Volume : 10, Issue : 12, DEC 2024

GANDHI MAHAVIDYALAYA, ORAI, JALAUN ONE-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR (HYBRID MODE) ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL COMPETENCY: A FUTURISTIC APPROACH

MOVING FROM SILOS TO SYNERGY: ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH MULTIDISCIPLINARY LEARNING

DR. RUPALI SHARMA

Abstract

The rapid evolution of the twenty-first century has made abstract critical thinking, an essential skill in both professional and educational contexts. This study aims to highlight the value of multidisciplinary education in enhancing students' critical thinking skills in higher education. Traditional educational systems, which tend to emphasize specialized knowledge in a particular area, can impede the development of critical thinking. Multidisciplinary techniques foster a more integrated knowledge by combining ideas from other disciplines, including the arts, sciences, and technology. This study uses a qualitative research approach that incorporates a literature review and case study analysis to examine the impact of various educational programs that employ multidisciplinary strategies on students' analytical and problem-solving abilities. To tackle complex real-world challenges, it's important to enhance critical thinking, promote adaptability, and maintain an open mind, which involves engaging with multiple disciplines. Through the use of a literature review and a case study analysis, the study examines how multidisciplinary educational programs impact students' analytical and problem-solving abilities. When confronting difficult real-world problems, it is necessary to have improved critical thinking, flexibility, and open-mindedness, which are all associated with multidisciplinary engagement. By working on collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects, students can improve their ability to evaluate and interpret complex challenges. These attempts demonstrate the integration of knowledge from several fields. The article outlines effective interdisciplinary initiatives in academic settings and provides practical methods for encouraging collaboration inside institutions to foster a culture of critical inquiry. Educational institutions can adequately prepare students for the complexities of the modern workforce. Ensuring that they have the adaptability and creative thinking required for sustained success. Ultimately, integrating multidisciplinary education is a practical way to foster a new generation of thoughtful and adaptable thinkers and improve critical thinking.

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