Making Sense of Interdisciplinary General Education Curriculum Design: Case Study of Common Core Curriculum at the University of Hong Kong

Author:

Adrian (林文灝) LAM Man-Ho1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. The University of Hong Kong

Abstract

Purpose This research is an interview-based study that captures the academics’ perspectives toward the planning and design of an interdisciplinary General Education Curriculum for undergraduate students in the Chinese context, using the Common Core Curriculum at the University of Hong Kong as a case study. Design/Approach/Methods A total of 28 academics with various academic ranking, disciplinary context, proven teaching excellence, and research productivities were individually for and consented to a semi-structured and face-to-face interview. Findings This article suggests four fundamental and interrelated dimensions for consideration when structuring an interdisciplinary General Education Curriculum, namely (1) how to design, (2) what is worth learning, (3) how to learn and teach, and (4) how to know students have learned. It is suggested that the ideal curriculum should remain coherent and coordinated, broad and balanced, as well as open and flexible, with the capture of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, under the facilitation of active, authentic, and contextualized pedagogies and assessments. Originality/Value This article has the potential of informing policymakers and educators around the world to better structure an interdisciplinary General Education Curriculum by creating an overall springboard for future discussion. They can also integrate these evidence-based elements and strategies into their everyday practices.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Education

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