by Reneta D. Lansiquot (Editor)
1. The Art and Science of Interdisciplinary Connections: A Look at Dental and Dental Hygiene Education2. Demystifying the Kitchen: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Study of Science in the Kitchen3. Place-Based Learning as a High-Impact Educational Practice4. Learning Places: Place-Based Learning in an Interdisciplinary Approach to Undergraduate Research5. Using Monuments to Teach About Racism, Colonialism, and Sexism6. Deconstructing the Heritage of Imperialism Toward Life-Long Learning: High-Impact Practices That Further Student Self-Actualization and Social Justice Analyses7. A Psychologist's Perspective for Coordinating Interdisciplinary Courses
Back Jacket
This book explores the community of practice at New York City College of Technology engaged in interdisciplinary team teaching. Professors report on their high-impact practices when they combine the assets of different disciplines. Chapters feature examples of the innovative curriculum resulting from a true interdisciplinary system, including place-based learning. The book also discusses questions of validity and measuring the influence of high-impact practice within interdisciplinary co-teaching.
Author Biography
Reneta D. Lansiquot is Professor and Founding Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Professional and Technical Writing and Director of the Honors Scholars Program at New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York, USA. She has published widely on interdisciplinary studies and educational technology.