Journal article
Curriculum renewal in a Small Island State: Stabilization and early recovery phases of reconstruction
International Education Journal, Vol.15(4), pp.66-85
2016
Abstract
In countries recovering from disaster or conflict, school curriculum renewal is submerged in a plethora of more immediate concerns of a nascent government. Yet, curriculum is the cornerstone of any education system. Using a case study for context, this paper describes a methodology to maximise the quality of the emergent national curriculum. In the first section of the paper, a theoretical curriculum planning and implementation framework is established and, in the second section, the experiences of implementing the framework in the case study context are examined. The paper concludes with a discussion of lessons learnt. This methodology of synthesising, packaging and implementing theories of curriculum, development, change management and leadership in the context of anindependent emerging nation is of value to education ministers, project planners, first responders and implementation consultants.
Details
- Title
- Curriculum renewal in a Small Island State: Stabilization and early recovery phases of reconstruction
- Authors
- Michael Longhurst (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Education Journal, Vol.15(4), pp.66-85
- Publisher
- Australia and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society
- Date published
- 2016
- ISSN
- 1443-1475
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2016 Australia and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society. Reproduced here with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450517902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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