21C Transforming Curriculum

Curriculum Challenges

Informed by Partnership Pedagogy (opens in a new window), in 2020, four Curriculum Challenges were announced. A fifth was added in 2021. The Challenges will future-proof existing degrees with simpler and more flexible pathways, attractive study choices and the capacity to rapidly develop and deploy new curriculum elements to complement in-degree learning.

In 2021, the five Challenges will be led by eight Curriculum Champions:

• Future Thinkers: Dr Jenna Condie and Dr James Gourley
• Global Citizens: Associate Professor Brett Bennett
• Innovative Entrepreneurs: Dr Tendai Chikweche and Dr Neil Perry
• Sustainability Advocates: Associate Professor Ricky Spencer
• STEM+: Dr Mariam Darestani and Dr Chris Jones

Supported by the new Curriculum Design and Approvals Policy (opens in a new window) PDF, 74.64 KB each Challenge team has a remit to create two distinctive and transdisciplinary 21C Sub-majors, at least five 21C Curiosity Pods, and to support the revitalisation of the University’s combined double degrees. Led by the Champions, the teams comprise Curriculum Fellows, external partners, the expertise of visiting scholars, and student curriculum partners. Each member of the Challenge team will also have access to the Western Educational Fellowship Scheme (WEFS) (opens in a new window). to recognise their contributions.

Further information
The 21C Curriculum work is led by Dr Tai Peseta and the 21C Program Manager, Gillian Brown. In the first instance, send your inquiry to 21C@westernsydney.edu.au.