Liz Gallo - Education Through Making

The video discusses the importance of transdisciplinary education, where students engage in real-world projects that integrate multiple disciplines. It highlights examples of school projects, such as logo design and map creation, that help students develop essential skills like collaboration, confidence, and curiosity. The video emphasizes the role of design thinking and empathy in creating meaningful projects and outlines steps to implement a transdisciplinary culture in schools by supporting teachers in project planning.

What is the primary goal of transdisciplinary education as discussed in the video?

• To focus solely on theoretical knowledge

• To engage students in real-world projects

• To limit learning to a single discipline

• To avoid using technology in education

Which of the following is an example of a project mentioned in the video that helps students connect with their content area?

• Reading novels in literature class

• Designing a logo based on character strengths

• Writing essays on historical events

• Solving math problems using traditional methods

How do maker education projects help students in their personal development?

• By building confidence and curiosity

• By discouraging teamwork

• By focusing on rote memorization

• By limiting exposure to new ideas

What is the first step in the design thinking process as highlighted in the video?

• Building empathy

• Prototyping

• Testing

• Ideation

What is necessary to create a transdisciplinary education culture in schools?

• Large-scale educational reforms

• Small shifts in teaching practices

• Eliminating all traditional subjects

• Focusing only on technology