The EdUp Experience 965: Problem-Solving Pedagogy - with Carl Gombrich, Dean, The London Interdisciplinary School
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Oct 14, 2024 Carl Gombrich, Dean of the London Interdisciplinary School, shares insights on how his innovative university is reshaping higher education in the UK. He discusses the balance of real-world problem-solving with traditional teaching methods and the challenges faced by new universities in attracting students. Gombrich highlights the importance of industry partnerships in the curriculum and student projects, and emphasizes the transformative potential of interdisciplinary approaches to meet workforce demands.
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University Paradox
- Universities are paradoxically conservative and radical.
- They struggle to balance tradition with revolutionary change.
LIS Curriculum
- LIS's curriculum is revolutionary in the UK context due to its interdisciplinary nature.
- It focuses on real-world problems and methods, not traditional subjects.
Harvard Comparison
- Carl Gombrich mentioned a headmistress at a private UK school praising LIS.
- She compared LIS favorably to Harvard, highlighting its contemporary approach.