COSERE | 55 2023). This type of interdisciplinary approach requires cross-departmental planning and, typically, management-level approval. It should be reserved for special occasions or circumstances. ◊ Beyond the Classroom: In terms of its transferable positive outcomes for students, “IDL encourages team building and other soft skills and values such as resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity that will benefit all pupils, but especially the disengaged” (Graham et. al, 2023). Kettlewell’s research into the topic posits that “Providing an alternative curriculum and engagement with employers [increases] the likelihood of disengaged pupils progressing to employment or training” (Kettlewell et al., 2012), thereby making a strong case for interdisciplinary collaboration of this variety. • Planning the Interdisciplinary Action: ◊ Now comes the true challenge - planning the interdisciplinary action to be undertaken! To this end, we recommend essentially mirroring the process of collaborating on a lesson plan presented in the previous subtopic 1.2.1, “Collaborative lesson planning”. With several interested educators selected, the scope of the intended project and some initial potential topical crossovers established, the next logical step is to draft a physical plan. Here is a sample template that you can follow, if you wish:
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