Introduction to Integrative Studies / Edition 2

by Marcus Tanner

Overview

Many students are choosing interdisciplinary degrees as a way to explore and study multiple interests or one area of interest from multiple perspectives and often apply that learning in new and unique ways. Students love how the new Introduction to Integrative Studies text provides a foundation for learning in an interdisciplinary program!

Introduction to Integrative Studies is not your standard textbook. Many students enjoy the personal and conversational tone of the text. Dr. Tanner uses examples from his own career throughout the book.

By using examples from his life Dr. Tanner demonstrates through the written word topics discussed which helps provide a clearer understanding of included concepts. The text explicitly aims at helping students understand how interdisciplinary and integrative thinking can play an important role in how one interacts within their context.

Introduction to Integrative Studies, written by an interdisciplinarian, is an entry level textbook for students enrolled in an interdisciplinary degree program that may have an emphasis on integrative learning. Written in an easy to read conversational tone, the text provides an overview of the basic concepts related to interdisciplinary and integrative studies. The author shares many personal stories and provides examples of interdisciplinary research, integrative learning, and how others are applying the principles and concepts in unique ways.

Instructors adopting this text will love the four part layout and ease of using each chapter as lessons during a 15 or 16 week term. The material can easily be adjusted for a four week summer term. Each chapter also includes opportunities for student to check their learning or explore other opportunities for active learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465296290
Publisher:	Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Publication date:	07/13/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	7.45(w) x 9.22(h) x 0.38(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction

University Studies at Texas Tech

Integrative Studies at Texas Tech

AAC&U and LEAP

Conclusion

References

PART I Interdisciplinarity & Integrative Learning 1

Chapter 1 Defining Integrative and Interdisciplinary Studies

Objectives

Key Terms

Disciplinarity

Crossdisciplinarity

Multidisciplinary

Interdisciplinarity

Integrative Studies

Transdisciplinary

Conclusion

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

Chapter 2 History of Interdisciplinarity

Objectives.

Key Terms

Early Civilization Education

Greek Education

Medieval Education

17th and 18th Century Education

Interdisciplinarity in 20th Century Education

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

Chapter 3 Theories of Interdisciplinarity & Integrative Learning

Objectives

Key Terms

Grand Theories

Systemic Theories

Learning Theories

Interdisciplinary Research Process

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

Chapter 4 Critical Thinking and Epistemology

Objectives

Key Terms

Worldviews

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

Chapter 5 Integrative Learning

Objectives

Key Terms

Creating Your Own Integrative Experiences

Integrative Learners as Lifelong Learners

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

PART II Interdisciplinary Research

Chapter 6 Basic Research Methods

Objectives

Key Terms

Research Goals

Quantitative Research Design

Experiments

Qualitative Methods

Evaluation Research

Reporting Research

Ethics

Review and Discussion

Making Connections.

References

Chapter 7 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research

Objectives.

Key Terms.

Conditions for Successful Interdisciplinary Research.

Conditions for Integration.

Moving Beyond Interdisciplinarity.

Mapping the Problem.

Review and Discussion.

Making Connections.

References.

Chapter 8 Methods of Integration

Objectives.

Key Terms.

Types of Transfer.

Mechanisms of Transfer.

Bridges for Transfer of Learning

Interdisciplinary Integration.

Review and Discussion.

Making Connections.

References.

PART III Interdisciplinary Priorities

Chapter 9 Describing Interdisciplinary and Integrative Learners .

Objectives.

Key Terms.

Speaking Metaphorically.

Types of Metaphors.

Interdisciplinary Society.

Disadvantages and Criticism of Interdisciplinarity.

Advantages of Interdisciplinarity

Employers Expectations.

Characteristics of Interdisciplinarians.

Review and Discussion.

Making Connections.

References.

Chapter 10 Issues on Global Perspectives and Team Leadership

Objectives

Key Terms

Globalization

Global Diversity

Global Primacy

Interdisciplinary Teams

Problems in Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

Chapter 11 Constructing Interdisciplinarity

Objectives

Key Terms

The Family Life Cycle

Construing Continuity

Constructing Your Story

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

PART IV Interdisciplinary Portfolios

Chapter 12 The Value of Interdisciplinary Studies

Objectives

A Systemic Complex Problem

The Need for Interdisciplinary Studies

Integrative Learning

Value Defined

Review and Discussion

Making Connections

References

Chapter 13 Job Hunting and Interdisciplinary Portfolios

Objectives

Key Terms

Job Hunting 101

Types of Portfolios

Interdisciplinary Portfolios

Review and Discussion

Making Connections.

References.

Chapter 14 Interdisciplinary Resumes

Objectives.

Key Terms.

Emphasize the Positive.

Types of Resumes.

Essential Information for the Resume.

Master Resume.

Online Resumes & Applications.

Cover Letters .

References and Recommendations.

Review and Discussion.

Making Connections.

Chapter 15 Graduation and Graduate School

Objectives.

Key Terms.

Graduation and the Job Search.

Preparing for Graduate School .

Review and Discussion.

Making Connections.

Index