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It turns out Leonardo Da Vinci could be the key to tackling climate change, according to new research.
Known across the world as one of the greatest artists and inventors to have ever lived, generations are still inspired by his life and works.
Despite producing his most famous work centuries ago, it turns out Da Vinci is still helping us create new ideas in 2021. The key is apparently emulating both his education and mindset, which experts believe could be the key to preparing young people to take on the challenges of the climate crisis.
May 14, 2021
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Author: Natalie Marchant, Writer, Formative Content
UK researchers say we need a radical shake-up of the curriculum to ensure arts and sciences are no longer taught separately.
Different disciplines should be taught together to encourage critical thinking and problem solving.
Taking a transdisciplinary approach like Da Vinci’s will better teach children how to tackle problems such as climate change, study says.
Study Arts and Science Together Like Da Vinci Did, And Youâll Get Best Outcome, Researchers Say
May 11, 2021
A radically reformed approach to education, in which different subjects teach connected themes, like climate change or food security, is being proposed by researchers who argue that it would better prepare children for the future.
In a newly published study, education researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh argue that there is a compelling case for a drastic shake-up of the school curriculum, so that subjects are no longer taught independently of one another. Instead, they argue that the arts and sciences should ‘teach together’ around real-world problems, and in a manner rooted in pupils’ lived experiences.
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Curriculum reforms which mix the arts and sciences will better prepare young people for the real-world challenges that will define their adult lives, researchers argue.
A radically reformed approach to education, in which different subjects teach connected themes, like climate change or food security, is being proposed by researchers, who argue that it would better prepare children for future crises.
In a newly-published study, education researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh argue that there is a compelling case for a drastic shake-up of the school curriculum, so that subjects are no longer taught independently of one another. Instead, they argue that the arts and sciences should ‘teach together’ around real-world problems, and in a manner rooted in pupils’ lived experiences.