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Problems And Issues In Implementing Innovative Curriculum In The Developing Countries: The Pakistani Experience, Syeda Kauser Ali, Lubna A. Baig
Problems And Issues In Implementing Innovative Curriculum In The Developing Countries: The Pakistani Experience, Syeda Kauser Ali, Lubna A. Baig
Department for Educational Development
Background: The Government of Pakistan identified 4 medical Colleges for introduction of COME, one from each province. Curriculum was prepared by the faculty of these colleges and launched in 2001 and despite concerted efforts could not be implemented. The purpose of this research was to identify the reasons for delay in implementation of the COME curriculum and to assess the understanding of the stakeholders about COME.
Methods: Mixed methods study design was used for data collection. In-depth interviews, mail-in survey questionnaire, and focus group discussions were held with the representatives of federal and provincial governments, Principals of medical colleges, faculty …