1. Change Management in a Higher Education Institution in Jamaica: Implementing Curriculum Mapping.
- Author
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LOWE, ALDITH
- Subjects
UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,CHANGE management ,MANAGEMENT education ,CURRICULUM ,GOAL programming - Abstract
This paper presents the results of the use of Kotter’s eight-step change management model (KCMM) to guide the implementation of a new requirement (curriculum mapping) as a supporting component of the Programme Development Policy at the University of Technology, Jamaica. The Programme Development Policy was revised and approved by the Academic Board in 2022, and it guides the development of undergraduate and graduate courses of study at the University. A supporting element of the policy is the newly introduced curriculum map, which encourages the mapping of the courses to the programme goals, programme objectives, and graduate attributes. Kotter’s eight-step change process guided the implementation of the map along with qualitative interviews with the chairs of the curriculum committees in each Academic Unit and the Associate Vice President for Quality Assurance at the University. The results showed that the curriculum map was a valuable addition to the programme development policy. However, greater sensitization and training are needed to ensure buy-in from the relevant stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2023