Factors Influencing Zimbabwe Curriculum Development

• technological advancement• demands by students• society expectations• industry and commerce• globalisation• competition among institutions • government expectations

technological advancement

Open learning where learners can tune in to the lesson and access information online.

demands by students

Zimbabwe Universities carry out needs assessment to introduce a new

programme.

The Bill ofRights !!

society expectations

The knowledge, skills, values and attitudes imparted/to give to learners are expected to prepare them to fit in society.

industry and commerceIf a student graduates without the requirements of

industry and commerce the he or she becomes a misfit, and thus jobless.

globalisation

mainly to meet the need for a workforce that is equipped with not only the traditional discipline knowledge and skills, but also a broad range of generic

capabilities.

competition among institutions

Institutions of higher education compete for student enrolment and meet the needs of students. This results in the introduction of new programmes all the time in a bid to attract students.

*Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Studies *Master of Strategic Marketing

government expectations

Political influences include regulations that

stem from the legitimate role of state and national political institutions.

*curriculum changes vary to political order.

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