BARRIERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGE IN SCHOOLS
Date
2011-07-14
Authors
MUTSHATSHI, ZWIDOFHELANGANI NICHOLAS
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Abstract
This study attempts to explore, through a qualitative approach, teachers, principals and school governing body member’s attitudes towards the implementation of curriculum change in schools. In particular, teachers’ perceptions, understandings of and readiness to implement Outcomes Based Education are assessed. The research examines teachers’ concerns with regard to curriculum change.
Barriers to the implementation of change in schools are explored in the Tshadama and Zwithuzwavhudi Secondary Schools located in the Thohoyandou Area, at Tshinane Circuit in the Limpopo Province.
The research explores the challenges of curriculum policy implementation through the use of a case study methodology. A comparison of the theory of change and the actual practice of change is made to identify ways to overcome barriers to implementation.
The researcher hopes that this study adds to the pool of research data that is rapidly developing in this particular area of study in our context, and inspires others to further the research.
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Schools and schooling, Change management