Multidisciplinary and multicultural knowledge transfer and sharing in higher education teamworking

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Abstract

This study explores the dynamics that arise within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams working on real life cases and authentic problems and the effectiveness of such dynamics on the learning process of the Undergraduate Course 'Management of Innovation and Technology' at the University of Nicosia. For the purpose of this study, a mixed method approach has been used combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. The data has been elicited through online questionnaires and the lecturer's direct observation notes. The results of the study indicate that Multidisciplinary and Multicultural Knowledge Transfer and Sharing take place among peers coming from diverse disciplines and cultures. The paper highlights the significance of multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration in teamworking using Case-based and Problem-based Learning activities. These types of activities expose the teams to complex real-life cases and authentic problems to solve, and equip students with knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive global marketplace.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2020 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2020
EditorsAlberto Cardoso, Gustavo R. Alves, Teresa Restivo
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1836-1843
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781728109305
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2020
Event11th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2020 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 27 Apr 202030 Apr 2020

Publication series

NameIEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
Volume2020-April
ISSN (Print)2165-9559
ISSN (Electronic)2165-9567

Conference

Conference11th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2020
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period27/04/2030/04/20

Keywords

  • Case-based Learning
  • Higher Education Learning
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Management Education
  • Multidisciplinary and Multicultural Teamwork
  • Problem-based Learning

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