From Agile Principles to Agile Classrooms: A Structured Curriculum for Educator Upskilling

Abstract

This research proposes a curriculum designed to promote the application of agile methodologies in classrooms. It identifies the key skills secondary school teachers need and categorizes them into three main areas: understanding the foundational concepts of agile methodologies, developing essential soft skills such as communication and teamwork, and enhancing digital proficiency. Guided by Gagné's instructional design model, these competencies were systematically integrated into a well-structured curriculum with clearly defined modules and units. By focusing on these three areas – agile methodologies, transversal skills, and digital competences – the curriculum aims to help teachers embrace and apply agile principles in practical, meaningful ways. It supports teachers in actively integrating agile practices into their classrooms and equips them with tools to create dynamic, collaborative learning environments where students can develop important 21st-century skills, such as adaptability and problem-solving. By empowering teachers with these skills, the curriculum establishes a pathway to transform education, making it more responsive, student-centered, and prepared for the future. It bridges the gap between traditional teaching methods and the agile practices required in today's rapidly evolving world, ensuring a smoother transition toward innovative and effective educational practices.

Received: 1 April 2025 | Revised: 25 June 2025 | Accepted: 24 July 2025

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the 

corresponding author.

Author Contribution Statement

Panos Fitsilis: Conceptualization, Verification, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Funding acquisition. Evangeli Boti: Validation, Resources, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing.  Vyron Damasiotis: Methodology, Validation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project Administration.