SI on Higher Education

Student Learning in Higher Education: Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Outcomes

Special Issue Overview

How do we truly understand and enhance student learning in higher education today?

In recent years, student learning in higher education has become a central concern for educators, researchers, and policymakers worldwide. As institutions respond to rapid technological change, evolving labor market demands, and increasingly diverse student populations, it is increasingly clear that enhancing learning requires more than isolated pedagogical innovations. Instead, it calls for a coherent and evidence-based ecosystem that aligns curriculum design, teaching practices, and learning outcomes. This special issue brings together contributions that explore how such alignment can support meaningful and sustainable student learning.

Explore this Issue Published

Vol. 1 (2026)

Lead Guest Editor

Dr. Mustafa Kayyali

Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Syria

Azteca University, México

Manager of HE Higher Education Ranking, USA

Research Interests: Higher Education Ranking, Accreditation, Quality Assurance, Recognition of HEIs, Quality Management, Management, Recognition, Administration, Management, Recognition, Total Quality Management

Guest Editors

Dr. Gaofeng Che

Liaocheng University, P.R. China

Research Interests: Control Theory and Control Engineering, Higher Education

Dr. Liqiao Nong

Guangxi Polytechnic of Construction, P.R. China

Research Interests: Foundational Educational Theories from the Perspective of Philosophy of Technology, AI Application in Education, The Integration of Educational Technology into Language Learning

Topics of Interest

We are particularly interested in questions such as:

Student learning, engagement, learning experience
Curriculum design, development, and reform
Teaching practices and pedagogical innovation
Learning outcomes, assessment, and evaluation
Student skills development and employability
Digital and blended learning environments
Other related fields

Publication Model

This Special Issue adopts a continuous publication model. Accepted manuscripts will be published online upon completion of peer review and editorial processing, ensuring the timely dissemination of high-quality research. The editorial office will manage submissions, peer review coordination, and production processes, allowing Guest Editors to focus on the academic scope and quality of the Special Issue.