20/10/2025
Shift to Skill-Based and Interdisciplinary Learning
The instructional focus is shifting from purely memorizing facts to developing critical thinking and applied knowledge through hands-on experiences.
Examples of Skill-Based and Interdisciplinary Learning
1) Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Students learn through the experience of planning, designing, and completing an extended project, which encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
2) STEAM/STEM Education
Increased emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) from an early age, often incorporating hands-on experiments and simple coding basics.
3) Microlearning
Breaking down content into smaller, focused, "bite-sized" units or modules to increase engagement, retention, and comprehension, which is often paired with a move toward competency-based learning.
References
Bear, A., & Skorton, D. (2019). The world needs students with interdisciplinary education. Issues in Science and Technology, 35(2), 60–62.
Thomas, J. W. (2000). A review of research on project-based learning. The Autodesk Foundation.
Campbell, C., Speldewinde, C., Howitt, C., & MacDonald, A. (2018). STEM practice in the early years. Creative Education, 9(1), 11–25.
Zhang, P., & West, R. (2020). Designing microlearning instruction for professional development through a competency based approach. TechTrends, 64(2), 329–338.
