Interdisciplinary Team Teaching: A Collaborative Study of High-Impact Practices

by Reneta D. Lansiquot (Editor)

Overview

This book explores the community of practice at New York City College of Technology engaged in interdisciplinary team teaching. Professors report on their high-impact practices when they combine the assets of different disciplines. Chapters feature examples of the innovative curriculum resulting from a true interdisciplinary system, including place-based learning. The book also discusses questions of validity and measuring the influence of high-impact practice within interdisciplinary co-teaching.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030563028
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	11/09/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Reneta D. Lansiquot is Professor and Founding Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Professional and Technical Writing and Director of the Honors Scholars Program at New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York, USA. She has published widely on interdisciplinary studies and educational technology.

Table of Contents

1. The Art and Science of Interdisciplinary Connections: A Look at Dental and Dental Hygiene Education.- 2. Demystifying the Kitchen: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Study of Science in the Kitchen.- 3. Place-Based Learning as a High-Impact Educational Practice.- 4. Learning Places: Place-Based Learning in an Interdisciplinary Approach to Undergraduate Research.- 5. Using Monuments to Teach About Racism, Colonialism, and Sexism.- 6. Deconstructing the Heritage of Imperialism Toward Life-Long Learning: High-Impact Practices That Further Student Self-Actualization and Social Justice Analyses.- 7. A Psychologist's Perspective for Coordinating Interdisciplinary Courses.