Factors Influencing the Successful Curriculum Implementation in Secondary Schools of Punjab

Abstract

The role of the principal has been explored through using Goleman's leadership styles and leadership strategies in curriculum implementation. However, there are certainly other factors as well which influence successful curriculum implementation, such as teaching characteristics and provision of facilities. The data was collected from 600 teachers and 36 headteachers across Punjab using multistage sampling. The data were organized and recorded with SPSS 21. Descriptive and inferential analysis was used to determine the interactive effect of factors (leadership styles, teaching characteristics, and leadership strategies) in curriculum implementation. The results indicate that both dissonant and resonant leaders achieve their objectives in different ways. Resonant leaders adopt more visionary and coaching style to be successful with progressive teachers; whereas, dissonant leaders use the more commanding style with traditional teachers. Content analysis has been used to analyze structured interviews with headteachers; comparison between the responses of teachers and school principals helped us to identify gaps in leadership and successful implementation of the curriculum.