Transdisciplinary

Recognizes and integrates expertise and knowledge from multiple sources, including western knowledge (science, math, history-social science, etc.), Indigenous knowledge, local community knowledge, etc.

Key Components

Resources that exemplify the Transdisciplinary Focus Area demonstrate the following key components:

Elementary (PK-5) Components:

  • Integration of Arts and Creative Expression
  • Experiential and Project-Based Learning
  • Building Empathy, Resilience, and Responsibility by Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Secondary (6-12) Components:

  • Understanding the Interconnected Dynamics of Climate Change
  • Holistic Problem Solving Through Multidimensional Perspectives
  • Encouraging Systems Thinking and Innovative Approaches