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    Promises and lies: an exploration of curriculum managers experiences in FE

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    Authors
    Thompson, Carol
    Wolstencroft, Peter
    Affiliation
    University of Bedfordshire
    Issue Date
    2013-11-28
    Subjects
    post compulsory education
    further education
    curriculum
    X341 Academic studies in Further Education
    
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    Abstract
    This article examines the important but under-researched role of the curriculum manager within further education. It reviews managers’ perceptions of the role through the lens of the professional–managerial paradigm, with a particular emphasis on the conflict in values experienced by managers trying to implement processes driven by the financial imperative whilst ensuring that their focus remains student-centred. The sample selected mirrored the current curriculum management profile within further education and included seven managers (four female, three male) covering a geographical spread from the North Midlands to North London. The day-to-day reality of the role was reflected in a perceived lack of power and autonomy dominated by a sense of frustration that the initial perception of the job was not matched by the veracity of the position. Participants spoke about having to deal with a large number of obstacles that hindered their ability to make a difference; notably, organisational systems and processes, staffing problems and a perceived intransigence and lack of support from senior management resulting in the adoption of a variety of personas in order to cope with the demands of the role.
    Citation
    Thompson C, Wolstencroft P (2015) 'Promises and lies: an exploration of curriculum managers experiences in FE', Journal of Further and Higher Education, 39 (3), pp.399-416.
    Publisher
    Routledge
    Journal
    Journal of Further and Higher Education
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10547/623520
    DOI
    10.1080/0309877X.2013.858676
    Additional Links
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0309877X.2013.858676
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    0309-877X
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1080/0309877X.2013.858676
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