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oa Introduction: Design and the Changing Educational Landscape

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Transdisciplinarity is a term used to describe a process in which disciplines work together to explore problems subordinating disciplinary processes and methods for the common goal of solving the problem or challenge (Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J. M. 2015, p.30). Along with an overview of the purpose of the book and outline of the chapter structure, this chapter defines key terms and provides a framework for understanding teaching and learning in transdisciplinary forms. The book covers four sections: Designing Effective Transdisciplinary Curricula, Strategies for Incorporating Global Experiential Learning in Design Programs, Transforming Professional Identities through Transdisciplinary Learning and Global Transdisciplinary Education.

Keywords: Curricula Design ; Higher Education ; Learning Design ; Teaching and Learning ; Transdisciplinary Design

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