Course-5 Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects pmd

Role of students in Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary learning
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Students should develop a healthy attitude towards all disciplines. Considering
one discipline superior to another is harmful as it only gives a lopsided
understanding of a topic.
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Reading and reflecting is an assured way of assisting multidisciplinary and
interdisciplinary learning. By reading articles from different disciplines and
more importantly by reflecting over what each discipline has to offer, meaningful
interdisciplinary learning is possible.
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Extended learning places as historical museums, monuments, libraries,
laboratories, science centres are opportunities to promote interdisciplinary
learning. These visits should not be seen from a recreational point of view.
Rather they should be viewed as opportunities that promote integrated learning.
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If possible, students should be involved in the planning and development of
interdisciplinary units. This may be possible in higher education where students
are mature and think critically.
Thus, ensuring interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning is the joint
responsibility of the curriculum framers, the institutional head, teachers and
students. Others like experts from the community and researchers may also
add their own inputs to make this endeavour effective.