The InterGames Virtual Learning Lab
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Education
Start
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Welcome
Welcome to the InterGames Virtual Learning Lab!Are you interested in finding out more about interdisciplinary approaches in secondary education?
Look no further!
The Virtual Learning Lab is a tool to support secondary teachers' training in interdisciplinarity and gamification in education, a core step for the successful education of all secondary students on these aspects. The visual and interactive elements support accessibility priciples with for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
INTRODUCTION
This first module will guide you through an in-depth exploration of the concept of interdisciplinarity, to better understand its meanings and its usefulness in developing key competencies for lifelong learning. You will discover how interdisciplinarity is a fundamental approach for understanding and responding to today's global challenges. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to delve into some European documents and action plans that guide European efforts on fundamental issues, providing you with the inspiration to create interdisciplinary pathways with your students.
Chapter 1
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
"When we consider the great challenges that humanity faces today, we realize that we need an interdisciplinary approach” Nobel Prize winner, Ilya Prigogine
Life and its current problems are not divided up into disciplines, they must be tackled through interdisciplinary approaches. Their complexity is such that they involve interaction between very different aspects of knowledge and its discovery.
Let's see some examples
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
JUSTICE
FREEDOM
peace & sustainability
SOLIDARITY
DEMOCRACY
TOLERACE
discover
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
WELL BEING
ECONOMIC SCIENCE
climate change
ENVIRONMENT
PEACE
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
discover
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
Education should serve not only the development and improvement of individuals but also the growth and improvement of society as a whole.
Action through Education
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
Module 1 – Chapter 1 Key concepts: 1)To face the complexity of global issues, we need we need an interdisciplinary approach.
2)An example: to address global issues such as peace or the climate crisis, we must necessarily consider their connections with democracy, justice, human rights, and economic development.
3)Global Citizenship Education promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understand the connection between global challenges and everyone's role in improving the society we live in.
Chapter 2
WHAT IS INTER- DISCIPLINARITY?
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
INTERDISCIPLINARITY IS...
It is a form of co-operation between various disciplines, which contribute to the achievement of a common end and which, through their association, further the emergence and advancement of new knowledge.
The terms “interdisciplinarity” have been in common use in international academia for several years, both in research and teaching.
In current educational language, the term 'discipline' is often used as a synonym for 'subject,' which instead primarily refers to the disciplinary content.
Let's discover the differences!
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
MULTIDISCIPLINARITY is the simultaneous presence of multiple disciplines, the mutual relationships of which, however, are not made explicit. At this level, multiple objectives are pursued, and there is cooperation among disciplines but not coordination.
MULTIDISCIPLINARITY
EXAMPLE: The study of a topic from the perspective of different disciplines is an example of multidisciplinarity.
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
INTERDISCIPLINARITY
Interaction existing between two or more disciplines. It addresses the need to recompose the learning and experience content of the student in a comprehensive and cross-sectoral sense. Integration can take place, for instance, at the level of methods, tools, concepts, theories, or insights. Interdisciplinarity centers on the idea that the student reworks and reconstructs the transmitted knowledge in a personal (and therefore unique and partially different) way. It implies a strong cooperation among teachers in a common project with a unique objective.
EXAMPLE: A Learning Unit that establish a common goal for the student (product) to achieve and the chosen contributions from different disciplines.
Info
WHAT IIS NTERDISCIPLINARITY?
TRANSDISCIPLINARITY
Transdisciplinarity involves not only students or academics, but also other (societal) partners in researching a complex question.
EXAMPLE: A co-creation between students and municipalities, companies, or other societal organisations. It is therefore about bringing together knowledge from science and practice, for example to arrive at a certain integrative approach or solution that also has an impact on society as in service-learning.
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
TO SUM UP
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
FOCUS ON What is an integrated curriculum?
The aim of curriculum integration lies in the integration of learning experiences which are real and meaningful to the learner. In other words, integrated curriculum involves organization of the content and the teaching-learning process around themes or activities or problems or processes which require interdisciplinary learning.
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
Module 1 – Chapter 2 Key concepts:
1) There are different forms of cooperation between disciplines: multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity, and transdisciplinarity.
2)The multidisciplinary approach: multiple disciplines work on a common theme without coordinating with each other.
3)The interdisciplinary approach: multiple disciplines work together by defining a common objective, thus creating new knowledge.
3)The transdisciplinary approach: multiple actors (school subjects, NGOs, institutions, and businesses) collaborate to produce new knowledge and skills that have an impact on society (e.g., service learning).
The aim of integrated curriculum lies in the integration of learning experiences which are real and meaningful to the learner.
Chapter 3
WHY IS INTER-DISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Interdisciplinarity is a teaching approach that allows the cross-curricular study of several subjects. This method takes the form of various Learning Units characterized by the sharing of a final product, with the contribution of different disciplines. It requires strong collaboration between teachers, a high level of organisation and lengthy planning
Read more
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
- Provides students with a wider view of the world by making them acquire a new, adult awareness that is open to the opinions of others
Why is intersciplinarity important?
- Students can apply transversal skills
- Enhance the team work among teachers to project and plan together on different topics
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Which skills does inter- disciplinarity strengthen?
Read More
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Module 1 – Chapter 3 Key concepts:
1)Interdisciplinarity requires strong collaboration between teachers, a high level of organisation and lengthy planning.
2)Interdisciplinarity provides students with a wider view of the world.
3)Interdisciplinarity enhance the teamwork among teachers.
4)Interdisciplinarity promote different skills in students: entrepreneurship, critical thinking, active listening, teamwork, effective listening.
Read More
Chapter 4
GLOBAL AND EUROPEAN REFERENCES
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
Let’s start from the global plan AGENDA 2030
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL
The European Green Deal builds on the UN 2030 Agenda, of which it is an integral part, but identifies additional, more ambitious targets. In particular, that of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
Ecological transition, one of the pillars of sustainable development, is a priority. In this context, sustainability is not only seen from an environmental point of view but integrates all areas of EU action. Indeed, with this plan, the Union aims to take an inclusive approach that is aware of current economic and social inequalities.
Discover the European Green Deal visual story
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
THE GREEN DEAL IN SOME NUMBERS
Click on the puzzel and discover their impact
Climate change
From farm to fork
Just transition
Biodiversity
Industry
Watch
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
THE DIGITAL ACTION PLAN
The Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) is a renewed European Union (EU) policy initiative that sets out a common vision of high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education in Europe, and aims to support the adaptation of the education and training systems of Member States to the digital age.
Discover the European Education Area
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
The DIGITAL ACTION PLAN includes two strategic priorities and fourteen actions to support them.
PRIORITY 1 Fostering the development of a high-performing digital education ecosystem.
Actions Priority 1
PRIORITY 2 Enhancing digital skills and competences for the digital transformation
Actions Priority 2
Watch
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
PRIORITY 1 Fostering the development of a high-performing digital education ecosystem.
WHAT WILL THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DO TO ACHIEVE THIS PRIORITY?
Action 1: Structured Dialogue with Member States on digital education and skills and Council recommendation on the key enabling factors for successful digital education and training Action 2: Council Recommendation on blended learning approaches for high-quality and inclusive primary and secondary education
Action 3: European Digital Education Content Framework
Action 4: Connectivity and digital equipment for education and training
Action 5: Digital transformation plans for education and training institutions
Action 6: Ethical guidelines on the use of AI and data in teaching and learning for educators
Watch
Discover the ACTIONS
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
PRIORITY 2 Enhancing digital skills and competences for the digital transformation
WHAT WILL THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DO TO ACHIEVE THIS PRIORITY?
Action 7: Common guidelines for teachers and educators to foster digital literacy and tackle disinformation through education and training
Action 8: Updating the European Digital Competence Framework to include AI and data-related skills
Action 9: European Digital Skills Certificate (EDSC)
Action 10: Council recommendation on improving the provision of digital skills in education and training
Action 11: Cross-national collection of data and an EU-level target on student digital skills
Action 12: Digital Opportunity Traineeships
Action 13: Women’s participation in STEM
European Digital Education Hub
Watch
Discover the ACTIONS
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
Do you know the European Key Competences Frameworks?
THE EU FRAMEWORK
20.00 h
Not really, but I'd like to find out more!
Digital Comp Life Comp Green Comp
20.00 h
Okay, here are some tips!
discover
20.04 h
Thank you!
20.20 h
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
GREENCOMP
LIFECOMP
DIGITAL COMP
GreenComp is a reference framework for sustainability competences. It provides a common ground to learners and guidance to educators, advancing a consensual definition of what sustainability as a competence entails.
LifeComp is a framework to establish a shared understanding on the “personal, social and learning to learn” key competence. It includes nine competences, organised in three areas: The "personal" area (P1, P2, P3), the "social" area (S1, S2, S3) and the "learning to learn" area (L1, L2, L3)
In DigComp, digital competence involves the confident, critical and responsible use of, and engagement with, digital technologies for learning, at work, and for participation in society. It is defined as a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes.
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
Module 1 – Chapter 4 Key concepts:
1)As a teacher you can find Global and European References based on an interdisciplinary approach in:
o Agenda 2030: helps you understanding the connections among global goals.
o European Green Deal: helps you in exploring different areas of intervention to promote a green transition of Europe.
o Digital Action Plan: supports the adaptation of the education and training systems of Member States to the digital age.
2)Interdisciplinarity promote key competences of students. Some European frameworks of competences are:
o DigComp: involves the confident, critical and responsible use of, and engagement with, digital technologies.
o LifeComp: is a framework to establish a shared understanding on the “personal, social and learning to learn” key competence.
o GreenComp: is a reference framework for sustainability competences.
ASSESSMENT TIME!
Complete the gamified micro-challenge for this module and claim your badge!
Click to get your badge!
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
But what do European school systems say about interdisciplinarity?
To find out, you just have to go to the next module...
20.00 h
And in the countries where the Intergames project is being implemented?
20.00 h
How can the interdisciplinary approach be translated into teaching?
20.04 h
Are there any good practices that can inspire me?
20.20 h
Thank you for your interest in understanding the significance of Interdisciplinarity in education and how to incorporate these in your work.
Go to Module 2
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Do you know what System Thinking is?
It is a way of making sense of the complexity of the world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it down into its parts.
Do you know that...?
An Australian case study conducted by P. Hughes proposed four forms of curriculum integration:
- Interdisciplinarity through correlation of subjects.
- Interdisciplinarity through themes, topics or approach.
- Interdisciplinarity in practical thinking (practical areas whose importance is made clear by individual or social demands).
- Interdisciplinarity through the learner's own interested inquiry.
International Symposium on Interdisciplinarity in General Education, Paris, UNESCO,1985
Climate change threatens peace by increasing competition for scarce resources, such as water and food. Environmental crises can intensify social tensions, trigger forced migrations, and spark conflicts, undermining stability and cohesion within communities.
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
20-30% of species could die out if global mean temperatures go up by 1.5-2.5 degrees. (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2023) Climate change directly affects the environment by altering ecosystems, shifting weather patterns, and increasing extreme events. These changes disrupt biodiversity, impact natural resources, and threaten habitats.
Between 2030 and 2050 climate change is expected to cause 250000 additional yearly deaths from undernutrition, malaria and coastal flooding. (World Health Organization) Climate change impacts well-being by affecting health, food security, and access to clean water. Extreme weather events can lead to injuries and mental health issues, while changing ecosystems disrupt food supplies.
why intersciplinarity is important?
Do you know what System Thinking is?
It is a way of making sense of the complexity of the world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it down into its parts.
The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realised. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
Priority 2:
- Basic digital skills and competences from an early age (digital literacy, including combating misinformation, computer literacy and good knowledge and understanding of data-intensive technologies such as artificial intelligence)
- Advanced digital skills to form specialised digital profiles, ensuring that women and young girls are equally represented in digital studies and careers
1° increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product. (World Economic Forum, 2024) Addressing climate change is essential for ensuring future economic prosperity. The environmental impacts influence production and consumption, while transitioning to a sustainable economy requires investments in green technologies.
In 2022, weather-related hazards triggered 32.6 million internal displacements. (International Displacement Monitoring Centre- IDMC) Climate change connects to human geography by influencing settlement patterns, land use, and available resources. By altering the climate, it changes social and economic dynamics, determining population distribution and adaptation strategies.
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
Priority 1:
- Implement digital infrastructure, connectivity and equipment
- Planning and developing effective digital capabilities, including up-to-date organisational skills
- Preparing teachers with digital skills
- Create high quality learning content, user-friendly tools and secure platforms that respect privacy and ethical standards
What is linked to Climate Change?
Climate change is interrelated to many of the global challenges of our century. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the UN body responsible for the scientific assessment of climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, as well as adaptation and mitigation options.
Action 7
Action 11
Action 8
Action 12
Action 9
Action 13
Hub 14
Action 10
What is linked to Peace and Sustainability?
Peace and Sustainability are linked to the challenge of building a society based on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance and solidarity, which rejects violence and prevents any form of conflict, and ensures everyones full enjoyment of all rights and the means to fully participate in its development. The challenges, therefore, are connected to environmental problems, various conflicts at local, regional, and global levels, poverty and development, large-scale migrations, etc.
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
EU Sustainable Mineral Resources annual demand
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
3 million new trees planted
Action 1
Action 4
Action 2
Action 5
Action 6
Action 3
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The InterGames Virtual Learning Lab
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Education
Start
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Welcome
Welcome to the InterGames Virtual Learning Lab!Are you interested in finding out more about interdisciplinary approaches in secondary education? Look no further! The Virtual Learning Lab is a tool to support secondary teachers' training in interdisciplinarity and gamification in education, a core step for the successful education of all secondary students on these aspects. The visual and interactive elements support accessibility priciples with for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
INTRODUCTION
This first module will guide you through an in-depth exploration of the concept of interdisciplinarity, to better understand its meanings and its usefulness in developing key competencies for lifelong learning. You will discover how interdisciplinarity is a fundamental approach for understanding and responding to today's global challenges. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to delve into some European documents and action plans that guide European efforts on fundamental issues, providing you with the inspiration to create interdisciplinary pathways with your students.
Chapter 1
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
"When we consider the great challenges that humanity faces today, we realize that we need an interdisciplinary approach” Nobel Prize winner, Ilya Prigogine
Life and its current problems are not divided up into disciplines, they must be tackled through interdisciplinary approaches. Their complexity is such that they involve interaction between very different aspects of knowledge and its discovery.
Let's see some examples
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
JUSTICE
FREEDOM
peace & sustainability
SOLIDARITY
DEMOCRACY
TOLERACE
discover
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
WELL BEING
ECONOMIC SCIENCE
climate change
ENVIRONMENT
PEACE
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
discover
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
Education should serve not only the development and improvement of individuals but also the growth and improvement of society as a whole.
Action through Education
GLOBAL ISSUES, INTERSCIPLINARY APPROACH
Module 1 – Chapter 1 Key concepts: 1)To face the complexity of global issues, we need we need an interdisciplinary approach. 2)An example: to address global issues such as peace or the climate crisis, we must necessarily consider their connections with democracy, justice, human rights, and economic development. 3)Global Citizenship Education promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understand the connection between global challenges and everyone's role in improving the society we live in.
Chapter 2
WHAT IS INTER- DISCIPLINARITY?
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
INTERDISCIPLINARITY IS...
It is a form of co-operation between various disciplines, which contribute to the achievement of a common end and which, through their association, further the emergence and advancement of new knowledge.
The terms “interdisciplinarity” have been in common use in international academia for several years, both in research and teaching.
In current educational language, the term 'discipline' is often used as a synonym for 'subject,' which instead primarily refers to the disciplinary content.
Let's discover the differences!
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
MULTIDISCIPLINARITY is the simultaneous presence of multiple disciplines, the mutual relationships of which, however, are not made explicit. At this level, multiple objectives are pursued, and there is cooperation among disciplines but not coordination.
MULTIDISCIPLINARITY
EXAMPLE: The study of a topic from the perspective of different disciplines is an example of multidisciplinarity.
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
INTERDISCIPLINARITY
Interaction existing between two or more disciplines. It addresses the need to recompose the learning and experience content of the student in a comprehensive and cross-sectoral sense. Integration can take place, for instance, at the level of methods, tools, concepts, theories, or insights. Interdisciplinarity centers on the idea that the student reworks and reconstructs the transmitted knowledge in a personal (and therefore unique and partially different) way. It implies a strong cooperation among teachers in a common project with a unique objective.
EXAMPLE: A Learning Unit that establish a common goal for the student (product) to achieve and the chosen contributions from different disciplines.
Info
WHAT IIS NTERDISCIPLINARITY?
TRANSDISCIPLINARITY
Transdisciplinarity involves not only students or academics, but also other (societal) partners in researching a complex question.
EXAMPLE: A co-creation between students and municipalities, companies, or other societal organisations. It is therefore about bringing together knowledge from science and practice, for example to arrive at a certain integrative approach or solution that also has an impact on society as in service-learning.
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
TO SUM UP
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
FOCUS ON What is an integrated curriculum?
The aim of curriculum integration lies in the integration of learning experiences which are real and meaningful to the learner. In other words, integrated curriculum involves organization of the content and the teaching-learning process around themes or activities or problems or processes which require interdisciplinary learning.
WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY?
Module 1 – Chapter 2 Key concepts: 1) There are different forms of cooperation between disciplines: multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity, and transdisciplinarity. 2)The multidisciplinary approach: multiple disciplines work on a common theme without coordinating with each other. 3)The interdisciplinary approach: multiple disciplines work together by defining a common objective, thus creating new knowledge. 3)The transdisciplinary approach: multiple actors (school subjects, NGOs, institutions, and businesses) collaborate to produce new knowledge and skills that have an impact on society (e.g., service learning). The aim of integrated curriculum lies in the integration of learning experiences which are real and meaningful to the learner.
Chapter 3
WHY IS INTER-DISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Interdisciplinarity is a teaching approach that allows the cross-curricular study of several subjects. This method takes the form of various Learning Units characterized by the sharing of a final product, with the contribution of different disciplines. It requires strong collaboration between teachers, a high level of organisation and lengthy planning
Read more
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Why is intersciplinarity important?
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Which skills does inter- disciplinarity strengthen?
Read More
WHY IS INTERDISCIPLINARITY IMPORTANT?
Module 1 – Chapter 3 Key concepts: 1)Interdisciplinarity requires strong collaboration between teachers, a high level of organisation and lengthy planning. 2)Interdisciplinarity provides students with a wider view of the world. 3)Interdisciplinarity enhance the teamwork among teachers. 4)Interdisciplinarity promote different skills in students: entrepreneurship, critical thinking, active listening, teamwork, effective listening.
Read More
Chapter 4
GLOBAL AND EUROPEAN REFERENCES
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
Let’s start from the global plan AGENDA 2030
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL
The European Green Deal builds on the UN 2030 Agenda, of which it is an integral part, but identifies additional, more ambitious targets. In particular, that of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Ecological transition, one of the pillars of sustainable development, is a priority. In this context, sustainability is not only seen from an environmental point of view but integrates all areas of EU action. Indeed, with this plan, the Union aims to take an inclusive approach that is aware of current economic and social inequalities.
Discover the European Green Deal visual story
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
THE GREEN DEAL IN SOME NUMBERS
Click on the puzzel and discover their impact
Climate change
From farm to fork
Just transition
Biodiversity
Industry
Watch
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
THE DIGITAL ACTION PLAN
The Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) is a renewed European Union (EU) policy initiative that sets out a common vision of high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education in Europe, and aims to support the adaptation of the education and training systems of Member States to the digital age.
Discover the European Education Area
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
The DIGITAL ACTION PLAN includes two strategic priorities and fourteen actions to support them.
PRIORITY 1 Fostering the development of a high-performing digital education ecosystem.
Actions Priority 1
PRIORITY 2 Enhancing digital skills and competences for the digital transformation
Actions Priority 2
Watch
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
PRIORITY 1 Fostering the development of a high-performing digital education ecosystem.
WHAT WILL THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DO TO ACHIEVE THIS PRIORITY?
Action 1: Structured Dialogue with Member States on digital education and skills and Council recommendation on the key enabling factors for successful digital education and training Action 2: Council Recommendation on blended learning approaches for high-quality and inclusive primary and secondary education Action 3: European Digital Education Content Framework Action 4: Connectivity and digital equipment for education and training Action 5: Digital transformation plans for education and training institutions Action 6: Ethical guidelines on the use of AI and data in teaching and learning for educators
Watch
Discover the ACTIONS
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
PRIORITY 2 Enhancing digital skills and competences for the digital transformation
WHAT WILL THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DO TO ACHIEVE THIS PRIORITY?
Action 7: Common guidelines for teachers and educators to foster digital literacy and tackle disinformation through education and training Action 8: Updating the European Digital Competence Framework to include AI and data-related skills Action 9: European Digital Skills Certificate (EDSC) Action 10: Council recommendation on improving the provision of digital skills in education and training Action 11: Cross-national collection of data and an EU-level target on student digital skills Action 12: Digital Opportunity Traineeships Action 13: Women’s participation in STEM European Digital Education Hub
Watch
Discover the ACTIONS
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
Do you know the European Key Competences Frameworks?
THE EU FRAMEWORK
20.00 h
Not really, but I'd like to find out more!
Digital Comp Life Comp Green Comp
20.00 h
Okay, here are some tips!
discover
20.04 h
Thank you!
20.20 h
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
GREENCOMP
LIFECOMP
DIGITAL COMP
GreenComp is a reference framework for sustainability competences. It provides a common ground to learners and guidance to educators, advancing a consensual definition of what sustainability as a competence entails.
LifeComp is a framework to establish a shared understanding on the “personal, social and learning to learn” key competence. It includes nine competences, organised in three areas: The "personal" area (P1, P2, P3), the "social" area (S1, S2, S3) and the "learning to learn" area (L1, L2, L3)
In DigComp, digital competence involves the confident, critical and responsible use of, and engagement with, digital technologies for learning, at work, and for participation in society. It is defined as a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes.
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
Module 1 – Chapter 4 Key concepts: 1)As a teacher you can find Global and European References based on an interdisciplinary approach in: o Agenda 2030: helps you understanding the connections among global goals. o European Green Deal: helps you in exploring different areas of intervention to promote a green transition of Europe. o Digital Action Plan: supports the adaptation of the education and training systems of Member States to the digital age. 2)Interdisciplinarity promote key competences of students. Some European frameworks of competences are: o DigComp: involves the confident, critical and responsible use of, and engagement with, digital technologies. o LifeComp: is a framework to establish a shared understanding on the “personal, social and learning to learn” key competence. o GreenComp: is a reference framework for sustainability competences.
ASSESSMENT TIME!
Complete the gamified micro-challenge for this module and claim your badge!
Click to get your badge!
GLOBAL EUROPEAN REFERENCES
But what do European school systems say about interdisciplinarity?
To find out, you just have to go to the next module...
20.00 h
And in the countries where the Intergames project is being implemented?
20.00 h
How can the interdisciplinary approach be translated into teaching?
20.04 h
Are there any good practices that can inspire me?
20.20 h
Thank you for your interest in understanding the significance of Interdisciplinarity in education and how to incorporate these in your work.
Go to Module 2
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Do you know what System Thinking is?
It is a way of making sense of the complexity of the world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it down into its parts.
Do you know that...?
An Australian case study conducted by P. Hughes proposed four forms of curriculum integration:
International Symposium on Interdisciplinarity in General Education, Paris, UNESCO,1985
Climate change threatens peace by increasing competition for scarce resources, such as water and food. Environmental crises can intensify social tensions, trigger forced migrations, and spark conflicts, undermining stability and cohesion within communities.
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
20-30% of species could die out if global mean temperatures go up by 1.5-2.5 degrees. (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2023) Climate change directly affects the environment by altering ecosystems, shifting weather patterns, and increasing extreme events. These changes disrupt biodiversity, impact natural resources, and threaten habitats.
Between 2030 and 2050 climate change is expected to cause 250000 additional yearly deaths from undernutrition, malaria and coastal flooding. (World Health Organization) Climate change impacts well-being by affecting health, food security, and access to clean water. Extreme weather events can lead to injuries and mental health issues, while changing ecosystems disrupt food supplies.
why intersciplinarity is important?
Do you know what System Thinking is?
It is a way of making sense of the complexity of the world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it down into its parts.
The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realised. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
Priority 2:
1° increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product. (World Economic Forum, 2024) Addressing climate change is essential for ensuring future economic prosperity. The environmental impacts influence production and consumption, while transitioning to a sustainable economy requires investments in green technologies.
In 2022, weather-related hazards triggered 32.6 million internal displacements. (International Displacement Monitoring Centre- IDMC) Climate change connects to human geography by influencing settlement patterns, land use, and available resources. By altering the climate, it changes social and economic dynamics, determining population distribution and adaptation strategies.
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
Priority 1:
What is linked to Climate Change?
Climate change is interrelated to many of the global challenges of our century. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the UN body responsible for the scientific assessment of climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, as well as adaptation and mitigation options.
Action 7
Action 11
Action 8
Action 12
Action 9
Action 13
Hub 14
Action 10
What is linked to Peace and Sustainability?
Peace and Sustainability are linked to the challenge of building a society based on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance and solidarity, which rejects violence and prevents any form of conflict, and ensures everyones full enjoyment of all rights and the means to fully participate in its development. The challenges, therefore, are connected to environmental problems, various conflicts at local, regional, and global levels, poverty and development, large-scale migrations, etc.
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
EU Sustainable Mineral Resources annual demand
By 2030, the EU aims to achieve:
3 million new trees planted
Action 1
Action 4
Action 2
Action 5
Action 6
Action 3