Date of Award

Spring 2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Committee Chair

Mary Roth

Abstract

Curriculum across North Carolina has seen many changes over the past few years. It is necessary for changes to take place in the curriculum, as an updated curriculum allows for success. Although teachers do not have a voice in these changes, changes are made to improve classroom instruction and adapt to the mission, vision, and goals of schools focusing on teaching and learning. A study on the effects of curricular changes on teacher instruction and teacher opinions on how these changes impact student learning in North Carolina was conducted with teachers from across North Carolina in elementary, middle, and high schools using a mixed methods approach. A focus group along with a survey were conducted and distributed to teachers representing various grade levels. Six or more participants provided data for the focus group, which was then transcribed, processed, and categorized into themes. I will share my research's conclusions, ramifications, and suggestions with my school district. This study is hoped to open the eyes of district leaders and policymakers in giving teachers a voice in curriculum change, as they are the individuals implementing the latest changes set forth.

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