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Curriculum Reforms Implementation Progress in China
Not exact matches
When it comes to the study of implementing education
reforms, analysts tend to focus on the formal channels of
implementation and the standard tools of public administration — for example, intergovernmental hand - offs (federal to state to district to school), alignment of
curriculum, assessment and other components of the
reform, professional development, getting incentives right, and accountability mechanisms.
Although Riley's approach to turning around Lawrence has included several key
reforms, such as the «
implementation of a new
curriculum, establishment of Acceleration Academies, and a focus on data - driven instruction,» creating a Match - style tutor corps with help from Match leaders was also a top priority.
«The track record of top - performing countries, early evidence of positive effects from faithful
implementation of high - quality
curricula here in the United States, and the persistent evidence that our classrooms are under - challenging our students at every level compel us to put materials that we use to teach at the core of serious education
reform.»
The Office of Academics is responsible for the development and leadership of the district's academic goals and policies, directing the instructional program pre-K to grade 12 across all content areas and special programs, and it engages constituent groups, teachers, principals, other staff, parents, and community in the ongoing process of educational
reform,
curriculum planning and
implementation, and program development.
When
curriculum materials are expected to take on the role of change agent and transform teacher practice — as in a systemic
reform initiative — the challenges of effective
implementation are heightened.
High - quality
implementation of standards - based
reform requires the following: specificity in stating the content goals of teaching and learning; consistency / alignment among the policies and practices put in place to pursue those goals (e.g. content standards, student achievement tests, performance standards,
curriculum materials, professional development, accountability); authority / legitimacy to those charged with
implementation; power through rewards and sanctions; and stability — when policies, practices, and leadership are in a state of flux, it is difficult to take each new thing that comes along seriously.
Standards - based
reform as articulated by the AFT is an ordered process that includes well - developed standards and a
curriculum to support their
implementation; professional development for teachers; new assessments aligned to the standards; and fair incentives and sufficient resources to help students make the grade.
During her time working at the university, Chamberlain has led the development of the faculty's strategic plan, led the planning and
implementation of
curriculum reform and assisted with budget planning, accreditations, faculty appointments and developing interdisciplinary programs.