Modern Multidisciplinary Education: Challenges and Opportunities of Modern Learning Pedagogy

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this paper is to study the need for modern multidisciplinary education and how different is modern education from traditional conventional education. The basic focus of traditional education was passing information, skills, and practices to the next generation. Traditional education was based on customs, traditions, and religions. Modern education on the other hand is multidisciplinary and is based on a knowledge-based society. The advancement of technology coupled with Industry 4.0 has brought radical changes in the modern education system.

Approach: A review of the literature is performed using keywords, modern education, multidisciplinary education, innovation, entrepreneurship education, and outcome-based education to assess the modern learning pedagogy. Based on the literature review, a questionnaire was framed to collect primary data from 100 faculty members to analyse their assessment of outcome-based education, its importance, and preparedness. Along similar lines, data was collected from 100 students to understand the practical impact of outcome-based modern education.

Findings: Case-based learning, problem-solving skills, simulation-based learning, experiential learning, role play, and project–based learning are some innovative teaching pedagogies, to be implemented early in the education system to develop outcome-based education for better employability.

Value: Modern multidisciplinary learning pedagogy is imperative for higher education. Integrating the concept of multidisciplinary learning and modern learning pedagogy can address the differences in the learning styles of students and improve their employability skills. Techniques like case-based learning, experiential learning, project-based learning, and roleplay motivate students to think and link theory to real-life situations. Multidisciplinary education also helps to provide freedom to explore knowledge and choose courses by choice.

Type of Paper: Exploratory Empirical Study