Abstract Book of the 9th International Conference on New Approaches in Education
Year: 2025
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The Importance of Interdisciplinary Studies and Implementing Virtual Co-teaching in Educational Institutions to Ensure Enhanced Student Learning at the National and International Level (Based on the Case Study of BSMA Groups)
Sopiko Dumbadze, Manuchar Loria, Tamila Dilaverova, Guladi Tkhilaishvili
ABSTRACT:
Educational institutions are the places that are in constant search of approaches to equip students with the necessary skills for the contemporary world, not solemnly providing theoretical knowledge to them. Consequently, it is necessary to combine insights from multiple areas of expertise. The interdisciplinary approach allows educators to develop essential competence in students, as integrating different areas of knowledge contributes to giving students wide awareness of the field.
The article explores the benefits of interdisciplinary studies based on the case study. The study encompassed experimental groups, which were observed during the term. The detailed comparison of the Academic Performance of current and previous terms showed significant alteration in students’ outcomes. The paper discusses the prospects for implementing co-teaching through Virtual collaboration among partner universities locally and internationally.
The methods applied in this article include the analysis of theoretical literature on interdisciplinarity, co-teaching, and virtual collaboration. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Questionaries were applied through Google Forms to have a more precise picture. In-depth interviews among students and academic staff also conveyed the benefits of interdisciplinarity.
The paper demonstrates the advantages of interdisciplinary and virtual interdisciplinary co-teaching in terms of enhancing student motivation, developing critical thinking skills, and promoting the sharing of knowledge and expertise among partner universities, faculties and professors. The possibilities for necessary moderation in educational programs and curriculums. Nevertheless, the paper discusses the plausible complications of the approaches as well.
Keywords: teaching, co-teaching, collaboration, higher education, student motivation, curriculum modification