Author(s)

Yang Zhou ¹, Jiaxing Wang ¹, Zhi Zeng ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guangxi Arts University, Nanning, Guangxi, China

Corresponding Author

Yang Zhou

ABSTRACT

In the context of digital transformation, the traditional educational model of environmental design disciplines is increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of modern green and sustainable development. The rapid advancement of digital technologies and the growing emphasis on sustainability have reshaped the way environmental design is practiced, requiring an urgent shift in educational approaches. This paper addresses this challenge by analyzing the talent cultivation needs of the digital age, focusing on the skills and knowledge required to meet the evolving demands of the industry. It explores specific pathways for the transformation of environmental design education, proposing a more forward-thinking and adaptable approach. The paper examines this transformation from three key aspects: disciplinary positioning, ensuring the field remains relevant to technological and environmental changes; curriculum design, integrating digital tools and sustainability principles into academic programs; and industry-academia integration, emphasizing collaboration between educational institutions and the design industry to enhance practical learning. Ultimately, the aim is to achieve diverse reforms in disciplinary education, increasing its competitiveness and relevance in a rapidly changing global landscape.

KEYWORDS

Digital transformation; environmental design; educational reform; sustainable development

CITE THIS PAPER

Yang Zhou, Jiaxing Wang, Zhi Zeng, Exploring Pathways for Educational Reform in Environmental Design Disciplines in the Context of Digital Transformation. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2025) Vol. 8: 135-147. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2025.080621.

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