A Blueprint for Futureproof Higher Education11/10/2024
Today, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) presented the results of the system-wide analysis "Futureproof Curricula" at a well-attended launch event. The overview report, "Futureproof Curricula: Building Blocks for Futureproof Higher Education", outlines the key steps needed to make higher education future-ready. This analysis was the result of an intensive year in which nine higher education institutions shared their knowledge and experiences to develop innovative teaching methods that respond to the rapidly changing labor market and society.
The publication focuses on designing curricula that prepare students for future challenges. Through the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate), the essential phases of developing a futureproof curriculum are discussed. This process emphasises the importance of interdisciplinarity, adaptability, and the use of new technologies.
The analysis highlights the need for shared responsibility at both institutional and program levels to make curricula adaptable and flexible. At the same time, challenges such as "breaking through institutional rigidity" are discussed, where strict rules may hinder flexibility. The report provides tools for institutions to continue delivering successful and sustainable education.