Activity 7: INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION

I think interdisciplinary collaboration is a variety of collaboration formats. I think that this includes collaboratively working with others on an issue or even working on an issue or topic in multiple contexts (eg. learning contexts, integrated unit, cross curricular planning and learning).

I believe that contextual learning is relevant and important for today's students. Having students learn topics, issues and concepts across multiple curriculums help reinforce the learning in different areas (just like in real life and not in isolation of a single subject or classroom).

I have used this approach  of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in my teaching for many years now. I find that it fits in well with my philosophy of teaching and the Māori Medium learning environment that I teach within.

Something that I have changed in my teaching is the emphasis I place on Soft Skills. These skills are used in all areas of life and will benefit our tamariki in the future.

Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Curiosity
- Passion / Interest
- Collaboration
- Organisation Skills
- Gritt
- Learning from failure


Here is my coggle.