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“School systems should base their curriculum not on the idea of separate subjects, but on the much more fertile idea of disciplines... which makes possible a fluid and dynamic curriculum that is interdisciplinary.” quote by Ken Robinson
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“School systems should base their curriculum not on the idea of separate subjects, but on the much more fertile idea of disciplines... which makes possible a fluid and dynamic curriculum that is interdisciplinary.”

Ken Robinson

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Curricula should be built on interdisciplinary disciplines rather than isolated subjects, fostering fluid learning.

In simple terms: Teach through integrated disciplines.

Key Takeaway

Design interdisciplinary curricula.

Themes

education creativity interdisciplinarity

Mood

optimistic inspirational

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • universities
  • training programs

Key Concepts

pedagogy systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools adopt fluid curricula?
  • What benefits arise from interdisciplinary study?
A Different Perspective

Implementation can face institutional resistance.

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