Interdisciplinary Project-Based Model for Enhanced Instruction of Courses

Authors

Douglas Johansen, Florida State UniversityFollow
Claudia Scaff, University of North FloridaFollow
Jace Hargis, University of the PacificFollow

Abstract

This study examines ability of an interdisciplinary group project to develop student’s abilities to work successfully in groups in a creative context. Group dynamics were investigated via interaction effects between students in a Graphic Design and Marketing class project. A repeated measures survey technique was used to assess student’s perceptions of group projects and their attributes. As a result of the project, student perceptions concerning the importance of creative contributions, as well as group participation factors became more positive, demonstrating that interdisciplinary group projects with students in a creative discipline offer business students a unique “outside the box” learning opportunity.

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Recommended Citation

Johansen, Douglas; Scaff, Claudia; and Hargis, Jace (2009) "Interdisciplinary Project-Based Model for Enhanced Instruction of Courses," International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Vol. 3: No. 1, Article 22.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.20429/ijsotl.2009.030122