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A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences
Published on: September 4, 2019
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Interdisciplinary education and authentic development.
Alberto Ciferri1, Angelaurelio Soldi2
1Duke University, Durham, NC USA.
International Review of Education. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Erziehungswissenschaft. Revue Internationale De Pedagogie
|January 12, 2021
Summary
This study introduces authentic development, an educational approach integrating history, sociology, and economics to foster social harmony and economic well-being. It aims to create balanced societal progress through interdisciplinary learning.
Area of Science:
- Interdisciplinary studies
- Socio-economics
- Educational research
Background:
- Traditional academic disciplines often neglect the interplay between social harmony and economic development.
- Recent focus on fostering evolved cultural values alongside societal progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and pilot an educational approach for promoting "authentic development."
- To integrate historical, sociological, and economic perspectives in secondary education.
Main Methods:
- Development of an interdisciplinary curriculum using a textbook on 28 American nations.
- Utilizing analytical parameters for social interaction and income generation.
- Student-led digital and group research on conditions for social harmony and economic well-being.
Main Results:
- Piloted educational approach in four secondary schools in Antigua, Guatemala with 50 students (aged 17-19).
- Students engaged in research to understand factors influencing social harmony and economic well-being.
- Long-term impact on university performance is pending further observation.
Conclusions:
- The proposed educational model offers a framework for fostering authentic development.
- Interdisciplinary approaches can enhance understanding of the complex relationship between social and economic factors.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the sustained impact of this educational intervention.
Keywords:
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