CURRICULUM

CHANGE

DEFINITION OF CURRICULUM
CHANGE

Shift in structure or content,or both.

Change is an ongoing, almost unconscious
process that involves reworking familiar
elements into new relationship.

DEFINITION OF INNOVATION

The introduction of something new

A new idea, method, or device
The process of translating an idea or
invention into a good or service that creates
value.

FORCES DRIVING CHANGE

community
technology
political economy
credibility: people want more and more
frompublic education
complexity: competing demands of
governments and interest groups

CONTEXT OF CURRICULUM
CHANGE
National

CC
Globalisation

Culture

PLANNING

Factors
People
Programs
Processes

IMPLEMENTATION

A process that can be very technical or very

fluid and aesthetic.
Alters

knowledge, actions, and attitudes

Requires time, personal interaction and contacts
Requires in-service training

GUIDELINES FOR CHANGE

Innovations designed to improve student

achievement must be technically sound.
Successful innovation requires change in the
structure of a traditional school.
Innovation must be manageable and feasible
for the average teacher.

OBSTACLES TO CHANGE
(HARVEY)

Lack of ownership
Lack of benefits
Increased burdens
Lack of administrative supports
Loneliness
Insecurity

STAGES OF IMPLEMENTATION
1)Initiation
- Who will be involved?
- State of readiness.
2) Implementation
- trying out the innovation
- putting various models or approaches into
action.
3) Maintenance or institutionalization
- monitoring

CHANGE IS NOT
SYNONYMOUS
WITH
IMPROVEMENT