Curriculum Design and Innovation: Higher Education Context

Abstract

This chapter explores the importance of curriculum design and innovation within the context of higher education. This is critical because as higher education institutions strive to meet the changing demands of the globalized workforce and increasingly evolving technological landscape, innovative curriculum strategies are fundamental. The chapter emphasizes the need for adaptability and responsiveness to societal and labor market needs and expectations. It then highlights the key trends in curriculum design such as student-centered learning, integrated curriculum design and subject-focused curriculum. Additionally, the chapter discusses the challenges faced in designing and innovating curricula in the higher education context. Ultimately, incorporating stakeholder views is critical to fostering graduate employability, acquisition of 21st-century skills and navigating the complexities of the digital era.