Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Theory and Practice

Students are increasingly being offered courses which break the confines of a single discipline area - examples of interdisciplinary study range from joint honours programmes through to fully interdisciplinary departments. It is often overlooked that interdisciplinary study requires new approaches to teaching and learning, including an understanding of the critical perspectives and frameworks being operated in and often a blurring of intellectual and even professional boundaries. Some of the key features in this unique book are: staff development distance learning mass communication courses interdisciplinary science. This book is grounded in research and explores the issues and tensions provoked by interdisciplinary learning. It is the first to provide practical advice and guidance from around the world to improve the quality of teaching and learning in interdisciplinary programmes.