Fractal Curriculum: A Trend in Curricular Reform

Authors : Mounika RAGULA

Pages : 156-165

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Publication Date : 2018-12-18

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of this study is to introduce a curriculum called fractal curriculum that is being implemented at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IITH);, one of the chain of 23 elite institutes in India. This article was brought together by introducing the existing system of higher education in India, defining the fractal curriculum and describing it. This fractal curriculum allows a more flexible approach to teaching, by introducing students to open-ended research projects early on in their undergraduate education. This curriculum design encourages students to compose their own curriculum to better match their interests and passion. It further fosters a greater breadth of knowledge within students. In addition, this type of curricular design also allows learners to become life-long learners by motivating them to gain knowledge in subjects of their interest
Keywords : Fractal curriculum  Curricular reform  Curriculum design