Developing a curriculum framework for vocational competency in college students with disabilities:based on RCF and ICF
GUAN Shan
SUN Meili
GUAN Yi
XUE Yifan
ZHONG Yuliang
LI Xinqin
Abstract：Objective To develop a professional competency-oriented higher education curriculum system for college students with disabilities based on rehabilitation competency framework(RCF)and International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health(ICF).
Methods A framework for a professional competency-oriented higher education curriculum system for college students with disabilities was developed following the principles of systematic curriculum design.The curriculum design was student-centered and adhered to principles such as inclusive education,competency-based learning,lifelong career development and collaborative cooperation.It emphasized the application of digital empowerment technol-ogies,accessibility technologies and assistive technologies.
Results The curriculum system framework comprised six core curriculum domains,including knowledge,skills,profes-sional mindset and values,management and leadership,professionalism and behavior,functional adaptation and digital empowerment,as well as accessibility and assistive technology applications.The curriculum modules were structured into four stages,including adaptation and functional enhancement,career exploration and founda-tional skill development,professional skill enhancement and workplace practice,and employment guidance and follow-up services.This curriculum system systematically enhanced the professional knowledge,skills and com-petencies of college students with disabilities,integrating digital empowerment strategies to support their career development.
Conclusion The competency-oriented higher education curriculum system constructed based on RCF and ICF provides a theoretical framework and practical pathway for improving the professional competency and lifelong career de-velopment of college students with disabilities.
Keywords：college studentdisabilityprofessional competencycurriculum frameworkrehabilitation competency frameworkInternational Classification of FunctioningDisability and Health
Publication Date：2025-04-25
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：8( 415-422 )