Professional Learning Flagship Program: Leading Curriculum Change

Table 1: Overview of factors affecting implementation (Altrichter, 2005, p. 8)A. Characteristics of the innovation itself • perceived or felt need• clarity (about goals and means)• complexity• quality, contextual suitability and practicalityB. Local characteristics • regional administration (e.g. school district)• history of negative experiences• adequate follow-through• active knowledge and understanding• active support• community characteristics• contextual stabilityC. Organisation C1. Actors• management (e.g. principal and school management team)• level of commitment• obtaining resources• shielding from interference• encouraging staff / recognition• adapting standard procedures• teachers• competencies and attitudes• decision-making participation• quality of collegial relationships• students’ and other participants’ competencies and attitudesC2. Organisational characteristics• compatibility of the innovation goals with the strategic goals of the organisation• organisational culture, structures and processes• system of incentives and career patterns• characteristics of the existing curriculum and assessment proceduresD. Government and external agencies • quality of relationships between central and local actors• resource support and trainingProfessional Learning Flagship Program: Leading Curriculum Change: Literature Review 4