The Way to Ignite Creativity: An Overview of Patterns in Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Abstract

The increasing demand for innovative talents in society has led to a focus on cultivating people who are socially connected and can work both within and outside their discipline. An interdisciplinary curriculum is an innovative way of learning and teaching, aiming to help students improve their creativity. Studies have shown that high school students who employ interdisciplinary or integrated methods achieve better academic performance than those who do not. However, few ways about interdisciplinary curriculum direction and supporting true fusion of disciplines have been understood by teachers or teaching administrators. This thesis uses documentation methods, including text analysis and comparative studies, to analyze patterns in interdisciplinary curriculum design and propose appropriate scenarios using these patterns. In the thesis, the patterns have been divided into four catalogues standard basis, concept basis problem basis and project basis. The study aims to shape common key points that are more concrete, understandable, and actionable for future research in interdisciplinary curricula.