Twelve tips for applying change models to curriculum design, development and delivery

Abstract

Drawing primarily from business and management literature and the authors’ experience, these 12 tips provide guidance to organizations, teams, and individuals involved in curriculum or program development at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education levels. The tips are based around change models and approaches and can help underpin successful curriculum review, development, and delivery, as well as fostering appropriate educational innovation. A range of tools exist to support systematic program development and review, but even relatively simple changes need to take account of many factors, including the complexity of the environment, stakeholder engagement, cultural and psychological aspects, and the importance of followers.

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.

Notes on contributors

Judy McKimm MBA MA(Ed) is Professor of Medical Education, Director of Strategic Educational Development and Programme Director for the MSc Leadership for the Health Professions, School of Medicine, Swansea University, UK.

Paul Kneath Jones, BSc, PGDip (Adv clin practice) is an Honorary Associate Professor and Programme Director for the Graduate Entry Programme and the MSc Leadership for the Health Professions, School of Medicine, Swansea University, UK.