Category: Curriculum Design & Development
UGC Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programs (CCFUP) Roadmap for Entrepreneurship Development
Curriculum is to provide learning paths to become the citizen of their communities, countries and of the world. Indian Knowledge System established to promote interdisciplinary research for its traditional knowledge of various domains for societal applications and to make India Self Reliant. As per National Education Policy 2020 recommendations UGC developed a new CCFUP. The …
Enhancing ESD-Based English Instruction: A Case Study in a Japanese High School
The purpose of this research is to develop and implement a class that emphasizes active learning elements such as group discussions and presentations from the perspective of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), as emphasized in the current curriculum in Japan. The outcome of the class is to propose solutions to challenges. The study involved 73 …
Systems Design Education in Industrial Design: A Hybrid Approach of Combining ID Studio and UX Design Courses as a Superblock
Traditional Industrial Design (ID) curricula have successfully trained students in fundamental ID skills. However, the increasing complexity of modern industries and technological advancements call for integrating Systems Design and User Experience (UX) principles. This paper introduces the “ID+UX Superblock,” a hybrid educational model combining ID Studio and UX Design to better prepare ID students for …
Usage of Attention-Getters for Attentive Viewing in English Academic Presentations
When English as a foreign language (EFL) learners conduct an English for academic purposes (EAP) presentation they often encounter various issues. Many researchers state that one such issue is the possibility that the presentation might result in the audience becoming bored and it could be challenging for presenters to gain more attentive viewing. For example, …
Improving the Global Presence of Undergraduate Programs Using Tracer Study
Global competence is often, and rightly, labeled a “21st-century skill” needed for employment in today’s global economy. To respond to this, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) nationwide have been constantly assessing their academic programs. An approach to achieve this end is through a tracer study. The study aimed to develop a better understanding of the effects …
Research on the Training Mode of Indoor Design Majors Based on the Integration of Industry and Education
In China, the integration of industry and education refers to the close integration, mutual support, and mutual promotion of industrial practice and school education emphasized by schools in accordance with the needs of their students. It is a significant initiative to adapt applied majors to social and economic development, realize high-quality teaching, and enhance the …
The Significance of Ethnic Studies Programs at the High School Level
This year we introduced our second ethnic studies class at our school, Latin American Studies, with our Black Studies class being the pioneering ethnic studies class. The inclusion of these two Ethnic studies classes allows us to provide students a look into a history of people that look like them. Most importantly it shows them …
Analysis and Development of the Content Structure of the Content Marketing Design Course Using the Design Thinking Process
This content-structured training course was developed within the conceptual framework of design thinking. It puts the thinking system in the design of content marketing according to the stages of the design thinking process so that the learner will have a system of ideas in design and will be able to create effective content marketing. It …
The Experiences of Secondary Teachers Co-constructing Mental Wellness Knowledge
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (2012) indicated “up to 70 percent of young adults living with mental health problems report that the symptoms started in childhood” (p. 24). In Canada, by the age of twenty-five one in five individuals affected by mental illness (Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2020). Mental Wellness 30 (MW30) is …
Safeguarding Assessment Integrity in the Digital Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence Through Teamwork and Self/Peer Evaluation
Teamwork and self/peer evaluation aim to encourage students to improve their teamwork, communication, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills and to transform students into independent learners. The study’s rationale is to assess our teamwork framework in the ISYS5001 Business Project Management postgraduate unit by integrating academic integrity standards, allowing students to complete their work in a …
Creating Inclusive Curriculum: Incorporating LGBTQ+ Perspectives and Concepts in Counselor Education Courses
This conceptual framework examines the critical importance of incorporating LGBTQ+ perspectives and concepts into counselor education courses to foster inclusivity, cultural competence, and social justice among future mental health professionals. The authors provide an in-depth exploration of the societal context surrounding LGBTQ+ individuals, highlight the challenges they face in seeking mental health support, and emphasize …
A Content Analysis of Middle Grade Geography Textbooks from the Sustainability Lens – An Indian Context
The paper analyzed the concept of sustainability in geography textbooks, developed and published by The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) at the national level. As the textbooks hold a critical role as a resource in the teaching-learning process at all levels of education. The present paper explores the content of geography textbooks, …
Development and Feasibility Study of Blended Learning Career Education Program in Korea
The purpose of this study was to develop and analysis the validity of a blended learning career education program developed as part of preventing career education classes from being cut off during the pandemic. It consists of a total of four topics based on Korea’s career education goals and achievement standards and developing the ability …
The Power of a Quality Needs Assessment to Develop Curricula
This round table session will highlight the usefulness and power that a quality needs assessment provides for the successful development and implementation of a curriculum. Education relies on both new curriculum creation as well as continual updates to existing curriculum to fill knowledge gaps for learners. But how should educators go about identifying training needs? …
Project-Based Learning for Sustainable Development: An Open Educational Research Framework for Design
Education systems around the world are struggling to transform to better engage students in all their diversity, incorporate and adapt to transformative technology, build real-world sustainability competencies, and recalibrate to provide an education that is relevant for rapidly evolving circumstances. Project Based Learning is an approach to both K-12 and adult education that is designed …
Understanding Agile: A Case Study in Educational Complexity
As the nature of engineering concepts, products and processes becomes more intricate and detailed, so the task of understanding, managing and implementing them becomes more complex. This paper takes one such development concept, Agile, and examines how the orthogonal, multi-faceted nature of both the concept and its application makes it difficult to understand and employ …
The Development of Assessment Process for Undergraduate Students’ Learning Outcomes According to OBE Model
The outcome-based education (OBE) focuses on an articulated idea of what skills and knowledge the students need to have after learning in course, especially used for occupation. The academic programs in university were designed and continuously improved for up to date according to the stakeholders’ requirement before offering to students. Examination or post-test generally is …
The Information of Workplaces From Opinions of Graduated Students Attended the Cooperative Education in the Program of Printing and Packaging Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
The objectives of the routine-to research (R2R) were to survey the information and opinions from the graduated students who had experiences from attending the cooperative education program, and to provide the database of the workplaces for the undergraduate students in next generations after determining the qualifications for selection. The online questionnaire was created using google …
Semiotic Theory in Literature Classes
The aim of this paper is to analyze the benefit of interpreting literary works in class, on the one hand through an approach of free interpretation and hermeneutics, and on the other hand with semiotics as a theory that directs the further interpreting of the literary works. The corpus of research is based on the …
Teaching and Learning Process and Tics From the Remote Perspective
This article discusses the experience of educational consultants in response to the urgent need to maintain the pedagogical process during the Covid-19 pandemic. It explores the transition to distance education, which has led to the enhancement of technology-mediated teaching and learning strategies. The article also details the development of a bank of teaching-learning strategies linked …
Developing Psychosomatic Medicine Workshop Module for Medical Doctor
Psychosomatic medicine (PM) is a field that explores the interplay between the mind and the body and how psychological factors can influence physical health. The author started psychosomatic medicine workshop for medical doctor in 2017 for medical doctors. Since 2017 the author already held 6 workshops in different regions in Indonesia. The module aims to …
Co-designing Curriculum for Rural Education in Indonesia: Promoting Relevance and Engagement for Holistic Education Development
This research aims to explain the process and impact of the co-design of curriculum in some rural schools in West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan and East Java, Indonesia. The methodology used in this research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, group discussions and document analysis. This research identifies stakeholders …
Internal and External Factors Lead to Curriculum Change at Higher Education Institutions in Georgia
Various internal and external factors influence curriculum change and implementation which include but is not limited to the state educational policies, leadership and management, education institutional settings, teachers, technological advancement, resource materials, etc. These internal and external influential factors are closely interconnected. The UN Sustainable Development Goal Four (SDG4) focuses on education and aims to …
Smart Service Design Demands in the Fourth Industrial Revolution From a Sociotechnical Perspective
Recent technological changes have transformed the knowledge production process, opened previously unimaginable new possibilities, and developed unique values as knowledge creators for the future. These have involved the advent of digital or smart services, which naturally led to ‘smart service design’ in adjacent fields, especially those situated at the intersection of technology and service experiences, …
Introducing Artificial Intelligence in High School Curriculum
In May 2019, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), convened the first conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education to reflect on the impact of this emerging technology on teaching and learning. In the history of education, disruptive technologies including electronic calculators, computers, the Internet, and the World-Wide Web have set new …
Proposing a Trauma-Informed Curriculum Framework for Basic Science in Medical Education- A Comprehensive Exploration
This study addresses the impact of psychological trauma on medical students and investigates interventions to support academic success. Observations at a Caribbean medical school revealed students facing trauma-related difficulties, prompting an inquiry into the inadequacies of current educational strategies and the need for trauma-informed medical education. The study hypothesizes that a dedicated and inclusive curriculum …
Programme Review, Lessons Learned and Challenges
The objective of this presentation is to share some of the lessons learned and challenges faced when revising the process of programme design in our institution. Affected by the experience of having to adjust teaching and learning during the pandemic, our school started a long-term project to introduce a new procedure and principles for programme …
Curriculum Co-Creation – A New Collaborative Approach to Fe/He Employability Relevant Learning
This research proposes a new collaborative approach to higher education (HE)-commercial curriculum development that engages Small-and-Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and students and enhances student learning and SME employability. The presentation builds on research into a project to design an enhanced, employability-relevant HE experience for commercially-orientated students, through a collaborative, co-created curriculum between an SME, and a …
Development of Building Construction Blended Curriculum for Korean Universities
The COVID-19 pandemic and the Fourth Industrial Revolution have brought about significant changes in education at Korean universities. Two typical examples are the expansion of online learning and the spread of innovative teaching methods. Online education has advantages in that it allows learners to repeat learning and learn freely, regardless of time and place. It …
Mapping, Coding, Learning: When Infographic Meets Digital Education –A Pilot Programme in Design School
Media Literacy and Media Education are two concepts that are now endorsed and become part of the academic lexicon of contemporary society internationally and seem to be recognised for all intents and purposes as new processes of education within formal or informal educational contexts. This process, however, cannot be self-taught and entrusted exclusively to the …
STEAM Curriculum for 12-14-year-old Girls
Integrated STEAM learning is a critical element of living and learning in the 21st century, since it is based on developing a hands-on interdisciplinary problem-solving mindset. In this presentation we reflect on the process of designing and implementing STEAM curricula for 12-14-year-old girls, as part of a larger European project, aiming at bringing girls into …
Curricular Design of Higher Education in Colombia From Educational Policies
With the Colombian Constitutional Reform of 1991, the Government ceased to be the sole curriculum designer in educational institutions. With this Reform, the Government fulfills the role of supervision and control of educational quality. On the other hand, the Universities are granted the autonomy for the design of their Institutional Educational Projects, therefore, the design …
Challenges in Enforcing “Linguocultural Aspect of Fictional Literature” in Uzbekistan Higher Education
Teaching the Linguocultural Aspect of foreign literature is a new branch in Uzbekistan, and it has been a crucial part of the discussion in the education system. Considering the process of a student-centered classroom, learning English literature through the lingual and cultural factors can be the most perspective part of the involvement. In Uzbekistan, Linguocultural …
Characterizing an Emergency-Responsive Unit Plan in Senior High School Literature Courses
The purpose of this paper is to characterize an emergency-responsive unit plan by investigating the experiences of select Senior High School English teachers in an exclusive private institution and their literature unit planning documents before, during, and after an educational emergency. A qualitative method using descriptive study was utilized in the research work. Purposive sampling …
The Development of a Local Curriculum on Bamboo Wicker for Primary Students
The purpose of this study was to develop a local curriculum on bamboo wicker for grade 6 students at Klumnakkhawying 2 school (Ban Bowee). The sample consisted of 20 grade 6 students at Klumnakkhawying 2 school (Ban Bowee). The research instruments consisted of 1) curriculum conformity assessment form, 2) knowledge test about bamboo and bamboo …
Using Blended Learning to Create Student-Led Conversation Courses
English learners in L1 environments often lack opportunities to practice their speaking skills, therefore every second in the conversation-based classroom is a precious moment for them. To increase engagement and maximize student speaking time, we have incorporated blended learning into our curriculum to create a student-led classroom. Outside the classroom or on specially designated days, …
Curriculum Review of the BS Pharmacy Program of a Local University in the NCR, Philippines: A Mechanism for Quality Assurance
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program at a local university in the NCR was officially approved on February 10, 2012 by virtue of the Board Resolution No. 2012-029. Curriculum enhancements were made in order to align with the thrust of the local university. On December 2021, the new PSGs for BS Pharmacy program was …
Teacher Preparedness for Human Rights Education – Curriculum Assessment in Higher Education Programmes in Albania
The pre-service training of teachers is the first important stage in the professional journey of the teacher toward his or her main mission. It lays the foundation for professional thinking and provides the new teacher with a set of basic skills to make classroom learning truly effective. Initial teacher training is a key factor in …
Practice-based Engineering Education Using Digital Transformation (DX) Under Covid-19 in a Japanese University
The Engineering Education Center attached to Niigata University has engineer lectures which alternate between lectures and practical experience with dormitory style education. Students from different grades and fields gather and work on manufacturing in a lively and open-minded manner like dormitory students. Students participate in competitions such as robot contests, present their research at international …
Using Analytical Hierarchy Process Technique to Explore the Core Competencies of Online-Merge-Offline Personnel
In 2016, Jack Ma proposed the “New Retail” model of online to offline (O2O) integration, making online to offline become the future development trend of the retail industry. However, the supply of talents in the e-commerce field in Taiwan’s retail industry is in short supply. Therefore, many universities have begun to offer related courses. The …
Integration of Contents of Local Wisdom in Curriculum for Cosmetology Vocational Schools: An Analysis
This study aims to analyze the curriculum in beauty vocational schools in Ponorogo Regency-East Java based on the values of local wisdom. This school’s curriculum is based on the character and resources that exist in the area, both natural and human resources. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, …
Introducing English in Preschool Education in Greece: An Overview of the EAN Project
Following the 21st century model of creating classrooms that respond to society’s pluralingualism and multiculturalism, English as a foreign language has been introduced in numerous European countries, as well as worldwide, in numerous preschools (Baïdak et al., 2017; Alexiou, 2020). Within this scope, integrating English as a foreign language in all Greek preschools is realised …
The Development of Learning Activity of KWDL Technique Combined With BAR Model to Improve Problem Solving Ability in Math
The research entitled The Development of Learning Activity through KWDL Technique combined with BAR model to improve problem solving ability in Math for Secondary 1 (Grade 7) students made use of a quasi-experimental design wherein the experimental group was exposed with learning activities through KWDL technique combined with BAR model while the control group learned …
Development of Media Literacy Curriculum for Junior High School Students in Thailand
Media Literacy is one of the essential 21st Century skills for students. They must be prepared for this skill for their life as a part of digital citizenship. This research aimed to develop curriculum and instructional manuals in media literacy for teachers to educate junior high school students. The methodology of this research was divided …
The Integration of Sustainable Development Goals in the Secondary Science Curriculum of Cordillera Administrative Region: An Analysis
Schools play a crucial role in education for sustainable development. The aims of this study are to determine the extent of the incorporation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the secondary science curriculum and the extent of knowledge and attitude of science teachers regarding SDGs. The research design was concurrent triangulation mixed method. Purposive …
Teachers’ and Learning Advisors’ Perspectives on Integrating Reflection Activities into a Language Curriculum
According to Huang (2021), reflection on language learning is a process whereby language learners think deeply about their abilities, strategy use, and task performance, and in doing so, become more aware of their linguistic knowledge and self-regulation skills. This is important in helping them develop metacognitive awareness, setting a “foundation for learning and success” (Fleming …
Improving Fashion Bag Creative Design Curriculum Teaching Based on Gen-Y Usage Behavior and Consumption Needs
Owing to the differences in lifestyles, occupations, psychological, and behavioral needs, consumers of different ages show differences in their purchase and usage of bags. However, traditional bag design teaching focuses on modeling and patterns, while ignoring the important correlation between bag design and consumer usage and demands. This research explores innovative teaching methods of fashion …
Cross-national Comparison of Mathematical Literacy on Functional Units in Taiwan, Finland, Germany and the United States
This study applied content analysis method to explore the differences in mathematical literacy question types, knowledge attributes, answer types and content characteristics of the function units of middle school mathematics textbooks in Taiwan N version, Finnish Laskutaito, German L version and U.S.A. CMP. Results showed that the mathematical literacy question types of the four countries’ …
Modified Nominal Group Technique (Ngt) and its Application to the Development of Elements in the Vocational College Standard Curriculum in the Field of Refrigerant and Air Conditioning (Vcsc_Rac) Based on Values to the Environment
This curriculum model is a value-based model of environmental sustainability built through the Vocational College Standard Curriculum of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (VCSC_RAC). Concerning that, this study proposes a Design Development Research (DDR) approach which is a multi-method development research approach. The study went through three phases and used several different research tools in …
Democratic Citizenship in the Formal Civic Education in Albania: Assessment of Curriculum and Teaching of Democratic Citizenship in Pre-University Education
The education system in Albania has undergone a series of reforms intended to modernize the curriculum, develop the wider system capacities, expand access to compulsory education, and align its education policies and practice with European and international standards, in particular the European Union’s Education Benchmarks for 2020 and UN SDG4-Education 2030. In this context Albania …
An Exploration of Technical Communication as an EFL Learning Motivational Intervention for Engineering Majors
This study set out to examine the implications of using technical communication instructional materials as a motivational intervention for freshman Japanese engineering students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). As this particular segment of learners has been identified as being hesitant toward EFL instruction, a suite of technical communication materials was presented and examined …
Negotiating the Place for Human Rights in Education- Implications for Curricular Integration
Human rights have long been an area of concern and active research since the inception of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The World Programme for Human Rights Education (2005-2014) has also re-emphasized the need for integrating human rights in school education as well as in the professional training of teachers through …
Autoethnography: Preserving the History of the Resilient U.S.-Mexico Border Peoples
When deconstructing our surrounding environments to bridge diversity in a constantly shape- shifting world where capital interests and global perspectives are at the forefront and are often at odds with social interests, autoethnography can be a tool that provides both agency and voice to its users. Through these personal experiences, an autoethnographer can critique practices, …
Implementation of an Efficient Strategy to Analyse the Mathematical Training Required in Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering and Architecture
Engineering and Architecture studies aim to develop professionals capable of facing and solving complex multidisciplinary problems. This requires abilities that cannot be acquired without a comprehensive training model, addressing real-world problems to provide technical solutions. Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure the acquisition of skills to generalise and think abstractly about reality. For this purpose, …
Designing for the Future: Professionalizing the Field of Curriculum Design in the Age of EdTech
Contemporary realities, such as the technology-immersed lives of students and world events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have emphasized the critical need for more effective EdTech curriculum that ensures that all students have access to high-quality, engaging, learning experiences. Yet, effective models for the systematic design of curricular programs are lacking in the literature, especially …
A Redesign of Principal Education Program During the COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 pandemic around the world entailed an uncertain reality for higher education system. We, at the Faculty of Education, of a well-known and established teacher education college, felt the need for documenting this transformation focusing mainly on challenges and obstacles in teacher education during the crisis. In this respect, we invited lecturers to share their …
Designing a Curriculum With Custom and Present Virtual Reality
The pandemic has created many challenges for education. Despite many schools now having already returned to instruction in-person as opposed to the challenge of doing so virtually, many have adapted to the new normal of having hybrid modes of instruction. One of these methods is through VR/AR technology. This paper will discuss how custom VR/AR …
Implementing the AoL Standard for the WI and BIT Curricula in AACSB – Lessons Learned at the FHNW
Before 2014, the quality management process in all our programs has been rather informally and individually organized. In 2014, the management of the School of Business at the FHNW decided to set up a strategic project to achieve the AACSB accreditation to sustainably secure the role among the best business schools. Among other standards, AACSB …
Stakeholder Perceptions of Connecting ESP Courses With Graduation Seminar Topics
English as a global language and recent attention to the merits of the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction has led to the necessity for the inclusion courses reflecting these ideals in tertiary educational programs including liberal arts. With this in mind, in the 2020 academic year, the presenters’ university in Japan asked them …
Master of Engineering Management: A Reference Curriculum Development
Due to the multidisciplinary nature of Engineering Management (EM), understanding core requirements for the curriculum design is critical for the growth of this discipline. However, Australia still lacks agreement among universities on Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program curricula with no professional quality standards. Aim: This study aims to provide an insight into MEM curriculum …
Complexity and the Art of Education: A Study of How to Approach Teaching More Challenging Engineering Systems Development Concepts
As the demand for ever more capable products increases, so too does the inherent complexity of the product itself in order to facilitate increased functionality. This is broadly true of products of all sizes, from mobile phones to automobiles to large infrastructure projects. This increased complexity makes specification, design, development and implementation more difficult to …
Curriculum Development in Industrial Design Education in transition: Challenges and issues in a Thai university
In Thailand, it is widely accepted that development in education is lagging behind the progress of the economy and industries. During the 2018 Transition Discussion in KMUTT, Industrial Design (ID) education received a call to reconsider reforming the traditional teaching style. Discussion among international scholars from the field formed the direction of ID curriculum development …
Design Innovation Practice School: The Experiential Learning Platform
This article describes the ongoing study of designing and developing the undergraduate program in Design Innovation of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. The design-based research methodology has been applied to investigate the attempt in curricular transformation in addition to routinized curriculum revision practices. The concerns related to career readiness of graduates or competency gap …
Empowering Graduate Success With Career-Driven Modular Curriculum
Graduates entering an ever-more-competitive job market are often unaware of the skills and values they offer employers. The challenge is more significant with emerging job roles requiring certifications, multidisciplinary skills, specialist knowledge, even entry-level positions. We seek to empower our graduates and maximise their career prospects. New research has enabled us to harness the power …
Designing and Teaching High Impact Culminating Core Curriculum Seminars Centered on Vastly Contentious Topics
This paper will engage the listener in the design and subsequent teaching of senior capstones based on global and contentious topics. At Mount St. Joseph University (MSJU), a liberal arts institution, the Core Capstone is a culminating interdisciplinary course with a three-fold purpose: (1) to facilitate substantial new learning about a complex global problem; (2) …
Developing a Customer-focused Approach in Level 4/5 Graphic Design Students Through Project-based Learning
Studies have shown that progression from academic courses to ‘real world’ employment sectors is very challenging for graphic design students (Grieve and Meek 2015; Chiang et al 2018; Swanson 1994). From employers’ perspectives, having experience in the ‘real world’ design sector, or as Grieve and Meek 2015 called the ‘business of design’, is an essential …
Engaging Students to Chinese Language Enhancement Classes With Communication-Intensive Components
One of the University educational aims for undergraduate curricula in the University of Hong Kong is to enhance and promote communication and collaboration among students. The goal is to provide students with consistent and constant opportunities to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and social settings. Furthermore, the university is committed to the facilitation of environments …
Vocabulary in Japanese EFL Textbooks: A Bidirectional Coverage Analysis
Textbooks developed based on the new Course of Study Guidelines have been in use since April 2021. One notable change can be seen in the increase of the variety of vocabulary words, from 1,200 words to between 1,600–1,800 words, that learners need to be familiar with before they graduate junior high school. In this study, …
Student and Faculty Experience With a Redesigned Discussion Forum
In the online classroom at the University of Arizona Global Campus, one of the primary means of student engagement is through course discussion forums. These typically require students to post in two discussions per week with one initial post and two peer responses. In a recent redesign of ECE315: Language Development in Young Children, a …
Course Redesign Collaboration and Scaffolding
Designing courses that engage online learners to achieve the highest level of mastery of course learning outcomes is at the forefront of online course development at The University of Arizona Global Campus. In Spring 2021, full-time faculty in the Department of Education and Liberal Arts had the opportunity to redesign one of their core courses, …
Redesigning Outcomes-Based Mechanical Engineering Course Syllabus Using the Constructive Alignment Approach
This study is part of a continuing effort to improve Mechanical Engineering education by examining the existing course syllabus in Engineering Thermodynamics and Combustion Engineering. As the basis for revision, the authors have assessed the constructive alignment of the syllabus. Relevant data were collected through document analysis, interviews, and focus group discussions with the faculty …
On Adjusting the Order of Teaching Units in Elementary School Mathematics Textbooks With LSA Results
In our country, many elementary school children go to tuition classes after school. Mathematics is one of the most frequently attended tuition subjects because children do not understand all of the concepts covered in textbooks during class time. Compared with the elementary school mathematics textbooks in other countries, our mathematics textbooks cover more units within …
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Taiwan’s Art Education
COVID-19 has caused a global pandemic crisis. The pandemic presented society with numerous changes and issues due to the shift in lifestyles, among which is the greatly impacted school education. To receive a complete range of educational resources without contacting other groups in the population, many curriculums were transformed to online learning using technological applications …
Synoptic and Authentic Assessments: Moving Away From Traditional Assessments to Integrate the Development of Transferable Skills
Using traditional forms of assessment (e.g. exams and essays) does not fit with a programme that aims to have a broader and richer approach to the subject as well as the development of transferable skills that will upskill students and prepare them for the graduate world. In additions, assessment is not to be used as …
Efficacy of STEM and Engineering School Model Programs in the Los Angeles, California Area
California is famous for being the home of leading tech innovators such as Space-X, Tesla, Apple Computer, Facebook, Ebay and many others. But what are California schools doing to create a workforce capable of working in those “Tech” jobs? This presentation covers the curriculum models most likely to create students who seek engineering and science …
Emergency Remote Teaching a New Curriculum During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreaks worldwide led the academic institutions to entirely cancel face-to-face teaching including laboratories and other learning experiences as a step against the risk posed by the virus. Alternatively, various measures were initiated by the higher education providers to implement social isolation, and online or remote teaching was adopted with rapid curriculum transformation. Online …
Computer Science Integration With Traditional Science Disciplines
An alarming trend was identified at the presenter’s school (grades 9-12). Few female students and students of color were enrolled in “accelerated” 9th and 10th-grade compulsory courses. Even worse, those students dropped out of “accelerated” courses at much higher rates than their white male counterparts, such that female students and students of color were conspicuously …
English for Graduation: The Development of an Innovative Japanese University Program Connecting ESP Courses With Graduation Seminar Topics
The increasing importance of English as a global language as well as the recent attention to the merits of the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction has led to the necessity for the inclusion of courses satisfying these requirements. This presentation will discuss the development of an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) program that …
Curriculum Design and Development for Undergraduate Literacy Courses
The purpose of this virtual presentation is to provide participants with an overview of curriculum design and development as it relates to undergraduate literacy courses at one United States Midwest liberal arts university. Presenters will outline the purpose and process of curriculum alignment with state standards, national standards, and university course assessments. Major design and …
A Quantitative Analysis of Vocabulary Taught in Japanese EFL Textbooks
This research examines vocabulary appearing in government-approved Japanese EFL senior high school textbooks by addressing the two research questions: (1) do Japanese EFL textbooks provide words that learners are more likely to meet in the real world? and (2) if Japanese students are able to master all of the vocabulary words taught in Japanese EFL …
Preparing Pre-service K-6 Teachers Online for a Socially Distanced World
Preparing teachers to teach in K-6 classrooms has been and must continue to be a very practitioner-based process to prepare these teachers to meet the ever changing needs of 21st Century learners. In our continuing paradigm of face to face and brick and mortar instruction, we have been able to establish tools and patterns to …
Acute Urological Emergencies in Leicester Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum
Background & Purpose Urological emergencies are often neglected at medical school which can inevitably lead to underconfident junior doctors and poorer patient outcomes. Leicester Medical School introduced urological emergencies in the second year; however, limited content is incorporated in the students’ workbooks. As a result, junior doctors acting as clinical teaching fellows (CTFs) often have …
Learning Management Guidelines of the General Education Curriculum that Promotes Citizenship Skills of the 21st Century in Thailand
This article introduces the guidelines for teaching and learning in the general education (GE) curriculum that corresponds to the 21st-century skills of global citizenship of Thailand and is being implemented in an open university. This curriculum focuses on enhancing and developing students’ knowledge, skills, and competencies all of which are meant to be used as …
The Least of our Worries: Reception Teachers’ Understanding of Visual Art and its Place in the EYFS Curriculum
Visual art education in early childhood has been shown to have an especially significant impact on children living with high levels of disadvantage. Yet, evidence also indicates that the curriculum in the reception year of school is narrowing, with an increased focus on literacy and numeracy, to the detriment of children from disadvantaged backgrounds in …
Developing Advanced Critical Thinking Skills in Education Systems: Higher Order Thinking Processes in an Era of Rapid Change
This paper examines the close connections between critical thinking and cognitive development, logic, and emotionality and the growing importance of promoting and developing higher-order thinking processes in education systems and work environments in an era of rapid change. Students and employees require advanced critical thinking skills to carefully evaluate and effectively use vast amounts of …
A Study for Entrepreneurial Education for the Middle-ages
The purpose of this paper is to explore the significance of considering the characteristics of the entrepreneurial process in entrepreneurial education for middle ages. In an ageing society, starting self-employment from middle-age is expected more than ever. Recent entrepreneurial studies have shown that middle-aged entrepreneurs are more successful than young ones. Since the 1990s, entrepreneurial …
Preparing Students to be Global Citizens
Graduate attributes are university defined aspirations for students as they emerge into the professional world. They represent the desired transferable skills, understanding and qualities that a student may expect to achieve at the end of their learning journey; consequently, they also define the values and principles underpinning academic practices. Many HEIs seek to engender Global …
Course Redesign & Student Learning: High Impact Practices
Course redesign can enhance the student learning experience by emphasizing real-life application of learning, transversal learning outcomes, and authentic assessment. An increasingly common platform for this is the high impact practice of ePortfolios, which entail students creating artifacts that represent their learning. This presentation focuses on the processes and outcomes of a course redesign project. …
Participation of Local Curriculum Development on Community Pathway Integrated with Royally Initiated Project
The purposes of this study were threefold: 1) to develop and identify educational quality of local curriculum on community pathway integrated with Royally Initiated Project based on participation requirements according to school and community context 2) to study learning outcomes by using local curriculum that develops: knowledge, process, and attitude toward activity learning by local …
The Study of Instructional Steps in STEM Education Curriculum to Enhance Creative Problem Solving Competency
This research aimed to study of instructional steps in STEM education curriculum to enhance creative problem solving competency. In-depth interview, content analysis and analytic description were used. Target group for in-depth interview were 42 stakeholders, including of school principals and vice principals, science teachers, mathematics teachers, vocational teachers and leader teachers of STEM education, in …
Curriculum Design of Chinese as a Foreign Language Courses at The University of Hong Kong
As China can still enjoy a high GDP growth rate for the next decade, there is a rapid increase in the number of foreign students coming to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to study Mandarin. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is truly an international financial center in the world, therefore, a lot of students also come to …
Design and Implementation of “Spoc Teaching Mode” for Fostering Creativity
SPOC (Small Private Online Course) has been widely used in higher education all over the world for its ease of access due to advanced information technology. Pursuing a successful future career, students in higher education need to develop their creativity and professional knowledge. Therefore, higher education should focus on the cultivation of creativity and professional …
Usage of Devanagari Numbers in Primary School in Maharashtra, India
Section 29(2)(f) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides that “the medium of instruction shall, as far as practicable, be in the child’s mother tongue.” Many research articles have emphasized the importance of teaching in the mother tongue but how important is teaching regional numbers in this converging …
A Review of the Active Learning Curriculum in Management Accounting Using the Felder and Soloman’s Index of Learning Styles (ILS)
The study examines the effectiveness of active learning in Management Accounting (MA) in Singapore Management University (SMU). The aims of the paper are to determine student learning styles through the Felder and Soloman’s Index of Learning Styles (ILS) instrument, if there is correlation with demographics and whether activities found effective matched learning preferences. Findings from …
Analysis of Visuals in Political Science Textbooks to Identify its Role in Encouraging Higher Order Thinking in Students
Visuals, including photographs, sketches, and schematic diagrams, are a valuable aspect of textbooks. Visuals in the textbook attract attention and help in the retention of information. It also enhances understanding and creates a context for learning. Schools are also emphasizing ‘higher-order thinking (HOT)’, rather than memorization of a cannon of topics. HOT occurs when a …
Reflection on the Curricular Reform with an Emphasis on Preschool Education in the Czech Republic
Since 1990, preschool education in the Czech Republic has undergone significant qualitative changes. The main focus has been on personality-oriented education of the child. In accordance with this concept, a two-tier preschool curriculum was established in 2001 including the school and the state level. After a period of verification, the curriculum was enacted in 2007. …
Artificial Intelligence Models to Support Curriculum Development
This research provides tools to support curriculum development for skills education. Specifically, we apply artificial intelligence neural networks and multiple linear regression models to predict a person’s annual wages based on the levels and combinations of skills that they possess. The models are developed based on governmental data for 35 job skills combined with annual …
Developing an Informal Tandem Learning Scheme for Young Researchers and Academics
The constant change in technologies and organizations today require higher education institutions to adapt just as quickly to the new situations. This is especially important for teachers in second language classrooms, as they try to prepare students for this changing world. In the EFL context in which this research took place, students were unable to …
The Quality of Legal Education in Nigeria: A Case for Professional Ethics and ICT Courses in Law Degree Curriculum
There has been raging debate on the quality of legal education in Nigeria. Scholars have opined that the challenges are more imminent at the undergraduate level in the University in comparison with the Nigerian Law School. One central issue canvassed relates to curriculum development. In this regard, the academic content of Law Degree Programmes has …
From the Classroom to the Community and Back: The Development of a Community-based Research Model for Contemporary Higher Education
Community-based research is a collaborative research approach to address a community-identified need that can also be used as a pedagogical tool. In this study, we describe the development of the Capstone experience module, an academic module at a residential college in an Asian university. This module creates an unique learning environment through the formation of …
Give Swirl a Whirl: A Mixed-method Analysis on Swirl Approach to Teach Applied Statistics in a Biology Student Cohort
To equip biology students with data literacy skills, this study investigates the utility of retooling the electronic programming tutorial system, Swirl for teaching applied statistics in a cohort of biology students in a 2-phased study: Phase 1 involved administration of tutorial-based course, pretest-posttest assessment and preliminary survey, while Phase 2 involved post-hoc survey and learning …
Agile-Model Based Dynamic Curriculum Development and Refinement Approach
High-quality curriculums play a key role in successful education, and curriculum development is one of the mandatory tasks for every educator. Dysfunctional curriculums not only degrade learning outcomes but also result in students complains. Educators and researchers have put significant efforts into developing high quality curriculums and a number of curriculum development models have been …
Purpose of Mindfulness in Teaching Learning Process: Perspective of Buddhism
Mindfulness is the mental awareness and practices as a tool for purification of mind for creative doings, ultimately which nurtures students’ all-round development. It is beneficial to everyone as it helps to maintain the mental health with increased abilities/skills, efficiency and productivity as well. It develops insight and wisdom, eventually supports for the best human …
Building Math Mastery in Early Childhood Through Adaptive Technologies
Childhood mathematics achievement has been associated with success in later schooling, and is predictive of later success and adult socio-economic status. Despite the critical need for strong mathematics skills, not all learners are able to develop them. It is well-documented that children enter school with different levels of mathematics skills and understanding. These gaps in …
Working in Silos: A Report on the Coordination of Course Collaboration at a Japanese University
Universities can be workplaces where staff work in silos. Teachers are often left to their own devices when designing and implementing curricula. Whilst the freedom of independence may be welcomed by teachers, it can lead to missed opportunities such as the chance to encourage a spiral curriculum. This presentation will report on the coordination of …