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Curriculum Implementation Curriculum Change • Kurt Lewin Force Theory •

Fronda, Jo-Ann T.

TCP 6A

Curriculum Implementation 

Putting into practice the written curriculum that has been designed in the syllabi, course of study, curricular guides, and subjects. It’s a process wherein the learners acquire the planned or intended knowledge, skills and attitudes that are aimed at enabling the same the same learners to functions effectively in the society.

Curriculum Implementation Ornstein and Hunkins- as the inter action between the curricula that has been written and planned and the persons(teachers) who are in charged to deliver it. It implies the ff:  Shift from what is the current to a new or enhanced curriculum  Change knowledge, actions attitudes of the person involved  Change behavior using new strategies and resources.  Change which requires efforts hence goals should be achievable

Curriculum Implementation Loucks and Lieberman- they defined it as the trying out of a new practice and what it looks like when actually used in school system. It simply menas that implementation should bring desired change and improvement. Classroom Context- it means teaching what has been written in the lesson plan. Implementing means using the plan as a guide to engage with the learners in the teacher-learning process with the end in the view that learning occurred and the learning outcomes have been achieved.

Curriculum Implementations as a Change Process Concept of Change  Change is a constant law of nature. It always bring improvements. Technological advancement and explosion of knowledge is the basic reason of varying style of knowledge. Change is an ongoing, almost unconscious process that involves reworking familiar elements to new relationship.

Forces Driving Curriculum Change National imposition  Local need  Staff dissatisfaction  Parental Demands  Standards: they can be maintained in the view of the challenges of new course.  Leadership: meaningful change and curriculum development 

Curriculum Change Process of curriculum change may be assisted by permissiveness and support in accordance of with a helpful improvement in curriculum. Changing curriculum changes individuals.  It must be necessary in consideration that the resources of implementation of curriculum are available or not. 

Kurt Lewin’s Force Theory 

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September 9, 1890 – February 12, 1947) was a GermanAmerican psychologist known as one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational, and applied psychology in the United States. In this new life, Lewin defined himself and his contributions within three lenses of analysis; applied research, action research, and group communication were his major offerings to the field of communication. recognized as the "founder of social psychology" and was one of the first to study group dynamics and organizational development.

Kurt Lewin’s Force Theory

Lewin’s Theory in Curriculum Change DRIVING FORCES Government Interventions Society’s Values Technological Changes Knowledge Explosions Administrative Support

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RESTRAINING FORCES Fear of the unknown Negative Attitudes to change Tradition Values Limited Resources Obsolete Equipment

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