multidisciplinary learning
nounUK /ˌmʌltiˌdɪsɪˈplɪnəri ˈlɜːnɪŋ/
US /ˌmʌltiˌdɪsɪˈplɪnəri ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
Learning that mixes different school subjects together in one lesson or project.
In multidisciplinary learning, the class used math and art to build a model city.
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2. A way of studying where experts from different fields work together to solve a problem.
The university's multidisciplinary learning program brought together doctors and engineers.
3. A teaching style that connects ideas from science, reading, and social studies in one activity.
Her multidisciplinary learning approach helped students see how history and geography connect.
4. Learning that draws on more than one area of knowledge to understand a big topic.
Climate change is often taught through multidisciplinary learning because it touches on science, economics, and ethics.