Interdisciplinary Thematic Learning:Connotations,Dilemmas and Implementation Strategies—Insights from Finland Phenomenon-Based Learning Experience
As an emerging form of teaching practice,interdisciplinary theme learning is open to all students,is directed to-wards all-round development,and tends toward cross-border integration,which demonstrates its connotation and value pursuit.However,in the actual implementation,the problems like binary oppositions,the barriers which are difficult to move,and even separation of form and reality have emerged.As a result,the"phenomenal learning"adopted by Finland,with its concise view of phenomena,vivid sense of on-site and rich modernity,has provided a reference for China to build an interdisciplinary thematic learning paradigm with Chinese characteristics which"is oriented by core competencies,focuses on higher-order thinking,and emphasizes teacher development".