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The purpose of this paper is to propose a method to improve the curriculum system in higher education institutions by taking use of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework incorporated with big data analysis. The Lean Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control methodology combined with text analysis, knowledge graph analysis and topology graph analysis are used. The proposed method can improve the curriculum system and better meet the talent market requirements, the technical requirements, and the social requirements. Little study uses the LSS framework and big data analysis to improvement the curriculum system. However, big data is an effective and efficient tool and is the trend to be used to help to make decision. This paper proposed the detailed improvement process using both LSS framework and big data analysis.
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The study is funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (72004139), the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (20ZR1454500).
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Appendix A
Appendix A
Please rate the following statements, 1–5 (strongly disagree to strongly agree).
Questionnaire for students.
1–5 | |
The coherence between the curriculum and your level | |
The appropriateness of the content of the curriculum to your needs | |
The meaningfulness of the content of the curriculum to you | |
The curriculum’s reflecting recent developments | |
The appreciation of your ideas and suggestions regarding the curriculum used | |
Overall, your satisfaction to the curriculum system | |
Please state any additional ideas or suggestions | |
Questionnaire for teachers
1–5 | |
The coherence between your job and your personal traits | |
The coherence between the curriculum and the level of your students | |
The appropriateness of the content of the curriculum to the needs of your students | |
The meaningfulness of the content of the curriculum to you | |
The curriculum’s reflecting recent developments | |
The appreciation of your ideas and suggestions regarding the curriculum used | |
Overall, your satisfaction to the curriculum system | |
Please state any additional ideas or suggestions | |
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Shanshan, S., Wenfei, L. & Lijuan, L. Applying lean six sigma incorporated with big data analysis to curriculum system improvement in higher education institutions. Int J Syst Assur Eng Manag 13, 641–656 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-021-01316-3
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