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Convergence and transdisciplinary teaching in quantitative biology.
Robert Mayes1, Joseph Dauer2, David Owens1
1Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, United States.
Quantitative Plant Biology
|August 17, 2023
Summary
This study summarizes convergence and transdisciplinary teaching in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. It highlights deep integration of knowledge to solve real-world problems, using plant biology as an example.
Area of Science:
- STEM Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Background:
- The National Science and Technology Council advocates for enhanced STEM education.
- The National Science Foundation defines convergence as merging diverse fields for innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize convergence and transdisciplinary teaching in STEM.
- To provide examples of convergence and transdisciplinary teaching in plant biology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual summary of convergence and transdisciplinary teaching.
- Case study examples in plant biology.
Main Results:
- Convergence involves merging diverse ideas and technologies.
- Transdisciplinary teaching requires deep integration of skills and knowledge for problem-solving.
Conclusions:
- Convergence and transdisciplinary approaches are crucial for modern STEM education.
- Discusses limitations in current conceptions of convergence and transdisciplinary STEM.
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