Overcoming Silos
A Sustainable and Innovative Approach to Curriculum Development
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22046142 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Morwenna Kirwan (0000-0002-0319-5670, Macquarie University, corresponding author), Alexandra Bhatti (0000-0002-1031-2206, Macquarie University), Verity Pacey (0000-0002-5577-2732, Macquarie University), Kelly Gray (0000-0001-7935-1142, Macquarie University), Catherine M Dean (0000-0001-7502-1138, Macquarie University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 375 |
| Publication date | 2022-05-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci12060375 |
| OpenAlex | W4281890507 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 8 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of being adaptable and flexible in our teaching practices in higher education. Traditionally, a siloed approach to curriculum development has dominated in higher education institutions. These silos are known to create inefficiencies and, in the context of developing teaching resources, often result in the duplication of curricula, resulting in wasted effort and time, and inconsistent teaching practices. In this short communication, we put forward a sustainable and innovative approach to cross-disciplinary curriculum development, known as the Connected Curriculum for Professionals in Health initiative. This ongoing initiative was launched in 2018 and brought together teaching academics and students to co-design a centralized online repository of high-quality, evidence-based online educational modules that support student learning across disciplines. A mixed-methods evaluation of this initiative found that this is a well-utilized repository of engaging modules (n = 46) that have enhanced learning outcomes for both undergraduate and postgraduate health professional students. The Connected Curriculum for Professionals in Health initiative has wide-ranging applicability, beyond disciplines, and is a sustainable, efficient, and strategic approach to enhance pedagogy and the student experience
Curriculum · Curriculum development · Engineering ethics · Higher education · Knowledge management · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Sociology · Sustainable development · Computer Science · E-Learning and Knowledge Management · Educational Leadership and Innovation · Engineering · Higher Education Practises and Engagement · Medicine
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |