Ponte Academic Journal Jan 2021, Volume 77, Issue 1 |
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR EFFECTING CURRICULUM CHANGES IN MATHEMATICS Author(s): John Masina ,Mamsie Ethel Khuzwayo J. Ponte - Jan 2021 - Volume 77 - Issue 1 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2021.1.3 Abstract: School-based instructional leaders play an important role in creating an environment suitable for the continuous professional development of Mathematics teachers. This study investigates the role of instructional leadership for implementing curriculum changes in Mathematics in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Heads of Mathematics Departments (HMDs) at selected primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal served as the main participants in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect qualitative data which provided answers to the two pre-determined research questions of the study. Findings revealed that HMDs are faced with the challenge of overcrowded classrooms, a lack of knowledge about their instructional roles, and the limited capacity building programmes for mathematics teachers, among others. The study recommends a significant overhauling and restructuring in the teaching, learning and assessment of Mathematics as a subject at the intermediate phase. This study employed Valsiners theory of socio-cultural learning to identify areas which Heads of Mathematics Departments should focus on in order to promote innovation and the effective implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in the teaching and learning of Mathematics.
|
Download full text: Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution |
|
Guide for Authors
This guideline has been prepared for the authors to new submissions and after their manuscripts have been accepted |
Authors Login
We welcome refrees who would be willing to act as reviewers |
Paper Tracking
You can track your submitted article from this tab |
Editorial Board
The international editorial board is headed by Dr. Maria E. Boschi |
General Policies
Papers that are published or held by the Journal may not be published elsewhere |
Peer Review Process
Papers will be sent to three peer reviewers for evaluation |