Twelve tips for applying change models to curriculum design, development and delivery

Med Teach. 2018 May;40(5):520-526. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2017.1391377. Epub 2017 Oct 25.

Abstract

Drawing primarily from business and management literature and the authors' experience, these 12 tips provide guidance to organizations, teams, and individuals involved in curriculum or program development at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education levels. The tips are based around change models and approaches and can help underpin successful curriculum review, development, and delivery, as well as fostering appropriate educational innovation. A range of tools exist to support systematic program development and review, but even relatively simple changes need to take account of many factors, including the complexity of the environment, stakeholder engagement, cultural and psychological aspects, and the importance of followers.

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Medical / organization & administration*
  • Environment
  • Humans
  • Organizational Culture
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Politics
  • Professional Competence
  • Program Development