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A study of factors influencing curriculum management in Bizana schools in the Eastern Cape PrivinceJebe, Nomakhaya January 2012 (has links)
The study sought to investigate factors influencing curriculum management in Bizana schools. A survey design which used mainly qualitative aspects of research was used in the study. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data. Participants (N=60) were made up of 10 learners,10 teachers, 10 School Management Team members ( SMTs), 10 parents and 20 district officials. The teachers, learners, parents and SMTs including principals were selected from 3 schools being a Primary School, a Junior Secondary School and a Senior Secondary School. Frequency tables were used to present quantitative data while verbal quotes were presented in support of themes that emerged from the qualitative data. The findings of the study revealed that the following factors were regarded as the causes of poor curriculum management; lack of training and skills on the part of curriculum managers, un-availability of resources in schools, the level of parental involvement in curriculum and regular systemic changes. It was recommended that the Department of Education should ensure that all curriculum managers are being trained to provide them with enough skills. The Department of Education should also supply schools with adequate resources. Parents should also be trained on curriculum issues. Too many changes in the system within a short space of time should be avoided.
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