Comparative Study on the Role of Curriculum Leaders in Managing Curriculum Change and Innovation for Accounting Information System in Higher Education Institutions
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https://doi.org/10.11113/sh.v18n2.2249Keywords:
Curriculum change, innovation, leadership, accounting and Lewin’s change modelAbstract
An effective curriculum would equip tertiary education students with relevant knowledge and skills so that they would be prepared for their future career. Students in the accounting field are expected to learn Accounting Information System course, which provides them with knowledge and skills in relation to the latest accounting or auditing technological tools. This qualitative study aimed to investigate how curriculum leaders in two higher education institutions in Malaysia managed and embraced curriculum changes for the Accounting Information System course. Lewin’s change model was utilised in this research study. This study also aimed to study any similarities or differences between the two academic leaders in managing and embracing curriculum changes. As there is a limited study conducted through the lens of Lewin’s change model on the curriculum change management in the accounting education in Malaysia, this study aimed to address this research gap. Semi-structured interviews were utilised for the data collection process. Thematic analysis approach was used to analyse the data. It was discovered from this research study that both academic leaders prioritised professional development efforts among their staff in relation to upgrading their knowledge and skills so that they could teach the course. Furthermore, both curriculum leaders preferred different methods in disseminating information to their academic teams. It is hoped that the research findings would provide some insights to the academic leaders of tertiary education institutions on how curriculum changes are managed by academic leaders in different institutions.
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