scholarly journals The Role of School Management Teams in Underperforming Schools: A Matter of Values

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Setlhodi-Mohapi Itumeleng I ◽  
Lebeloane Ldm Oupa
Keyword(s):  
School Management ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Underperforming Schools

Roles of School Management Teams in Curriculum Delivery and Assessment in Primary Schools

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-51
Author(s):  
Philda Mandisa Mbane ◽  
France Machaba
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Management ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Curriculum Assessment ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Curriculum Delivery ◽  
Assessment Strategies

This chapter investigates the school management teams' views on managing curriculum delivery and assessment in primary schools at Germiston, Ekurhuleni South District in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The following research questions premise the study: What are SMTs' views on managing curriculum delivery and assessment strategies at primary schools? The study applies a qualitative research methodology, which is explorative and descriptive. Five primary school SMTs based on their managing teaching experiences in the Germiston area, at Ekurhuleni District are purposefully selected for interviews. The study's findings summarized as strategies that contribute to the effective management of curriculum assessment, the role of the school assessment teams in managing curriculum assessment, and teacher competencies and attitudes to the effective managing of curriculum assessment in classrooms.

Role of School Management Teams in Planning of Curriculum Delivery During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 215-231
Author(s):  
Shonisani Agnes Mulovhedzi ◽  
Takalani Rhoda Luhalima
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Management ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Curriculum Delivery

School management teams (SMTs) plan school teaching and learning curriculum. Through the desktop research method, this chapter investigates the role of SMTs in planning the curriculum delivery during and after COVID-19. It focuses on the role of SMTs in planning the mode of curriculum delivery, reviewing learning materials, setting plans on the transition to online teaching and learning, controlling curriculum issues, and encouraging a predictable annual routine during and after COVID-19. The chapter also discusses challenges faced in the planning of curriculum delivery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, it provides suggestions on strategies that can assist teachers in improving the delivery of the curriculum. Finally, the chapter concludes by explaining the available different modes of delivering the curriculum. Thus, the chapter aims to investigate the planning of curriculum delivery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the roles of school management teams in education.

The Role of School Management Teams in Managing Curriculum Delivery During and After COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-32
Author(s):  
Takalani Rhoda Luhalima ◽  
Shonisani Agnes Mulovhedzi
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Management ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Curriculum Delivery ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
Management Curriculum

A curriculum is a guiding strength behind any educational system, and its successful implementation defines the actualization of every country's education goals. School management team (SMT) success depends on their readiness to be dynamic in changing times and serving their duties as curriculum leaders. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the roles of SMTs in managing curriculum delivery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The desktop research method was used. The content of this chapter focuses on the management of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 crisis. To ensure the quality of education, schools should be actively involved in curriculum implementation. Various factors supporting school management teams and strategies used in effective management curriculum delivery are highlighted. In addition, the factors that act as barriers in managing curriculum delivery and conflict of interests will be discussed. Finally, the authors recommend that SMTs, teachers, students, and all stakeholders should embrace the transition of curriculum delivery.

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