An analysis of Acceptance of Curriculum Innovations in the Higher Education System: A Case Study of the Iranian Universities Curriculum Revision Bylaw

The present study presents an appropriate model for examining curriculum innovations and provides pathology of innovation in different models of curriculum innovation. This research aims to investigate curriculum innovations at the stage they are implemented. For this purpose, the factors effective on acceptance of curriculum innovations in the higher education system in Iran were examined. Then, 179 faculty members of different universities in Tehran, who involved in higher education curriculum revision program, were surveyed. Analysis of the data indicated the National Curriculum Revision Bylaw was not accepted in practice. Moreover, the research results showed that in implementation of higher education curriculum innovations, several factors should be considered.