Teachers’ perceptions of and adaptations to implementing a competency-based curriculum at the secondary level in Bangladesh
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21511031 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Md Shahidul Islam (0000-0002-9351-243X), Shahidul Islam (0000-0002-9385-101X, Jaago Foundation), Arifur Rahman (0000-0001-6066-6558, University of Dhaka, corresponding author), Uthpal Chandra Paul (University of Rajshahi), Md Khaleduzzaman (University of Rajshahi) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 366-384 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Oxford Review of Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0305-4985 • E-ISSN: 1465-3915 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03054985.2025.2470816 |
| OpenAlex | W4408186661 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
This study investigates teachers’ perceptions of and adaptations to implementing a competency-based curriculum (CBC) within Bangladesh’s secondary education context. It follows a qualitative approach to gain in-depth perceptions and adaptations. The research comprised comprehensive interviews with 32 teachers from government and non-government secondary schools across eight divisions in Bangladesh. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select teachers from varied socioeconomic and geographical backgrounds, ensuring a diverse participant cohort. The data were subjected to thematic analysis, identifying six principal themes: perceptions of the CBC; perspectives on curriculum assessment; teachers’ adaptations to the curriculum; views on curriculum implementation; preparedness for the curriculum; and associated challenges. The results indicate that, although teachers express optimism regarding a CBC’s capacity to enhance student engagement and practical skills, substantial apprehensions exist concerning the readiness of the education system, the training system, teacher preparedness, and the assessment process
Curriculum · Curriculum development · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Secondary education · Sociology · Teaching method · Competency Development and Evaluation · Educational Assessment and Pedagogy · Higher Education Learning Practices · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |