Case-Based Learning in Interdisciplinary Workshops

Abstract

Our interconnected and rapidly changing world raises new demands for necessary skills and competences of the 21^st century. In response, higher education institutions are increasingly integrating methods and approaches of interdisciplinary education. This article explores the design, implementation, and potential of interdisciplinary workshops conducted by the Center for Interdisciplinary Education (INTED) in a Norwegian context at the University of Oslo. Using case-based learning as a pedagogical approach, these workshops bring together students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to address and respond to complex real-world issues. While challenges remain in facilitating integration across disciplines and assessing outcomes, this article argues for the futility of such workshops to foster not only vital interdisciplinary comprehension and competence, but also epistemological humility at the university.