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Teacher Survey: Curriculum Implementation & Classroom Practice

Purpose: Assess how teachers experience the curriculum, the ease of delivery, and barriers to effective implementation.

Section A: Demographics

• Grade(s) taught:
• Subject area(s):
• Years of teaching experience:
• School type: ☐ Urban ☐ Rural ☐ Township ☐ Other

Section B: Curriculum Delivery

1. How confident do you feel delivering the current curriculum?
   ☐ Very confident ☐ Confident ☐ Neutral ☐ Unconfident ☐ Very unconfident
2. How often do you rely on official curriculum documents or guidelines?
   ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Occasionally ☐ Rarely ☐ Never
3. Does the curriculum provide clear learning outcomes and competencies?
   ☐ Yes ☐ Partially ☐ No
4. Are learning materials and textbooks aligned with the curriculum?
   ☐ Always ☐ Often ☐ Sometimes ☐ Rarely ☐ Never

Section C: Pedagogical Challenges

5. What are the main challenges you face in implementing the curriculum? (Check all that apply)
   ☐ Time constraints
   ☐ Insufficient resources
   ☐ Curriculum overload
   ☐ Large class sizes
   ☐ Misalignment with assessments
   ☐ Lack of training
   ☐ Language barriers
   ☐ Other: ___________
6. Does the curriculum support differentiated or inclusive teaching strategies?
   ☐ Strongly yes ☐ Yes ☐ Somewhat ☐ No ☐ Not at all
7. How would you rate the alignment between the curriculum and learner needs in your classroom?
   ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor ☐ Very poor

Section D: Feedback and Suggestions

8. What content areas or skills do you feel are missing or underemphasized in the current curriculum?
9. What kind of support or training would improve your ability to implement the curriculum?

✅ 2. Administrator Survey: Curriculum Oversight and Support

Purpose: Understand how school leaders perceive curriculum execution, teacher support, and policy alignment.

Section A: School Profile

• Role: ☐ Principal ☐ Deputy ☐ Curriculum Head ☐ Other
• School Level: ☐ Primary ☐ Secondary ☐ Combined
• Province/Region: ______________

Section B: Curriculum Oversight

1. To what extent do you monitor curriculum implementation in your school?
   ☐ Regularly ☐ Occasionally ☐ Rarely ☐ Never
2. Do you believe your staff has adequate support to implement the curriculum?
   ☐ Strongly agree ☐ Agree ☐ Neutral ☐ Disagree ☐ Strongly disagree
3. What tools or systems do you use to track curriculum compliance and coverage?
4. Which of the following training areas are lacking for your teaching staff?
   ☐ Curriculum unpacking
   ☐ Instructional design
   ☐ Assessment planning
   ☐ Learner support and inclusivity
   ☐ Digital learning integration

Section C: Systemic Challenges

5. What are the biggest system-wide barriers to effective curriculum implementation?
6. How would you rate the alignment between the curriculum and standardized assessments?
   ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor ☐ Very poor

✅ 3. Policymaker Interview Guide: Curriculum Design and National Alignment

Purpose: Explore strategic perspectives on curriculum development, implementation policy, and system challenges.

Interview Type: Semi-structured
Target Respondents: Officials from Education Departments, Curriculum Planners, QA Bodies

Key Interview Questions

1. From your perspective, what are the strengths of the current national curriculum?
2. What feedback have you received from schools or stakeholders about implementation challenges?
3. How often is the curriculum reviewed or updated based on international or local benchmarking?
4. To what extent is teacher feedback integrated into curriculum policy revisions?
5. Are current teaching methods and content sufficiently aligned with international standards (e.g., PISA, SDG4)?
6. What policies or strategies are in place to ensure curriculum equity across urban and rural schools?
7. What is your vision for future curriculum improvements in terms of:
   • Digital integration
   • Inclusion and accessibility
   • Global competency and employability
8. What mechanisms exist for continuous monitoring and evaluation of curriculum success?

✅ Optional Add-ons

• Open-ended response boxes for all tools to capture qualitative insights.
• Likert scale versions (1–5) to quantify satisfaction or agreement levels.
• Space to record anonymized quotes or themes during interviews for reporting.