Teachers and Students’ Perceptions of Secondary Reform and Implementation

An Investigation Into the Perceptions of Teachers and Students in Mexico on the Implementation of Secondary Reforms

“…Homework and assignments account for 20%, and projects account for one-quarter of the marks. Except for the weightings, similar findings were found in previous studies in the Philippines (Joong et al, 2019), Sierra Leone (Joong & Noel, 2013b), and China (Joong & Ryan, 2013a). A majority (61%) of the sample teachers were satisfied with their curriculum implementation.…”

“…It is very difficult to conduct SCL instruction in these settings. Joong and Ryan (2013a); Joong et al (2019) had similar findings in their studies in Sierra Leone and the Philippines. Reform in education often demands changes in practice that challenge classroom teachers (Fullan, 2000;Sowell, 2005). Teachers initially report feeling overwhelmed and under-supported (Helsby, 1999;Lasky & Sutherland, 2000;Taylor et al, 1997).…”

“…In our previous studies, high-stakes examination system was found to be a persistent problem with secondary reforms involving SCL in China, Sierra Leone, and the Caribbean countries (Joong, 2012;Joong et al, 2020;Joong & Ryan, 2013a;Joong & Noel, 2013b;Ryan & Joong, 2013), as "teacher respondents claimed that there was little room for introducing activity-based learning and other experimentation" (Joong, 2012, p. 280).…”

“…Each country had its unique history and context, but all of the governments introduced policies that sought to reformulate the relationship among government, schools, and parents, and attempted to develop closer links between objectives, programs, teaching, and student evaluation. Joong (2012), Joong et al (2020); Joong and Ryan (2013a); Joong and Noel (2013b), Joong et al (2019), and Ryan & Joong (2013) have examined secondary reforms in Canada, China, Sierra Leone, the Philippines, and the Caribbean (Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago). The studies concluded that teachers are ready to change and respond positively if they think that the change is justified.…”

“…Surveys are commonly used to measure the implementation of large-scale reforms and how often certain strategies are used(Desimone et al, 2010). Students and teacher surveys were used in previous studies byJoong (2012);Joong et al (2020);Joong and Ryan (2013a);Joong and Noel (2013b),Joong et al (2019), andRyan and Joong (2013), and were modified and translated for the present study. All the items on the survey were analyzed quantitatively.…”