The role of school management teams in curriculum change management

• Main Author: Ndou, Nkhangweleni Florence
• Other Authors: Van der Merwe, H. M. (Hester Maria)
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: School management team; Curriculum change process; Curriculum implementation; Curriculum; Change; Curriculum change; Factors influencing curriculum change; Curriculum 2005; Phases in managing curriculum change; Role of educators in the changed curriculum; 375.0010968; Curriculum planning > South Africa; Competency based education > South Africa; Curriculum change > South Africa; Teacher participation in curriculum planning > South Africa
• Online Access: Ndou, Nkhangweleni Florence (2009) The role of school management teams in curriculum change management, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1812>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1812

The study focused on the role of the school management team in curriculum change management. Apart from a literature review, an empirical investigation based on a qualitative research paradigm involving semi-structured individual and focus group interviews was used to collect data at three secondary schools in the Tshilamba circuit in Limpopo Province. Literature findings revealed that although, in the first place, politically inclined the introduction of Curriculum 2005 was also steered by the socio-economic needs of the country. Empirical findings elicited that although managing curriculum changes was a challenging effort on account of an initial and continuous lack of adequate training, the school management teams of the selected schools were acquainted with significant knowledge and skills on curriculum change management. This pertains to lesson plan management, supporting and monitoring educators, managing the school register and timetable and managing school finances to select teaching and learning resources. === Further Teacher Education === M. Ed. (Educational Management)