Table 3 Features of target curricula and/or pedagogies
Factor | Few requirements | Significant requirements |
|---|---|---|
F1. Amount of user modification expected | Completely prescribed | Completely emergent |
Expectation that materials will be used without modification (implement “as is”) | Expectation that users will be inspired to develop their own principles and design their own materials (must change principles) | |
F2. Degree of change to teaching practices required by instructors to adopt | None | Considerable |
Individual instructors can integrate materials into their class without modifications to their typical teaching | Individual instructors need to radically change their current teaching approach or course syllabus in a way that is likely at odds with their comfort level | |
F3. Degree of cooperation required to adopt | None | Considerable |
Individual instructors can adopt the innovation with no involvement of other instructors or the institution | Requires active involvement of multiple instructors and departmental and/or institutional approval | |
F4. Degree of resources required to adopt | None | Considerable |
No additional resources required | Requires substantial investment of new resources |