An Interdisciplinary Approach to Education: Case Study of an Academic Exchange

Jean-Baptiste Souppez

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    Abstract

    As the challenges faced in today's world are increasingly complex, a large number of specialised individuals now need to collaborate together to combine their expertise. Since the professional world is interdisciplinary, the learning and teaching provided in higher education must adapt and consider the interdisciplinary approach, very clearly encouraged in the United-Kingdom by both the Higher Education Academy and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. Building on the known benefits of interdisciplinary education, an academic exchange between boatbuilding and yacht design students has been conducted to develop and validate an interdisciplinary learning pedagogical model. Primarily focussed on the maritime field, the proposed model has three bases, learning, reflection and capabilities, respectively supporting studies, bridging the skills gap and enhancing employability, thereby answering the contemporary demands from both students and the maritime industry.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages8
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Sept 2016
    EventEducation & Professional Development of Engineers in the Maritime Industry - Singapore, Singapore
    Duration: 20 Sept 2016 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceEducation & Professional Development of Engineers in the Maritime Industry
    Country/TerritorySingapore
    CitySingapore
    Period20/09/16 → …

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