Developing a Curation-Based Learning Model for Topic-Centered Convergence Liberal Arts Education

This study sought to develop a curation-based learning model and utilize it as a liberal arts pedagogical tool to enhance students' interdisciplinary competencies. As a result, the curation-based learning model was organized into four phases: exploring, elaborating, extending, and encompassing the process, with detailed activities clearly presented for each phase. Expert review and validation were conducted to verify the appropriateness and usefulness of the model, and the final model was developed in a form that can be practically applied in the classroom. When applied to liberal arts education, the model can help students develop a multidisciplinary perspective on a topic, collaboration with other majors, and practical knowledge of the use and value of digital tools. Furthermore, the experience of curating an exhibition, which is unfamiliar to students and perceived to be limited to the realm of the arts, is expected to encourage students to be self-directed in planning, executing, and evaluating their own work, and to develop creative confidence by realizing their ideas and achieving results. Liberal arts education should utilize a variety of subject-centered learning and various teaching and learning methods to help students develop the ability to actively respond to the rapidly changing future society.