Exploring singularity in higher education: innovating to adapt to an uncertain future
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https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.27.1.37675Keywords:
comparative analysis, trend, educational innovation, higher education, future studiesAbstract
This research presents an analytical model designed to detect, organize, and classify singularity in higher education based on futures studies. To achieve this, evidence is gathered to identify distinctive features in the educational field, empowering universities to make strategic decisions in complex environments worldwide. The study is grounded in analytical techniques supported by future research, aiming to identify trends and innovative organizations in various global educational contexts. These singularities are categorized and organized using a mixed methodological approach that combines confirmatory research with the collection of qualitative and quantitative data. The study's findings offer insights into 55 higher education organizations with unique characteristics, emphasizing critical aspects of each. Furthermore, the utility of the developed instrument is validated as a pivotal tool enabling universities to continually review and adapt their educational practices, keeping them current and responsive to social and technological advancements in our ever-changing world. Additionally, the research seeks to stimulate a discussion about the future role of universities as influential entities in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain society. This underscores the vital importance of universities being well-prepared to confront challenges and seize opportunities emerging in this evolving context, ultimately contributing to their sustained relevance and effectiveness in the continuously changing educational landscape.
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