Authors: Ulrika Sultan

DOI: 10.62670/2308-7668.2025.51.1.002

Source: Issue: vol. 51 No. 1: 7 April 2025

Publisher: PE "Center of Excellence"

Document type: Practical article

Abstract

Interdisciplinary teaching is transforming teacher education, equipping future educators with the skills to connect knowledge across subjects and develop dynamic, real-world teaching strategies. In today’s complex learning environments, collaboration across disciplines is no longer optional – it is essential. This article shares how an interdisciplinary teaching team in a higher education teacher training programme navigates this challenge. Involving one art educator, three science educators, and one technology education educator, the team worked together to design, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary coursework based on cognitive learning theories and authentic learning principles.
The described case goes beyond just integrating subjects – it highlights the human side of interdisciplinary teamwork. Trust, clear communication, and shared responsibility are key to making progress. Strong team relationships help educators combine their expertise in ways that improve both teaching and student engagement. The text also explains how interdisciplinary lessons are planned and carried out, showing how strategies like concept mapping, backward design, and co-teaching create a more connected and meaningful learning experience for students.

Key words: interdisciplinary teaching, teacher training, collaborative learning, authentic learning, subject didactics

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