Navigating change
A journey through curriculum review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21540554 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Izelque Botha (0000-0003-0655-8024, University of Limpopo, corresponding author), Danitza Klopper (0000-0002-4286-8647, University of Limpopo) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 108 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2026-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | South African Geographical Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0373-6245 • E-ISSN: 2151-2418 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03736245.2025.2487666 |
| OpenAlex | W4409110416 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 27 |
This paper explores the curriculum review journey for the undergraduate BSc in Environmental and Resource Studies through a reflexive lens. Prompted by a 2022 self-evaluation review, this transformative experience sought to modernize a curriculum that remained unchanged since 2011. Stakeholder insights underscored the need for more science-based modules, curriculum decolonization, and updated learning outcomes and assessments. The review emphasized reducing redundancy, improving articulation, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating an African-centred curriculum. The review incorporated national and international benchmarking of similar programmes to inform a relevant, responsive curriculum. Led by the main author and supported by the University’s Quality Assurance Unit, the review adopted an integration of project management and pedagogical methods to coordinate working groups, timelines and adherence to the curriculum’s golden thread. Challenges included overcoming silo thinking, balancing human and physical geography, integrating interdisciplinary content, and navigating extended review timelines. The process underscored the value of flexibility, collaboration, and foresight in developing a curriculum suited to current and future needs. Ultimately, the review resulted in an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to equip graduates with critical skills for addressing complex environmental issues. This paper reflects on the entire process, presenting practical insights to enhancing and coordinating curriculum review within an African context
Curriculum · Geography · Library science · Pedagogy · Sociology · Computer Science · Engineering Education and Curriculum Development · Evaluation of Teaching Practices · Higher Education and Employability · History
Exploring the nature and culture of science as an academic discipline
Towards 2030 and beyond
Synergies between geography, planning and vocationalism in curriculum development and implementation
Enhancing critical thinking skills in first year environmental management students
Interdisciplinary research
Place and pedagogy
The golden thread and the common treasury
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |