EXAMINING BEST PRACTICES IN CURRICULUM DESIGN : INSIGHTS FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Abstract

Higher education must be prepared for the ever-changing needs of the world to ensure that future engineers receive extensive training and are equipped to provide significant contributions to both the workforce and society. It is important for higher education leaders to be aware of the need for regularly reviewing curriculum and take part in development to ensure quality improvement. Engineering education needs to be up to date and driven by the need to prepare graduates for the challenges posed by rapidly changing technology, industry, and society. This paper specifically aims to identify best practices for curriculum design in engineering education. Data was collected through the exchange of engineering and business curricula among members participating in the DECART project (DECART 2022). The shared curricula underwent critical examination based on key features related to curriculum components. The analysis included reflection and feedback from project partners. The findings hold significance for engineering educators in various contexts, offering insights into curriculum transformation, agility, and resilience amidst increasingly Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) environments, which continue to influence engineering education and higher education.