Transforming Education in a VUCA World!

On 26-27 September 2024, Angela James presented at the 2nd Innovations in the Science of Teaching and Learning (iSoTL) conference in Durban, South Africa. Collaborating with co-authors Cecile Gerwel Proches, Macdonald Kanyangale, Roger Waldeck, Haraldur Auðunsson, and Siegfried Rouvrais, the team shared their research titled “Unpacking curriculum transformation in higher educational institutions in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world: Insights from the DECART project.”

The presentation addressed the significant disruptions currently facing Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). By exploring the definition and implications of curriculum transformation within a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) context, the team offered key insights derived from the DECART project. These findings provided a framework for understanding how institutions can adapt their curricula to remain resilient amidst global uncertainty.

The iSoTL 2024 conference served as a vital platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore the intersection of innovation, ethics, and inclusive excellence. Over two days, the event promoted critical debate and shared practices aimed at enhancing equity and learning, with a specific focus on how technology and diversity are shaping the future of higher education.