Sheila Grace M. Bangquiao*, Lourene B. Barayuga, and Regina P. Galigao (Authors)

Abstract

This study examines global trends in curriculum reform, with particular attention to the development of educational curricula, the difficulties associated with innovation, and the function of technology in contemporary classrooms. Utilizing data mining methodologies, the study examined academic publications, government reports, and educational databases from 2015 to the present to identify trends, innovations, and difficulties in curriculum design across several nations. Research shows that technology improves access to information, encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and supports students with specific needs. To co-create knowledge, democratize evaluation procedures, and modify curriculum to fit local contexts, stakeholders, including educators, students, legislators, and administrators, must be involved. For the successful integration of digital technologies, it was also determined that strengthening ICT infrastructure and offering focused teacher training were crucial. Overall, the study shows that to address the demands of 21st-century learning successfully, curriculum reform depends on new teaching methods and cooperative, context-sensitive solutions.

Keywords: curriculum reform, educational technology, stakeholder participation, ICT integration, 21st-century skills, digital learning

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DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0403422

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Bangquiao, S. G. M., Barayuga, L. B. & Galigao R. P. (2025). Curriculum reform and trends: Analyzing the evolution of curriculum, the challenges of innovation, and the role of technology in modern curriculum. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 4 (3), 4537-4545. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0403422

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