Structural ambidexterity in higher education: excellence education as a testing ground for educational innovations

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Table 1. Overview of innovations that were developed in the testing ground of excellence education.

Topic / case study	Case study 1 (UAS)	Case study 2 (UAS)	Case study 3 (University)	Case study 4 (University)	Case study 5 (University)
Educational concepts / Didactical methods	Student-driven learning Experiential learning Guest lectures	Student-driven learning Teaching through coaching Equality approach (vs hierarchical)	Think tanks Internship Activating education	Student-driven learning Research based learning Academic advising	Student-driven learning Project-based learning Activating education Team based learning Flipped classroom
Assessment forms	Open form (student tailored) of assessment	Open assessment matrix
Educational content	Inter / multidisciplinary education	Real-live case providers Societal relevant themes		Leadership training Professional skills development Historical Book Review	Societal relevant themes Reflective education
Educational tools		Selective aspects of education Learning communities Innovation workplaces	ICT-facilitated interaction	Matching tool for group assignment Competence-portfolio	Behavioural codes of conduct Personal development plans Personal pursuit projects
Organisational		Students working together with professors		Quality assurance system Matching of students to study programmes Common rooms

Figure 1. Functioning of excellence education as a testing ground for (educational or organisational) innovation (total count of answers, n = 27).

Figure 2. Most important sources for renewing or improving education at institutions (total count of answers, n = 27).

Figure 3. Elements contributing to excellence education's ability to improve or renew regular education (total count of answers, n = 27).