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From Standardization to Flexible Excellence: Psychological Foundations of Inclusive Skill-Oriented Curriculum Design

Author(s) Mr. Akash Ranjan Panda, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh, Ms. Binita Bhakat, Mr. Md. Naseem
Country India
Abstract The global shift toward competency-based and skill-oriented education reflects broader economic, social, and policy transformations emphasizing adaptability, problem-solving, collaboration, and lifelong learning. However, skill-oriented curriculum reforms often operate within standardized performance frameworks that insufficiently account for learner diversity in inclusive classrooms. This paper develops a theoretically grounded framework, Flexible Excellence, integrating psychological foundations and inclusive pedagogical principles to inform skill-oriented curriculum design. Drawing on constructivist learning theory, social cognitive theory, self-determination theory, executive function research, growth mindset scholarship, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and formative assessment, the paper argues that skill development must be conceptualized as participatory, relational, and contextually mediated rather than as uniform performance attainment. It examines tensions between competency-based reform and inclusive education mandates, highlighting the risks of exclusion embedded in rigid assessment regimes. A layered conceptual model is proposed linking psychological principles, pedagogical strategies, skill domains, and participation outcomes. The paper concludes with implications for curriculum reform, teacher education, and assessment policy, emphasizing systemic coherence and developmental responsiveness as prerequisites for equitable skill-oriented education.
Keywords Self-Determination Theory; Executive Function; Formative Assessment; Competency-Based Education; Flexible Excellence; Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD); Metacognitive Transfer; Scaffolded Rubrics
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-15
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