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Training and Development a Key Strategic Driver to Change and Transformation. An Evaluation of The Effectiveness of the Training Program of the New Curriculum Amidst COVID-19 Milieu in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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  • Eldon Zulu

    (National University of Science and Technology, Department of Management)

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program of the new curriculum teaching trajectory through the teachers’ ecological lenses amidst COVID-19 setting. The study population sample (N=100) of teachers who are the recipients of the training program and expected implementers. Data were collected through the administered questionnaire distributed to the population sample on a 5 point Likert scale. The study will make use of a quantitative research design descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the training methods was effective, language usage, time frame, sitting arrangement, equipment and materials, though lack of training fees lack of incentives and food did not hamper the training program. The study concluded that the training and development as a key driver of strategic change management in the new educational curriculum was effective and proper training skills and methods enhanced the process teachers’ performance will ultimately impact to students’ academic achievements. The study therefore recommends that educational authorities continue to seek professional facilitators and provide further training on the new curriculum program, seek funding for the trainees, and motivate the trainees by choosing venues with proper equipment and ergonomics. Also the study recommends among others that trainers should be equipped with adequate knowledge of various online teaching platforms so that the training could be done virtually since the COVID-19 setting has become a common phenomenon. Another recommendation is that there should be a continuous assessment training program that can be divided into parts and more days set aside for the training duration since it is comprehensive, teachers, parents and learners as strategic partners should be afforded opportunity to suggest how the training program structure should be.

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  • Eldon Zulu, 2024. "Training and Development a Key Strategic Driver to Change and Transformation. An Evaluation of The Effectiveness of the Training Program of the New Curriculum Amidst COVID-19 Milieu in Bulawayo, Zimba," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(2), pages 800-809, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:2:p:800-809
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