**3. Research Methodology**

The case study method is considered the most appropriate approach for this study, as it allows a detailed investigation of a specific social phenomenon in its real context [34]. For this study, a single case study design was chosen to comprehensively examine the development and support of institution-wide, individualized, and innovation-centered general education at a specific university where the authors are action researchers and can access the actual process of decision making and implementation. This approach aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex social phenomena involved in cultivating innovative talents at the case university.
