This paper describes the process and outcomes of deliberations by a working group tasked with setting parameters for implementing a university-wide undergraduate requirement in transdisciplinary problem-solving at The Australian National University (ANU). The group developed an ANU framework focused on six characteristics: change-oriented, systemic, context-based, pluralistic, interactive, and integrative. Challenges of implementation, such as course identification and coordination, are addressed, and a 'tag-and-points' system is proposed. Key lessons for other universities considering similar initiatives are summarized.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
May 05, 2023
Authors
Gabriele Bammer, Chris A. Browne, Chris Ballard, Natalie Lloyd, Alison Kevan, Nicholas Neales, Terhi Nurmikko-Fuller, Sean Perera, Isha Singhal, Lorrae van Kerkhoff
Tags
transdisciplinary
problem-solving
higher education
framework
implementation
challenges
university
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