Inter- and Transdisciplinary Teaching in Higher Education: Concepts, Methods, and Practice

Major challenges of our time (e.g. climate change, migration, digital transformation) are increasingly shaping research and thus influence teaching as well. Addressing these issues in Higher Education forms a central foundation for equipping our graduates for their future careers.

At the same time, such complex and open-ended problems place particular demands on lecturers and students. Due to their complexity, these « wicked problems » cannot be adequately addressed from an isolated disciplinary perspective. Rather, it is necessary to integrate knowledge from different disciplines as well as practical expertise in order to grasp topics holistically and develop viable, sustainable solutions.

In this context, the course demonstrates, how inter- and transdisciplinary teaching can be structured at a comprehensive university such as the University of Zurich, and conveys key objectives, prerequisites and methodological approaches.

Participants

• systematically integrate inter- and transdisciplinarity into their own teaching practice.
• select and apply suitable teaching methods.
• plan and design assessment formats that make interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary competences visible and assessable.
• analyse and reflect on the role requirements of teachers and students in relevant teaching and learning settings.

The program Teaching Skills and the CAS UZH in Higher Education fully approve Inter- and Transdisciplinary Teaching in Higher Education.

UZH instructors

Teaching at UZH

Master's degree from an accredited university

The courses offered in LEHRE KOMPAKT are open to instructors of all schools and departments. In order to enable all people interested to attend, we may limit the number of participants per school and department if necessary.

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Rebekka Reichold, School for Transdisciplinary Studies, University of Zurich

Dr. David Schmocker, Educational Development, University of Zurich

With their registration, participants agree to attend the entire course. A cancellation after the end of the cancellation period, no-shows without indication of unforeseeable or unavoidable reasons, or incomplete participation can result in consequences for the participation in other courses (detailed information about the terms of participation).

UZH City Campus / on site

Continuing Education in University Teaching and Learning UZH
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