Abstract
A theatre professor and management professor walk into a bar, the bartender says “What can I get you?” and they both say together “New names”. What could happen when we allow ourselves to start thinking about teaching collaboratively and creatively? Could a new model of transdisciplinary co-teaching present subject matter in a way that transcends the borders of our traditional disciplines and provide students with content and an experience that better prepares them to be humans of our changing world? What new learning outcomes could be developed when we drop discipline specific language and expectations? Through the learned experiences of building a successful transdisciplinary study abroad program in Japan, the presenters will lead participants through a discussion and brainstorming session surrounding how we may be able to enhance our work as teachers by collaborating with unlike partners and reaching outside the comfort of our areas of expertise. The workshop will explore concepts of shared vocabulary that can be used to transcend discipline specific learning goals and outcomes. We will also explore building curriculum and syllabi with forward thinking language and inclusive pedagogy. Our experience also suggests that through building transdisciplinary teaching partnerships, our own discipline based teaching benefits. We will describe impacts on our “normal” teaching load that derive from our co-teaching experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss with colleagues, share ideas, barriers, and perhaps come up with new names.
Presenters
Shelby NewportProfessor, Fine and Performing Arts, University of Michigan-Flint, Michigan, United States Greg Laurence
Professor of Management, Management and Marketing - School of Management, University of Michigan-Flint, Michigan, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Beyond Borders: The Role of the Humanities in Reimagining Communities
KEYWORDS
Design Thinking, Transdisciplinary, Creativity, Experiential learning
