2. What Is Interdisciplinary Studies Of Social Science?
• Interdisciplinary Social Science focuses on
understanding these complex issues and on
finding solutions to the individual and societal
problems that play a role in them.
Comprehensive explanations emerge from
interdisciplinary research.
3. Why is social science
interdisciplinary?
• Social studies is perfect for interdisciplinary teaching
because it includes:
• the study of concepts and themes
• ideas and beliefs
• people and places
• all of which incorporate knowledge learned in other
school subjects Concepts help to form the foundation
of subject matter.
4. What is interdisciplinarity and why is it important in the
social sciences?
• Interdisciplinary study allows for
synthesis of ideas and the
synthesis of characteristics from
many disciplines.
• At the same time it addresses
students’ individual differences
and helps to develop important,
transferable skills.
5. What do you mean by interdisciplinary
study?
• The word “interdisciplinary” is
defined in Merriam-Webster as
simply “involving two or more
academic, scientific, or artistic
disciplines.”
6. What jobs can
you get with
a degree in
social
sciences?
• Career options for social science graduates
include:
• legislative aid/analyst
• research analys
• assistant planner
• federal and state agencies
• public administration
• city and county planning departments
• social studies teacher
• Sociologist
• Psychologist
• Public relations expert
• Genealogist
• Journalist
• Politician
• Archaeologist
• Law enforcement or Corrections
• Judge or lawyer
7. What is an example of
interdisciplinary?
• Interdisciplinary programs draw from
two or more academic disciplines that
work together to create a powerful
learning experience and emphasize
integrative learning, critical
thinking, and creative problem
solving. Learn creative solutions to
some of today’s most challenging
problems.
8. What is the relationship between social science and
society?
• Social science examines the
relationships between individuals and
societies, as well as the development
and operation of societies, rather
than studying the physical world.
These academic disciplines rely more
heavily on interpretation and
qualitative research methodologies.
9. Is Interdisciplinary Bad or a
Difficult Path?
• Interdisciplinarity is costly, both
in time and money. Interdisciplinary
teaching does not provide enough
substantial expertise on a specific
subject. Students trained in
interdisciplinarity, who do not also
have disciplinary expertise, do not
have sufficient knowledge or skills
to tackle problems.
10. Why is it important to apply the social sciences
interdisciplinary approach in studying social issues and
problems?
• Understand the ethical dilemmas
that accompany social issues.
• Ethical considerations are
important when sorting through the
quagmire of moral factors, equal
justice, and social issues
11. What are the characteristics of interdisciplinary
social science studies?
Interdisciplinary studies is one of the best preparations for achieving these
results.
• Ask questions.
• Determine goals and meets them.
• Be open-minded, independent thinker.
• Adaptable, not afraid to try new things.
• Be creative and innovative.
• Adapts textbook knowledge to the real world.
• Continues to grow and learn.
• Develop adaptive skills.
