The document discusses an international symposium by Rashmi Kathuria on the interdisciplinary approach to education, emphasizing its relevance in addressing real-life problems and developing 21st-century skills such as creativity and collaboration. It outlines several activities conducted by students that integrated knowledge from multiple subjects, including projects on nature, costume analysis, entrepreneurship, and environmental issues. The overall impact noted is that this approach enhances student engagement, performance, and the practical application of academic subjects in daily life.

1. Interdisciplinary approach of learning
Sharing best practices….
International Symposium
By Rashmi Kathuria, ISA Coordinator,
Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi, India

2. What? and Why? interdisciplinary approach?
Today's real life problems requires interdisciplinary reflection.

3. 21st century skills include…
Creativity Communication Critical thinking
Collaboration Innovation

4. Activity#1
Learn from nature
• Students explored about various plants, best time to grow them
and how to grow them? In the process they used their knowledge
of Science and Mathematics.

5. Activity#2
Comparative analysis
• Students explored about various types of costumes in different
parts of the world. A comparative analysis was done on weather
conditions, types of clothes and materials used.

6. Activity#3
Becoming an entrepreneur
• 20 Students of grade 11 and
12 worked together to start
Udaan Creating Identity a
Kulachi Enterprise
(http://khmsudaan.blogspot.in
) which utilised their
knowledge of all subjects. This
is a great example of
interdisciplinary learning.

7. Activity#4
Creating a resource in collaboration
• 30 students of The Kulachi Global Club worked together and
created a resource on listening is important using Google tools.
They used their ICT skills and learnt to work in a collaborative
environment.

8. Activity#5
Making a mask/chart on saving earth
• Students of KHMS Primary used their art and craft skills in
learning social science. The theme of task was Save Earth.

9. Activity#6
Poster making- Noise Pollution find a solution
• Students of
classes 9 an 10
used their
knowledge of
Science, social
science and
art in
accomplishing
this task.

10. Activity#7
Road accidents a Comparative study
• Students of
classes 9 an 10
used their
knowledge of
Social science,
Mathematics,
Art and ICT
Skills for
accomplishing
this task.

11. Impact of using Interdisciplinary approach
• Students learn in an exciting and engaging way and their performance level
get better.
• It provides an opportunity to explore the utility of studying various subjects
and its utility in daily life.
• Interdisciplinary approach results in enhancing various skills in learners.

12. Thank you !!
• You may write at rashmikathuria2013@gmail.com
• You may visit
http://rashmikathuria.webs.com , http://khms24x7.blogspot.in, http://khmsudaan.blogspot.in
GTA Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjQx7GV31ls