Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Vision

We will …

Sustain and enhance our excellence in interdisciplinary teaching and learning culture and practices

We will achieve this by …

• Supporting departments to formulate and communicate clear interdisciplinary statements of vision and practice
• Supporting pedagogical research in interdisciplinary learning and building on our existing legacy of outstanding scholarship
• Developing and disseminating exemplars of good practice internally and by working with peer institutions
• Engaging in ongoing evaluations with students and staff to enhance cross-disciplinary practices in the interest of the student learning experience
• Encouraging strategic cross-disciplinary collaboration and joint cross-disciplinary investment where the student market allows

 

Case study: Problem-Based Learning - Liberal Arts at Warwick This case study looks at our departmental approach to engaging with student feedback, and steps we undertook to make the module/program feedback process a more practical part of the overall learning environment. The project ran from early 2016 to spring 2018, but is being re-evaluated for future development. Read more ...

Student Learning Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries

We will …

Offer our students a wide range of opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary learning both within and outside the curriculum

We will achieve this by …

• Communicating clearly for students the advantages of and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning
• Ensuring interdisciplinary opportunities are accessible to all students
• Reviewing the credit framework to ease student access to interdisciplinary modules and options outside their discipline
• Developing new interdisciplinary pathways and modules for all students at all levels
• Supporting greater harmonisation of practice, timetable construction, and administration
• Reviewing resourcing models for joint degree administration