Curriculum Redefined: How Cross-National Academic Collaborations Enhance Higher Education Learning Experiences

Abstract Book of the  9th International Conference on Future of Teaching and Education and Humanities

Year: 2025

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Curriculum Redefined: How Cross-National Academic Collaborations Enhance Higher Education Learning Experiences

Dr. Kiarra Boenitz

ABSTRACT:

In the context of an increasingly globalized world, higher education institutions are called upon to innovate curricula that prepare students for diverse and interconnected professional environments. This paper examines the transformative potential of cross-national disciplinary collaborations in curriculum design and lesson planning. By integrating multiple academic perspectives and methodologies from different countries, these collaborations offer significant benefits, including enhanced curriculum depth, increased cultural competency, and the introduction of innovative teaching methods. The paper utilizes theoretical frameworks such as Sociocultural Theory, Complex Systems Theory, and Transnationalism to support the understanding of how cross-national collaborations enrich educational practices. It explores the processes involved in integrating international perspectives into curriculum design, identifies key challenges such as language barriers and differing educational standards, and proposes strategies for overcoming these challenges. Future directions for cross-national curriculum design are discussed, emphasizing the importance of expanding collaborative networks, leveraging technology, and promoting inclusive practices. The findings highlight the value of international partnerships in developing dynamic, globalized curricula that address contemporary educational needs and prepare students for international careers.

keywords: Curriculum Design, Cross-National Collaborations, Higher Education, Global Perspectives, Sociocultural Theory, Complex Systems Theory, Transnationalism, Innovative Pedagogy