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    Unit – 1

    Emergence of Disciplinary Knowledge

    Meaning of the term ‘Discipline’


    The term discipline is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a branch of learning or
    knowledge”. It is technical term for organization of learning and systematic production of new
    knowledge. The Latin term „disciplina‟ meant „teaching, learning‟ and instruction.

    Nature of Discipline

    • Discipline is related to learning


    • It is related to teaching learning process
    • It is related to processing of knowledge
    • It involves deduction of more knowledge through organization ofthe existing knowledge.
    • It is related to the learner teacher, experts and specialists.
    Academic disciplines

    • Academic discipline is a branch of learning or scholarly investigation that provides a structure for
    the student‟s i.e. program ofstudy especially in the graduate and post-graduate levels.

    • Academic discipline is a field or branch of learning affiliated with an academic department of a


    university, formulated for the advancement of research and scholarship.

    • Academic discipline is formulated for the professional training of researchers, academics and
    specialists.

    Classification of Disciplines

    Multidisciplinary
    Multidisciplinary knowledge is associated with more than one existing academic discipline or
    profession. A multidisciplinary community or project is made up of people from different academic
    disciplines and professions. These people are engaged in working together as equal stakeholders in
    addressing a common challenge.
    A multidisciplinary person is one with degrees from two or more academic disciplines. This one person
    can take the place of two or more people in a multidisciplinary community. For example- Art Therapy,
    Liberal Arts, Entrepreneurship

    Trans-disciplinary
    Trans disciplinary can be thought of as the union of all interdisciplinary efforts. While interdisciplinary
    teams may be creating new knowledge that lies between several existing disciplines, a Trans
    disciplinary team is more holistic and seeks to relate all disciplines into a coherent whole. For example-
    Ethnography

    Inter-disciplinary
    Interdisciplinary or Interdisciplinary studies involves the combination of multiple academic
    disciplines into one activity e.g. a research project. It draws knowledge from several other fields like
    sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, etc. For example- Global warming, Women's studies,
    Land use etc.

    Cross-disciplinary
    Cross-disciplinary knowledge is that which explains aspects of one discipline in terms of another. For
    example- physics of music or the politics of literature.

    Role of Disciplinary knowledge in school curriculum


    . To achieve national literacy and numerical standards

    . To support the creation of programme to improve the education ofchildren

    . To explicit the complexity and challenge of the problems andprocesses

    . Mental Training

    . Informative value

    Importance of school subjects


    Many subjects are studied at school level. Each subject has unique advantages. Subjects may help to
    achieve and strengthen the set goals.

    School subjects are divided into four major academic discipline

    MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, LANGUAGES, SOCIALSCIENCES

    MATHEMATICS: Math‟s is used in practically every career and helpful in all round development
    and to understand the world better.

    SCIENCE: science studies help us to increase intellectual capabilities, logical reasoning, critical
    thinking abilities, creativitydiscovery etc.

    LANGUAGES: Language plays a central role in learning. No matter what the subject area students
    assimilate new concepts whenthey listen, talk, read and write.

    SOCIAL SCIENCE: social science studies help us to understand human beings-their behaviour,
    growth and development, relationships, resources they use and many more.

    Emergence of school subjects and Disciplines


    From social context
    . It focuses that through education individual need interest capacities and tendencies should be molded
    to achieve social welfare and social development

    . It emphasizes that curriculum should be flexible, progressive, value based to promote harmony and
    vocational scientific skills on the basis of socialistic trends.

    From Political Context


    . Political awareness can develop the quality of effective leadership

    . Democratic outlook among students.

    . Develops interest in events of National and International levels

    . Contemporary issues effects contemporary events andcircumstances.

    From Philosophical Context


    . Philosophy determines the goals of life and education tries toachieve those goals.

    . Some major schools of Philosophy from which subjects and disciplines have emerged are
    IDEALISM, PRAGAMATISM,NATURALISM, and EXISTENTIALISM

    . According to idealistic thought curriculum should be constructed according to human thoughts


    feelings ideas.

    . Pragmatism means thinking of or dealing with problems in a practical way, rather than by using
    theory or abstract principles. According to pragmatism approach curriculum should be constructed in
    such a way that it includes practical work which enhances the learning ability of students.

    “Naturalism is a philosophical position adopted by those who approach philosophy from a purely
    scientific point of view.” In the field of discipline also, naturalists depend upon nature and advocate the
    theory of „discipline by natural consequences.‟ According to them, nature will punish the child if he
    contravenes the law of nature and thus he will learn by the consequences of his own actions.
    EXISTENTIALISM According to Akinpelu existentialism is defined as “the philosophy of existence.
    Curriculum should have a broad range of subject matter from which learners can choose, i.e., electives, and an
    inclusion of subjects thatinvolve: human emotions, aesthetics and philosophical subjects.

    Teaching Methods
    Teaching method is a systematic procedure adopted by a teacher to present the subject matter in an orderly
    manner.

    EMERGENCE OF TEACHING METHODS


    Ancient education
    At that time PLATO in his book “The Republic” described five 'socratic method' a form of enquiry
    and debate intended to stimulate critical thinking and ideas.

    Medieval education
    At that time “Rousseau” in his book 'Emile' presented methodology to teach children the elements of
    science and other subjects.

    19th century
    The Prussian education system was a system of mandatory education during to the early 19th century.
    The Prussian model required classroom management skills to be incorporated into theteaching process.

    20th century
    New teaching methods like television, radio, internet, multimedia etc. came into existence at that time.
    Inquiry learning is another modern teaching method. A popular teaching method that is being used by
    many teachers is hands on activities.

    References:
     Bonrs, J.A. (2001). Cultural diversity and education. Foundations curriculum and teaching (4th
    Ed) Boston:Allyn and Bacon
     Deng,Z(2013), School subjects and academic disciplines. In A.Luke, A.Woods and Wer(Eds),
    Curriculum syllabus design and equity:A Primer model. Routledge
     Krishna, A.(2009).What are academic disciplines? University of Southampton, NCRM E prints
    respositiary Eprints, ncrm.ac.uk/783/1/what_are_academic_disciplines.pdf

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