Enhancing Educational Programme Quality in Higher Education through Adaptive Curriculum Leadership in the Digital Era

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https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v13i1.1912

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quality educational programs, adaptive curriculum leadership, digital transformation, academic leaders, curriculum

Abstract

This qualitative study explored how adaptive curriculum leadership enhanced educational programme quality amid digital transformation in higher education. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with academic leaders, including deans, programme chairpersons, senior faculty, and faculty experts from diverse disciplines in a Philippine state university. The findings show that adaptive curriculum leadership was critical for integrating digital technologies, fostering collaboration, and addressing challenges such as technological advancement, curriculum misalignment, and equitable access. Key social and technological forces driving adaptation include digital literacy, personalised learning, and global collaboration. Leadership strategies to address these challenges include infrastructure upgrades, faculty development, and curriculum redesign aligned with technological and industry needs. The study highlights flexibility, inclusivity, and responsiveness as essential for sustaining high-quality programmes in the digital era.

Author Biography

Genalyn Panganiban Lualhati, Batangas State University

Dr Genalyn Panganiban Lualhati is a professor in undergraduate teacher education at Batangas State University—The National Engineering University, Jose P. Laurel Polytechnic College, Malvar, Batangas, Philippines. She serves as the IZN Coordinator of the College of Teacher Education. Her research interests include environmental education, pedagogy and educational management, inclusive education, and gender sensitivity, with publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. She is committed to developing future educators as ethical leaders equipped with 21st-century skills. Email: mrslualhati@gmail.com (https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-9447-202X)

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2026-03-11

How to Cite

Lualhati, G. P. (2026). Enhancing Educational Programme Quality in Higher Education through Adaptive Curriculum Leadership in the Digital Era. Journal of Learning for Development, 13(1), 162–174. https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v13i1.1912

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): ISSUE 1

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Case Studies

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Received 2025-02-11
Accepted 2026-01-19
Published 2026-03-11