A Responsible Approach to Higher Education Curriculum Design

Abstract

The changing global scenario throws a big responsibility to higher education institutes to prepare future ready students. The curriculum is the most important input, which can play a vital role in the overall development of students. Present work identifies the need for curriculum change in the 21st century and presents a responsible approach to curriculum development at the Bachelor’s level. The dynamics of curriculum design have been discussed from an international perspective with a more integrated and collaborative approach. Different dimensions of the curriculum have been identified and mapped to the needs of various stakeholders from both the academia and industry perspective. An integrated process framework has been presented for the development of the curriculum taking care of the major stakeholders. The proposed framework will support the academic institutions and their stakeholders to identify the gaps and offer a curriculum-based solution towards student development, in a more responsible manner.

Community voices in curriculum development

“…This collaborative effort nurtures a sense of shared ownership and a commitment to our educational programs. Furthermore, by drawing on the knowledge and expertise of individuals from various backgrounds in curriculum development, we can create innovative and effective educational content that aligns with our community's overarching goals and aspirations, as suggested by Kumar and Rewari (2022). This collaborative approach ensures that our curriculum remains responsive to the unique needs and ambitions of our community, as people are more likely to be invested in the success of our educational programs and actively participate in their implementation when they have a say in their design.…”

“…This adaptation should advance the ideals of equity and inclusivity and instils a strong sense of civic involvement (Iyengar & Shin, 2022). When students witness their community actively involved in shaping their educational journey, they are more inclined to develop a sense of duty and a genuine desire to contribute positively to both their local community and society (Kumar & Rewari, 2022). This instils in them a profound sense of social responsibility from a young age, potentially paving the way for active citizenship and community leadership in the future.…”

Graduate School Curriculum Inquiry from The Lens of the Graduates: A Single Intrinsic Case Study

“…Scholars who receive graduate-level education in fields such as science, mathematics, humanities, arts, and social sciences are crucial for improving their quality of life and enriching the cultural and social fabric of society (Barrett, 2015;Coe, Aloisi, Higgins, and Major, 2014;Wenglinsky, 2001). Therefore, periodic assessment of the curriculum's effectiveness at the graduate school level is essential to ensure that program goals are being met considering its crucial role in the development of students (Kumar & Rewari, 2022).…”

Role of Video Lectures in Engineering Education

“…They are information hungry, social media savvy, content seekers, visual learners, and suffer from short attention spans (Kumar & Nanda, 2019). To cater the needs of these students, engineering colleges must integrate e-Learning along with the traditional classroom-based learning for better outcomes (Kumar & Rewari, 2022). The study material for these new generation students require interactive audio/video and dynamic web content for improved satisfaction.…”