Traditionally, teachers implement the set curriculum, and play no role in developing the curriculum. The curriculum is essentially centrally planned and controlled, without a development process which involves the collaborative effort between educators, frontline teachers, administrators and students. Curriculum reform efforts, like the TOC, requires a change of attitude and perception of learning which will not happen by teachers attending a few days of training organized by the Education Department. I have another question. Teachers' development is essential.
Teachers hold the key to successful reform and an enjoyable educational experience for students.
With the new 5-year IT for Education Strategy, a new round of curriculum review is underway. Learning occurs in many ways. Diverse systems, not monolithic, systems are needed. Secondly, teachers should be empowered and encouraged to develop and implement the reform. They should not be there just to distribute what the Education Department has decided should be the new IT curriculum.