TRANSFORMING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Curriculum development is a continuous and crucial element of education policy that stakeholders must consider through active engagement. The article aims to reflect on the current higher education curriculum and explore inconsistencies that do not comply with international standards and negatively impact the quality of higher education. It also emphasizes the role of modern higher education curricula in cultivating a highly skilled workforce for societal and economic advancements, contributing to the quality of higher education, and supporting competitiveness within and beyond the educational institutions. In the article, the lifelong learning concept is highly presented by illustrating its significance for effective learning and teaching outcomes. The pivotal role of stakeholders' needs analysis, teaching staff professional development, pedagogy, and technological integration is highlighted as integral elements of the curriculum design process. The article significantly emphasizes the curriculum design that suggests the transformational role of ICT and ensures digital literacy for increased outreach in terms of resources and educational opportunities.