HED4802
ASSIGNMENT 4
ANSWERS 2025
HED4802 ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS
2025
, HED4802Assignment 04
Question 1 (Chapter 4)
• Who, in your opinion, should be responsible for providing curriculum
leadership within the school context? What are the specific responsibilities
and key actions that should be associated with effective curriculum leadership
for your subject(s) and grade(s)? [15] (300-500 words)
In my opinion, curriculum leadership should be a distributed responsibility, with the
Head of Department (HOD) playing a central role, supported by subject leaders and
classroom teachers. The HOD provides overarching vision and strategic direction
for the subject within the school, while subject leaders focus on specific grade levels
or areas within the subject. Classroom teachers are crucial in providing feedback
from the ground, ensuring that the curriculum is relevant, engaging, and meeting the
needs of diverse learners in their classrooms.
For my subject, [insert your subject here] and grade [insert your grade here], the
HOD’s responsibilities should include:
Curriculum Vision and Alignment:** Ensuring the curriculum aligns with national
standards (e.g., CAPS in South Africa) and school goals, and creating a shared
vision for the subject's learning outcomes. This involves regular review and updates
to the curriculum framework.
Resource Management:** Allocating resources effectively to support curriculum
implementation, including textbooks, technology, and professional development
opportunities.
ASSIGNMENT 4
ANSWERS 2025
HED4802 ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS
2025
, HED4802Assignment 04
Question 1 (Chapter 4)
• Who, in your opinion, should be responsible for providing curriculum
leadership within the school context? What are the specific responsibilities
and key actions that should be associated with effective curriculum leadership
for your subject(s) and grade(s)? [15] (300-500 words)
In my opinion, curriculum leadership should be a distributed responsibility, with the
Head of Department (HOD) playing a central role, supported by subject leaders and
classroom teachers. The HOD provides overarching vision and strategic direction
for the subject within the school, while subject leaders focus on specific grade levels
or areas within the subject. Classroom teachers are crucial in providing feedback
from the ground, ensuring that the curriculum is relevant, engaging, and meeting the
needs of diverse learners in their classrooms.
For my subject, [insert your subject here] and grade [insert your grade here], the
HOD’s responsibilities should include:
Curriculum Vision and Alignment:** Ensuring the curriculum aligns with national
standards (e.g., CAPS in South Africa) and school goals, and creating a shared
vision for the subject's learning outcomes. This involves regular review and updates
to the curriculum framework.
Resource Management:** Allocating resources effectively to support curriculum
implementation, including textbooks, technology, and professional development
opportunities.
