The Student Subskills Required for Effective Interdisciplinary Learning

Interdisciplinary teaching and learning (ITL) supports cognitive advancement in students through the integration of two or more disciplines in the learning process. This advancement is a complex cognitive skill that comprises subskills. Effective ITL demonstrates supportive learning environment and planned learning process conditions. The ITL literature implies a skills gap in students in ITL situations. This study involves an ITL event involving two departments in an Irish university. Students will engage on issues of core relevance to both disciplines. Research will be conducted into student perceptions of the skill-set required of them.