LESSON VI

Self-Assessment 1

The following can be considered as elements in implementation: course syllabus, the teacher,

the teaching and learning materials and equipment, the teaching and learning environment and

the learner.

Self-Assessment 2

The following can be considered as determinants of curriculum implementation: teachers,

learners, interest groups and availability of appropriate resource material, equipment and

facilities.

Self-Assessment 3

1. YES

2. NO

3. YES

4. YES

5. YES

Reflection

This unit has outlined some of the factors that influence the implementation of a curriculum and

discussed how each factor influences the implementation process. Do remember that in

educational practice, these factors interact with each other and generate influences that cannot

be attributed to one factor or another.

Unit test

1. The teacher is the one who: translates the syllabus into learning activities, interacts with

learners and changes learners’ behavior, influences student attitudes, and implements

instructional supervision.

2.

• Allocate adequate time to subjects taught at the schools.

• Provide quality teaching and learning resources to teachers and students. There must be an

adequate number of resources available to teachers and students.

• Ensure that teachers’ schemes of work, lesson plans and records are prepared regularly.

• Create an atmosphere that will nurture teaching and learning effectively

3. A

4. A

5.D