The disciplines provide a wealth of resources to make sense of complex problems; when taking a transdisciplinary approach, students have the opportunity to engage in inquiry with local issues of meaning that can allow for deeper learning and engagement. Curriculum design experts from the Center for Technology and School Change propose a process for teachers to design STEM curriculum that prioritizes inquiry rooted in the community that empowers students to be active participants in a democratic society.
McCall, S., Page, K. K., Meier, E., Pike, J. Y., & Mineo, C. (2025). Transdisciplinary STEM: Converging around inquiry. Science and Children, 62(6), 13–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/00368148.2025.2559446