Transdisciplinary Learning is the exploration of a relevant concept, issue or challenge that integrates the perspectives of multiple disciplines in order to connect new knowledge and deeper understanding to real life experiences.
I am pleased to share that AISC High School will have our first Transdisciplinary Days (TDs), in-person, in April with the entire 9th grade class. Transdisciplinary learning starts with student experience, observations and interests. Students will identify an AISC community issue, challenge or idea to address to improve the experience of our community. Using the Launch Cycle, a design-thinking model, students ideate on possible solutions, research and gather information from stakeholders and develop prototype solutions. After presenting the prototype to stakeholders, and gathering and responding to feedback, they present their action-solution.
During the two days, students will be guided through the Launch Cycle by AISC HS facilitators, with formative feedback from peers and stakeholders throughout. Subject teachers across the disciplines will be available to consult with student groups as they ideate, research, propose and prototype. Students will present the action-solutions at the conclusion of the two day cycle to their classmates and stakeholders.
Students will take on one of the roles below, each associated with an ASIC competency. Students will be supported by facilitators and teachers as they act as:
Role Analyst Facilitator Spokesperson Architect Social Engineer Project Manager | Competency Applied Analytical and Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication Creativity International Mindedness Self-Direction |
Our Transdisciplinary Days have been planned since 2019-2020 and have been postponed more than once until students could collaborate together on campus. We are so pleased that we can anticipate two days for students to observe, dialogue, ideate, collaborate together, on their campus that they hope to improve! In-person, students will do an asset walk together, observing areas on campus they may not be familiar with, or view familiar areas with a different perspective–what are the strengths I see? What might be issues or ideas for improvement that emerge through this observation and reflection? How might we take steps to enhance our community - through more access, inclusion, sustainability, e.g.? At the center of Transdisciplinary Learning is that students’ collaborative answers to these questions drive the thinking, inquiring, learning and producing.
Look for Transdisciplinary Day information in AISC’s social media feeds in April as students prepare for, experience and propose actions to enhance their community.
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