ERIC Number: EJ1404929
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0726-416X
EISSN: EISSN-2201-0602
Curriculum Management in Higher Education: An Analysis Using the Four Frames Model
Jennifer Riad
Curriculum and Teaching, v38 n2 p37-52 2023
This research explores curriculum management in higher education using Bolman and Deal's Four Frames Model. The study focuses on a private Southern California university's curriculum management process, examining it through the structural, human resources, political, and symbolic frames. The structural frame emphasizes role clarity and formal processes, while the human resources frame highlights relationships and individual well-being. The political frame addresses conflicts and power dynamics, emphasizing checks and balances. Finally, the symbolic frame emphasizes the meaning and purpose of curriculum changes, particularly in enhancing student learning. The analysis reveals a well-structured curriculum management process that fosters relationships, manages conflicts constructively, and remains connected to the overarching purpose of improving student learning. The findings suggest that a balanced approach that considers these frames can lead to effective curriculum management in higher education institutions.
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Human Resources, Political Influences, School Policy, Culture, Organizations (Groups), Private Colleges, Change Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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