Curriculum studies Mr Camillus 8/8/16

Role of teachers in curriculum dev process

Vary among cultures

Provide instruction in literacy and numeracy, craftsmanship/vocational
training, the arts, religion, civics, community/ life skills.
Knowledge, Experience & Competencies (Teachers- central to any
curriculum improvement effort)
Teachers influence students learning
Better teachers foster better learning.
Teachers are most knowledgable abt the practice of teaching and are
responsible for introducing the curriculum in the classroom

Curriculum and the teacher

The key to getting teachers committed to a curriculum is to enhance their

knowledge of the curriculum

Pedagogy: Teaching skills emphasised in the new programme : TEACHING OF

VALUES/ FAMILIAR WITH A TOOL (INTERNET)
Components of the programme

Teachers will need opportunities to learn abt the components of the new
prog early in the implementation phase
Ex: the new prog place greater emphasis on school based assessments

Factors influencing the implementation of a curriculum in schools

School ethos- overall school believes towards the new curriculum

-status of the curriculum as viewed by staff, administrators and
community: - school admin revognises the importance of the
subj the in the overall school curriculum
Adequacy of resources: equipment, facilities and general resources
required for
implementing a new curriculum
Professional support: teachers from both within the school and outside:
opportunities to
receive ongoing curriculum professional support
Professional knowledge: Knowledge and understanding which teachers
possess of the new
curriculum: dif ways of teaching to foster student
learning
Professional attitudes: attitudes and interest of teachers towards the new
curriculum: keen
to teach the subj
Time: time available for preparing and delivering the requirements of the
new curriculum:
teachers need enough time to dev their own understanding of the
subj they are required to teach

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Interest: Teachers own availability and competence to teach the

curriculum: confidence in
Teaching

Important roles of teacher in curriculum dev

Leader who can inspire and influence studnts thru EXPERT(knowledge that
teachers have) AND REFERENT (gain trust, respect, refer to pupils
interest) power but never COERCIVE power. (threaten the pupils eg
punishment if they din finish the homework)
Teacher has high standards and expectations coexisting w
encouragement, support and flexibility
The teacher empowers students and get them to do things of which they
did not think they were capable of
Coach/guide who helps sts to improve on eir skill and insights
Disseminator of knowledge and skills
Innovator, creative, resourceful
Role model (practises what he preaches)

Code of ethics
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO STUDENTS:
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Educate students to high standards of achievement

Use best professional practises and materials and the teacher is
knowldgable of and delivers the standards-based curriculum
Creates a classroom environment that is respectful, emotionally secure
and physically safe for students

Exercise 1

Define a teacher
What are the roles of teachers in curriculum dev