Interdisciplinary learning – What, why and how?
As a core context of Curriculum for Excellence, interdisciplinary learning (IDL) offers us the chance to break down traditional subject boundaries and make learning richer, more relevant, and more connected to the real world. For languages teachers, this opens up real-world opportunities to immerse learners in culture, communication, global citizenship, and cross-curricular themes.
In this workshop we will look at what IDL is (and isn’t!), share approaches and explore how languages can be meaningfully woven into projects across subjects. We’ll look at specific examples including the new SCILT Francofoot/Calciamo materials, together with existing materials such as Espacios Increíbles and Eco-Learning Partners, and there will be lots of opportunities to share ideas and experiences with one another.
Whether you're new to IDL or looking to refresh your approach, the goal is to leave you inspired and equipped with practical tools to bring interdisciplinary learning to life in your classroom.
