Models Of Implementation

Question 1

Overcoming Resistance to Change Model

Answer 1

This model rests on the assumption that the success of curriculum implementation primarily depends on the impact the developer can
make on the consumers, i.e., teachers, students, and the society in general. While addressing the
persons within the system, we should remember that to get the desired result the subordinates should be motivated rather than ordered

Question 2

Leadership Obstacle Course

Answer 2

This model treats staff resistance to change as problematic and proposes that we should collect data to determine the extent and nature of the resistance.

Question 3

Linkage Model

Answer 3

This model recognizes that there are
innovators in research and development centers, universities, etc. Educators in the field, however, find some of their attempts at innovations that are inappropriate for solving the problems. What is therefore
needed is a match between the problems and
innovations-the establishment of linkages. This model
foresees two systems: user system and resource system.
There has to be a link between these two systems.

Question 4

Rand Model

Answer 4

is based on the assumption that the
success of the implementation of new program depends on: the characteristics of the proposed
change; competencies of the teaching and
administrative staff; the support of the local community;
and the school organizational structure

Question 5

Organizational Development Model

Answer 5

This model is an information-processing change strategy that enables the system to improve its operations and the quality of interactions among its members to facilitate the
introduction of change. This model improves the
organization’s problem solving and renewal process and
its emphasis on teamwork and organizational culture.

Question 6

Overcoming Resistance Model

Answer 6

rests on the assumption that the success or failure of planned
organizational change basically depends on the leaders’ ability to overcome staff resistance to change.

Question 7

Leadership Obstacle Course (LOC) Model

Answer 7

extends the ORC model and puts emphasis on the gathering of data to determine the extent and nature of the resistance in order to deal with it appropriately.

Question 8

Linkage Model

Answer 8

involves a cycle of diagnosis,
search, retrieval, formulation of solution, dissemination and evaluation.

Question 9

RAD Model

Answer 9

suggests
that organizational dynamics seem to be the chief
barriers to change.

Question 10

Organizational Development Model

Answer 10

emphasis on teamwork
and organizational culture. Curriculum implementation is ongoing and interactive