Interdisciplinary science research and education

Science history shows us that interdisciplinarity is a spontaneous process that is intrinsic to, and engendered by, research activity. It is an activity that is done rather than an object to be designed and constructed. We examine three vignettes from the history of science that display the interdis...

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Published in:Higher education research and development 2013-06, Vol.32 (3), p.407-419
Main Authors: MacKinnon, P.J., Hine, D., Barnard, R.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
interdisciplinarity
Interdisciplinary Approach
Postsecondary education
Problem-solving
Science
Science education
Science History
science research
Scientific Research
Student Research
Tertiary education
undergraduate research
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate study
University students
Vignettes
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Summary:Science history shows us that interdisciplinarity is a spontaneous process that is intrinsic to, and engendered by, research activity. It is an activity that is done rather than an object to be designed and constructed. We examine three vignettes from the history of science that display the interdisciplinary process at work and consider the implications for education. We consider recent examples of interdisciplinary science education, including where interdisciplinarity involves students in authentic scientific research. We conclude that the reconciliation of research and education is a meaningful role for interdisciplinary practice in science education.
ISSN:0729-4360
1469-8366
DOI:10.1080/07294360.2012.686482