Literacy in the Disciplines, 6-12 (LiD) is pleased to announce our next after-school Webinar Series session.
Traversing, Transforming, Transcending, and Transgressing wicked problems in the classroom.
Many critical societal problems are neither simple nor easily solved; they are wicked problems (Zellner & Campbell, 2015). A wicked problem is a social or cultural challenge that involves many social systems and groups, has unpredictable outcomes, and defies typical problem-solving techniques (Rittel & Webber, 1973). To address real-world, wicked problems, a transdisciplinary lens is needed to support educators and students as they engage with content in ways that extend beyond traditional academic boundaries (Alford & Head, 2017). Students experience deeper learning and start thinking outside the box when their teachers collaborate to present different aspects of the same subject across various disciplines. (Mauser et al., 2013). A transdisciplinary lens allows one to construct meaning in more authentic contexts where
disciplines intersect, combine, and work together (Rice, 2013). This session will define transdisciplinarity and provide teachers with techniques to expand critical literacy opportunities in their classrooms.
When: This webinar was held on Tuesday, December 28th, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET.
The slide deck for the presentation is embedded below.
The video recording of this session is available below.
Cost: Free. LiD6-12 is funded by the South Carolina Middle Grades Initiative.
This session featured Dr. W. Ian O’Byrne.
Cost: Free. LiD6-12 is funded by the South Carolina Middle Grades Initiative.
This session will feature Dr. W. Ian O’Byrne
Dr. W. Ian O’Byrne (@wiobyrne) is an associate professor of literacy education at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. His research focuses on individuals’ dispositions and literacy practices as they read, write, and communicate in online and/or hybrid spaces. Ian is the author of many journal articles and book chapters focusing on initiatives ranging
from online and hybrid coursework, integrating technology in the classroom, computational thinking, and supporting marginalized students in literacy practices. His work can be found on his website or in his weekly newsletter.
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