INTER DISCIPLINARY

CURRICULUM
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Shelja.s
Introduction
• Inter disciplinary curriculum refers to discussing a core
theme, problem or a topic from the point of view of different
subject disciplines.
• Inter disciplinary approach does not compartmentalize
knowledge as a separate discipline but integrate them so
as to develop a holistic point of view on anything.
DEFINITION
 An inter- disciplinary curriculum is a holistic approach that links the disciplines
by emphasising relationships and connections.

 Inter- disciplinary curriculum also refers to discussing a core theme, problem or a

topic from the point of view of different subject disciplines.

 In the inter-disciplinary curriculum, the planned learning experiences not only

provide the learners power to perceive new relationships and thus to create new
ideas, models, systems etc.

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Inter disciplinary approach encourages developing different perspectives,
particularly adopting alternative methods in studying problem faces in life.
In brief inter disciplinary approach is studying and analyzing any concept,

topic or problem from different disciplines.

According to Meeth (1978) states that inter- disciplinary approach emphasizes

finding relationships between disciplines.

• As problems of the present day modern world are not confined to a
single subject discipline.
• To find solution for them, experts from different subject disciplines
need to work together.
• To facilitate this the curriculum of school or higher education should
be framed following the inter disciplinary approach.
• For example for the topic Eye

• It’s structure, defects in Eye Sight and the methods of rectifying them and

conserving Eye Sight by strengthening the relevant muscles may be integrated

and included in the curriculum.
Growing Need for Inter Disciplinary curriculum
• The need for following the inter disciplinary approach in education is
increasing day by day.
• It is necessary to adopt the inter disciplinary approach in designing the
curriculum.
• The world we live is well integrated into a unity
• The world and it’s problems can be viewed from different angle.
• When the curriculum is framed on the basis of disciplines, knowledge is

partitioned and they appear as isolated islands.

• It makes difficult for the students to develop an integrated outlook about any

concept or problem.
• So it is necessary to develop and use inter disciplinary curriculum to make the

students understand fully the world and the problems in it.

• The present method of curriculum development was born out of European

traditions. It was designed to groom students with high academic proficiency.

• In the present day context we need a broad based curriculum. All categories of

students should develop the ability to face and solve the problems of life.
• Traditional curriculum cannot meet this challenge.
• In addition to the traditional areas of study, it has become necessary to add

quite areas of study like environmental education, education and work,

education and peace etc.
• These new subjects are essentially inter disciplinary in nature.

• To develop in students the ability to solve the problem of life, employing inter

disciplinary approach in curriculum construction is essential.

Conclusion
• Linking science and technology education with productive work will enable the

students to develop positive attitudes to work, ability to cope up with the

problems of life and fulfil the needs of the community.
• Teaching of science and technology should be suitably integrated with the

teaching of social sciences.