CURRICULUM AND THE

TEACHERS

ROLE OF TEACHERS IN CURRICULUM

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

provide instruction
Literacy
Numeracy
Craftsmanship or vocational training
the arts
Religion
Civics
community roles
life skills.

Things to consider when

implementing a new curriculum
Programme philosophy
how the new programme may impact students,
parents, administrators

Content
Familiar or unfamiliar

Pedagogy
Teachers need opportunities to become familiar with
the new program's pedagogical approach

Components of the program

Teachers will need opportunities to learn about the
components of the new programme early in the
implementation phase

Factors influencing the implementation of a curriculum in schools:

School ethos
school beliefs towards the new curriculum

Resources
Adequacy of equipment are required

Professional support
Support for teachers from both within the
school and outside

Professional knowledge
Knowledge and understanding which teachers
possess

 Professional attitudes
Attitudes and interest of teachers toward
the new curriculum

Time
Time available for preparing and delivering
the requirements of the new curriculum

Interest
Teachers own ability and competence to
teach the curriculum

Important Roles of Teacher in

Curriculum Development
Leader who can inspire and influence
students
Coach/guide who helps students to
improve on their skills and insights.
Disseminator of knowledge and skills
Role model
Innovator, creative, resourceful and
encourages diversity and
individuality in his students

Ethical responsibilities to students

Teachers will educate students to
high standards of achievement
The teacher is committed to
developing the skill sets needed by
the students in their classrooms
The teacher creates a classroom
environment that is respectful,
emotionally secure and physically
safe for students.

Ethical responsibilities to Family/Community

The teacher shall inform families of

program philosophy, policies and
personnel qualifications
The teacher shall maintain
confidentiality and shall respect the
familys right to privacy,
The teacher shall be objective and
accurate in reporting the knowledge

Ethical responsibilities to Colleagues

show respect for personal dignity and
for the diversity found among staff
members
Teachers who do not meet program
standards shall be informed of areas
of concern
The teacher shall exercise care in
expressing views regarding the
professional behaviour

Knowledge and skill

practitioner
Teacher is competent in applying his
theoretical knowledge in various
pedagogic contexts
creates learning experiences that
make these aspects of subject matter
meaningful for students.
provide learning opportunities that
support their intellectual, social and
personal development

 teacher should possess the ability to

harmonically arrange what has been
selected to be offered to the
students.
adopt technology as a means for
becoming more effective in
producing his own materials

Educare and educere

(Practitioner)
"educare
which means to train or to mold

"educere"
meaningto lead out

Social agent (Analyst)

teacher has a large role in guiding
the behaviour of the young pupils
teacher is often a motivator for
pupils, encouraging or reproving
them as appropriate

Agent of change (Decision

maker/Analyst)
is an individual who influences
clients innovation decisions in a
direction deemed desirable by a
change agency
has to directly work with the
teachers to adopt an innovation and
encourage them to become opinion
leaders in their own interpersonal
network

 Has to teach teacher on how to use

technology
can incorporate technology into their
curriculum

Researcher
Teacher as a researcher involves the
commitment to systematic
questioning of ones own teaching as
a basis for development
benefits
the development of clearer theory of
language and learning
Increase knowledge and understanding
of classroom practice, and increased
teaching skills

 easier collaboration with pupils and

the potential to develop a shared
commitment to the desired
improvements

Mentor (Practitioner/Decision
maker)
A mentor is one who guides and supports
students to ease them through difficult
transitions
Mentoring implies a close relationship within
which the model may be a role model,
consultant, advisor, source of wisdom
Mentoring is defined as a nurturing process
for the purpose of promoting the latters
professional and/or personal development

 A mentor tries to develop individuals

strengths to maximize their
professional and personal potential

Manager(Decision
maker)
Teacher must manage a classroom
environment
to fit their goals and to maximize
learning

involves modeling a positive attitude

towards the curriculum and towards
school and learning in general
reveal a caring attitude towards learning
and the learning environment help to
instill and reinforce similar attitudes in
their students

 Teachers are required to manage and

process great amounts of clerical
work
Paper work, attendance, test to mark

Relationship between teacher beliefs

and curiculum implementation

The key to getting teachers

committed to a curriculum is to
enhance their knowledge of the
curriculum
teachers need to be trained and
workshops have to be organised
for professional development