1946148
Available from: 2025-03-20 Created: 2025-03-20 Last updated: 2025-03-24Bibliographically approved

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