6.0 Integrative Thinking & Reflection

Introduction

After we have gathered insights from relevant disciplines, we are ready to integrate them to develop a more comprehensive understanding of a complex problem. Module 6 explores the benefits of integrative thinking, perspective taking, and reflection as an interdisciplinary researcher and in your future profession. After completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify reasons for integrating disciplinary insights
• Explain the benefits of perspective taking
• Reflect on how your understanding of and perspective on interdisciplinary studies has changed
• Create an ePortfolio to demonstrate some of your learning in academic and non-academic experiences