Key Takeaways
- Six-fold competency model: P-R-A-I-S-E.
- Aligns curriculum design with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Bridges academic research with practical, social, and experiential outcomes.
Definition
The PRAISE Framework is Dr. Mandeep C Saini's six-part systems-thinking model for higher education and professional competency. It structures learning through six interlocking elements to drive learning outcomes, professional capability, and global impact alignment.
The Six Elements
The acronym PRAISE represents the six "batteries" that must be charged in a high-performing teaching system:
- Personalised: Focus on self-awareness and reflective practice. Aligned with SDG 4: Quality Education.
- Research-Oriented: Developing critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning. Aligned with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
- Applied: Focusing on professional judgement and real-world decision-making. Aligned with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
- Individualised: Implementing inclusive design and equitable practice. Aligned with SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.
- Social: Enhancing communication, teamwork, and leadership capability. Aligned with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
- Experiential: Building practical capability and ethical awareness. Aligned with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Three Outcomes
The framework is designed to deliver three specific outcomes simultaneously:
- Learning: The immediate acquisition of knowledge and skill.
- Professional Competence: The ability to apply that knowledge in a high-stakes environment.
- Global Impact: Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Application
Developed in the book Teach Like a Supply Chain System, the PRAISE framework treats curriculum design as a pipeline and student engagement as a process flow. It provides a structured methodology for identifying which "batteries" are missing or low on charge in any educational or professional training environment.