Interdisciplinary Studies and Epistemological Pluralism
Part 1: Describe in your own words what it means to do "interdisciplinary" work. How does interdisciplinary coursework fit with your future goals after completing this program? References: Galbraith, M. W. (Ed.) 2004). Adult learning methods: A guide for effective instruction (3rd ed.). Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. Khapova, S. N., & Arthur, M. B. (2011). Interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary career studies. Human Relations, 64(1), 3-17. doi 10.1177/0018726710384294 Knowles, M. S. (1989). The making of an adult educator. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Long, H. B. (2004). Understanding adult learners. In M. W. Galbraith (Ed.), Adult learning methods: A guide for effective instruction (3rd ed.) (23-36). Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. Merriam, S. (2001). Andragogy and self-directed learning: Pillars of adult learning theory. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2001(89), 3-14. Newell, W. H. (2001). A theory of interdisciplinary studies. Issues in Integrative Studies, 19, 1-25. Retrieved from https://web.mit.edu/jrankin/www/interdisciplinary/interdisc_Newell.pdf Stokes, P. J. (2006). Hidden in plain sight: Adult learners forge a new tradition in higher education. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/hiedfuture/reports/stokes.pdf Part 2: Explain the concept of epistemological pluralism and discuss its importance in interdisciplinary studies. Offer an example of how you can incorporate epistemological pluralism in your current career or Military Police or your future career as a Merchant Marine. References: APUS. (2015). Online Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. Retrieved from https://www.apu.apus.edu/lp2/general-studies/bachelors.htm Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed.). Thousand Oakes, California: SAGE Publications.