C oncepts of Curriculum Implementation - Actual engagement of learners with planned learning opportunities. 3 dimensions of curriculum 1. They explicit that curriculum includes not only syllabi or listing of concepts, but also a detailed analysis of other elements 2. curriculum comprises planned or intended learning 3. curriculum and instruction are inextricable. -process of putting the curriculum into work for the achievement of goals for which the curriculum is designed. - process of putting a document or instructional programme into practice.
Curriculum is the vehicle that contains the good ( content ) , the teacher is the driver who delivers the goods ( contents ) to the consumer of good learners.
Factors That Influence Curriculum Implementation The Teachers The Learners Resource Materials and Facilities The School Environment Instructional Supervision Assessment
Models of Curriculum Implementation A. ORC Model ( Overcoming Resistance to Change ) 1. Unrelated Concerns 2. Personal Concerns 3. Task-related Concerns 4. Impact-related Concerns LOC Model ( Leadership- Obstacle Course Model ) Linkage Model
Issues of Implementation Poor involvement of teachers in matters relating to curriculum implementation. E xcess contents added to the curriculum 3. P rovision and distribution of materials Planning the implementation Communication