Field Study 4

FIELD STUDY 4 EXPLORING THE CURRICULUM
LEARNING EPISODE 1- THE MEANING OF CURRICULUM
MY FS LEARNING EPISODE OVERVIEW
The episode unfolds the meaning of curriculum from the students point of view, from
authoritative sources and from different people of various discipline.
MY DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Give the meaning of curriculum from different points of view.

Analyze the different meanings of curriculum.
Prepare /accomplish matrix on the evolving meaning of curriculum.
MY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
I will be rated along the following:
Quality of my observations and documentation

Completeness and depth of analysis
Depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection
Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and
Time of submission of portfolio
MY LEARNING ESSENTIALS
ACTIVITY 1
FS Student/s shall interview people from different schools in various disciplines and levels. Get
their opinions on the meaning of curriculum.
Name (s) Designation Meaning Signature

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Conclusion : What do you conclude?, after analyzing the results of the interview,
what can you conclude?
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Activity 2
Visit the school library/surf the internet or consult the dictionary. Write two (2) meanings of curriculum
taken from authoritative sources.
Meaning of Curriculum References

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2.
My Analysis :
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Evolve your own definition of curriculum. Consider all the meanings you have taken from the different
sources and from authoritative sources.
What is
Curriculum?
My Key Learning Points

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How did FS Student feel after the activities ?
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FS Students Reflections / Insights
Why is curriculum important?
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How can one enrich curriculum in every school ?
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Integrating Theory and Practice
Direction : Read the items given below and encircle the correct
answer.
1. In a curriculum development class, the teacher asked the students to give an encircled
definition of the curriculum. Which among the following encompasses the true essence
of the term?
a. Curriculum is a list of subjects to take to complete a course.

b. Curriculum is the sum total of all the learning experiences in the teaching learning
process.
c. Curriculum is a list of courses in order to graduate.
d. Curriculum is a never ending process in education.
2. Ordinary people consider curriculum as :
I. A list of subjects
II. Course to complete
III. Subjects to undertake
a. I only c. III only

b. II only d. I,II, and III
3. Curriculum may be defined in many ways. What does this prove ?

a. The concept of curriculum is based on those given by experts.
b. The concept is limited and narrow in scope.
c. The curriculum is characterized as fragmentary, elusive and confusing.
d. The concept of curriculum may be defined from different perspectives.
Pieces of Evidence Documents

Records Pictures
USE THIS PAGE FOR EVIDENCE, DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PICS

My Learning Rubric
Episode 1 The Meaning of Curriculum
* giving the meaning of curriculum from different points of view
* analyzing the different meaning of curriculum
* preparing/accomplishing matrix on evolving the meaning of curriculum

Name of FS Student: _________________________________________
Year/Course : ___________________________ Program : ______________________________
Learning Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs

Episodes 4 3 2 Improvement
1
Learning All tasks were done All or nearly all Nearly all tasks Fewer than half
Activities with outstanding tasks were done were done with of tasks were
quality, work with acceptable acceptable done, or most
exceeds quality. quality. objectives were
expectations. met but need
improvement.
Analysis of the All Analysis Analysis Analysis
Learning questions/episodes questions were questions were questions were
Episode were answered answered not answered Not answered.
completely; in completely. completely.
depth answers; Grammar and
thoroughly Clear connection Vaguely related spelling
grounded on with theories to the theories Unsatisfactory.
theories.
Exemplary Grammar and Grammar and
grammar and spelling are spelling
spelling. superior. acceptable.
Reflections/ Reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection

Insights Statements are statements are statements are statements are
profound and clear but not shallow; unclear and
clear; supported by clearly supported by shallow and are
experiences from supported by experiences not supported
the learning the experiences from the by experiences
episode. from the learning from the
learning episodes. learning
episodes. episodes.
Learning Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio is Analysis
Portfolio complete, clear, complete, clear, incomplete, questions were
well-organized and well-organized, supporting not answered.
all supporting; most supporting documentations
documentations documentations are organized Grammar and
are located in are available but are lacking. spelling
sections clearly and logical and unsatisfactory.
designated. clearly marked
location.
Submission of Submitted before Submitted on Submitted a day Submitted two
Learning the deadline the deadline after the days or more
Episode deadline after the
deadline.
Comments: Over all Rating

score (based on
transmutati
on on)
TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING
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Signature Over Printed Name of FS Teacher
LEARNING EPISODE 2 THE TYPES OF CURRICULA IN SCHOOLS
The Episode describes the different types of curricula in schools. This

Learning episode allows you to differentiate the types of curricula existing
in the different schools.
* summarize the existing types of curricula in various schools

* reflect on the importance of the different types of curricula
* complete the matrix on the types of curricula
MR PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
* quality of my observations and documentation

* completeness and depth of analysis
*depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection
* completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and
* time of submission of portfolio
There are several types of curriculum existing in schools
TYPES OF CURRICULA IN SCHOOLS

1. Recommended Curriculum These are recommendations in the form of
memoranda or policy, standards and
guidelines that came from government
agencies such as DepEd. CHED and TESDA and
professional organizations or international
bodies such as UNESCO.
2. Written Curriculum This includes documents based on the
recommended curriculum. They come based
on the recommended curriculum. They come
in the form of course of study, syllabi,
modules, books, instructional guides among
others. Example of a written curriculum is the
teachers lesson plan.
3. Taught curriculum The teacher and the learners will put life to
the written curriculum. The skills of the
teacher to facilitate learning based on the
written curriculum with the aid of
instructional materials and facilities is
necessary.
4. Supported Curriculum These are support materials that the teacher
needs. This includes print materials like
books, charts, worksheets and non-print
materials like Power Point presentation and
other electronic illustrations. It also includes
facilities like science laboratory and
playground.
5. Assessed Curriculum This is the curriculum that is evaluated after
it has been taught. It can either be
assessment for learning, assessment as
learning assessment of learning.. if the
process is to find the progress of learning,
then assessed curriculum is for learning, but
if it is to find out how much has been learned
or mastered, then it is assessment of
learning.
6. Learned curriculum These are measured by tools in assessment,
which can indicate the cognitive, affective,
and psychomotor outcomes. Learned
curriculum also demonstrates higher order
and critical thinking and lifelong skills.
7. Hidden/Implicit Curriculum This is the unwritten curriculum peer
influence, school environment, media,
parental pressures, societal changes, cultural
practices, natural calamities are some factors
that create hidden curriculum.
MY MAP TO ENSURE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS ACTIVITY, I MUST FOLLOW THIS:
1. Interview a teacher based on given question.

2. Visit a school and/or a classroom, interview a teacher, administrator or former
teacher in your school.
3. Write your reflection and insights.
4. Answer the assessment question.
5. List down the tools used by the school.
USE THIS PAGE FOR YOUR ANSWER

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1.
Visit a school and/or a classroom, interview a teacher, administrator or former

teacher in your school, then find out what curriculum is being used in the schools.
Check the corresponding column.
Name Recommended Written Taught Supported Assessed Learned Hidden

of the curriculum Curriculum curriculum Curriculum Curriculum Curriculum Curricu
School Lum
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ACTIVITY 2
Interview a teacher from the school, and ask him/her this question;
Why must a teacher be aware and sensitive to the hidden curriculum?
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Signature of the Interviewee
Over Printed Name
ACTIVITY 3
List down some of the tools used by the school to assess their
curriculum.
Tools used by the school

to assess their curriculum
MY REFLECTIONS/INSIGHTS
Why do I need to know the different types of curriculum?
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INTEGRATING THEORY AND PRACTICE
DIRECTIONS: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. The Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) proposed a new curriculum
for Teacher Education to make the graduates globally competitive. What type of curriculum is
this ?
a. Supported curriculum
b. Assessed curriculum
c. Hidden curriculum
d. Recommended curriculum
2. In order to have an effective teaching and learning, there must be an adequate utilization of
learning materials. What type of curriculum is this ?
3.When teachers conduct a series of evaluation to determine the extent of the teaching, what
must be implemented?
LEARNING
PORTFOLIO
Records Pictures
FOR YOUR ANSWER

MY LEARNING RUBRIC
The types of curricula in schools
Focused on : * Summarizing the existing types of curricula in various schools
*Reflecting on the importance of the different types of curricula

* Completing the matrix on the types of curricula

1
improvement.
theories.

episodes. episodes.
location.
deadline.
Over all
Comments: Rating
score
(based on
transmutati
on on)
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7

below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.5 5.0
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-
below
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EPISODE 3 THE TEACHER AS A CURRICULARIST
The episode is concerned with enumerating the characteristics of a teacher as a

curricularist. It clearly spells out the various functions of a teacher as curriculum specialist.
* define roles of teachers as curricularist

*discuss the roles of teachers as curricularist
* reflect on how those rolesaffect the teaching-learning process
Quality of my observation and documentation

Completeness and dept of analysis
A curricularist is a professional who is a curriculum specialist. A teachers role

is broader and inclusive of other functions and so a teacher is a curricularist. What does it
take to be a curricularist?
THE TEACHER AS CURRICULARIST
1. Plans the curriculum (Planner)

A teachers role is to make yearly, monthly, or daily plan of the curriculum which
serves as guide in the implementation of the curriculum.
2. Writes the curriculum (writer)

A classroom teacher takes record of knowledge concepts, subject matter or content.
3. Knows the curriculum (knower)

As a teacher, one has to master what are included in the curriculum.
4. Initiates the curriculum (initiator)

Implementation of a new curriculum requires the open mindedness of the teacher,
and the full belief that the curriculum will enhance learning.
5. Innovates the curriculum (innovator)

A teacher makes innovations in the curriculum. Creativity and innovation are
hallmarks of an excellent teacher.
6. Implements the curriculum (implementer)
An implementer gives life to the curriculum plan. It is where the teaching, guiding,
facilitating skills of the teacher are expected the highest level.
7. Evaluates the curriculum (evaluator)

Determines if the desired learning outcomes have been achieved.
MY MAP
TO ENSURE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS ACTIVITY, I MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Present the letter of endorsement to the principal.

2. Go to the designated person for interview.
3. Get samples/pieces of evidence to prove that the teacher is a curricularist.
4. Get research findings on the roles of Curricularist.
MY LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1
Interview a teacher on the specific roles he/she plays as a curricularist. Your interview
must include a teacher in basic education and in the tertiary level. Complete the
matrix.
Levels Roles as a Curricularist

Early childhood
Name of Teacher:
School :
Signature:
Elementary:
Name of Teacher:
School :
Signature:
Secondary Level
Name of Teacher:
School :
Signature:
Tertiary
Name of Teacher:
Name of School :
Signature:
ACTIVITY 2
After the interview, Get samples/pieces of evidence to show that the teacher is a
curricularist. Write/Paste or post them here.
USE THIS PAGE FOR SAMPLES

ACTIVITY 3
Research in the library and look for a topic about the role of a teacher as a
curricularist. Complete the template below.
RESEARCH TITLE :
RESEARCHERS NAME:
FINDINGS: (WRITE THE SALIENT FORMS IN BULLETED FORM)

USE THIS PAGE FOR YOUR FINDINGS
MY REFLECTIONS / INSIGHTS
Aware of the roles of teachers as a curricularist, how do you perceive your
role as a curricularist ?
Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. This curricularist uses unique and out-of the box strategies to make his/her class
highly engaging . He/she is a :
a. Knower
b. Innovator
c. Writer
d. Implementer
2. This curricularist has published researchers, books, manuals, and other instructional
materials. He/she is a/an:
a. Implementer
b. Evaluator
c. Planner
d. Writer
3. This curricularist attends seminars, workshops and pursue graduate work. He/she os
a/an:
a. Innovator
b. Knower
c. Writer
d. Evaluator
LEARNING
Pieces of Evidence PORTFOLIO Documents
Records Pictures
USE THIS PAGE FOR YOUR ANSWER

MY LEARNING RUBRIC
EPISODE 3 - THE TEACHER AS A CURRICULARIST
defining the roles of teachers as curricularist

discussing the roles of teacher as curricularist
reflecting on how those roles affect the teaching-learning process

The types of curricula in schools
Focused on : * Summarizing the existing types of curricula in various schools
*Reflecting on the importance of the different types of curricula

* Completing the matrix on the types of curricula


1
improvement.
theories.
episodes. episodes.
location.
deadline.
Over all
Comments: Rating
score
(based on
transmutati
on on)
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7

below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.5 5.0
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-
below
___________________________________ Date: ______

LEARNING EPISODE 4
THE TEACHER AS A KNOWER OF CURRICULUM

MY FS LEARNING EPISODE
This episode is meant to enable you to distinguish the traditional from

the progressive curriculum. It cites the differences and similarities between the two. This
provides a wider perspective on the nature and scope of these types.
analyze the teacher as a knower of curriculum

explain some viewpoints of other curricularists
complete the Venn diagram of traditional and progressive curriculum

quality of my observations and documentation
completeness and depth of analysis
depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection
completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and
time of submission of portfolio
Point of view about the curriculum can either be traditional or progressive according
to their philosophical and psychological orientations. These views can also define what a
curriculum is all about.
TRADITIONAL PROGRESSIVE
For Robert Hutchins: For John Dewey:
Views curriculum as a permanent studies Believes that education is experiencing

where rules of grammar, reading, rhetoric,
logic and mathematics for basic education Reflective thinking is a means to unify
are emphasized. curricular elements that are tested by
application.
The 3 Rs (Reading, Writing and rithmetic)
should be the emphasis in college.
For Arthur Bestor: For Hollis Caswell and Kenn Campbell
Believes that the mission of the school should Both educators viewed;
be intellectual training. Curriculum should
focus on the fundamental intellectual Curriculum as all experiences children have
disciplines of grammar, literature and under the guidance of teachers.
writing.
It should include Mathematics, Science,
History and Foreign language
For Philip Phenix : For Collin Marsh and George Willis:
Curriculum should consist entirely of Viewed curriculum as all the experiences in

knowledge which comes from various the classroom which are planned and
disciplines. enacted by the teacher and also learned by
the students.
TO ENSURE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS ACTIVITY, I MUST
DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Present the letter of request
2. Interview a teacher, administrator on their view points on traditional and
progressive curriculum.
3. Interview a parent and ask her/his view points on traditional and progressive
curriculum.
4. Research on the differences of traditional and progressive curriculum, and
accomplish the H chart.
5. Call/interview your friends from other institutions and ask the same questions.
6. Prepare your portfolio.
MY LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1.
Interview an administrator, a student and a parent. Find out their view points on the
traditional and progressive curriculum.
Name of Student :
School :
Signature :
Aspects Traditional Progressive

Roles of Teacher
Roles of Pupils/Students
Modes of Instruction
Instructional Materials
Modes of Assessment
ACTIVITY 1.1
Interview a teacher and an administrator. Find out their viewpoints on the traditional and
progressive curriculum.
Name of Faculty Member:
School :
Subject Areas Taught/handled:

Roles of Teacher
Modes of Assessment
Name of Administrator:
School :
Number of years of Administrative Experience:
Signature :

Roles of Teacher
Modes of Assessment
ACTIVITY 1.2
Interview a parent. Find out his/her view point on the traditional and progressive curriculum.
Name of Parent:
Highest Educational Attainment:
Signature:

Roles of Teacher
Modes of Assessment
MY
REFLECTIONS
WRITE YOUR REFLECTIONS HERE!
ACTIVITY 2
Research on the differences of the traditional and progressive curriculum. Accomplish the
chart given below. Write the similarities at the center and the differences on each side.
TRADITIONAL CURRICULUM PROGRESSIVE

MY PERSONAL INSIGHTS
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ACTIVITY 3
Call up your friends from other Teacher Education Institutions. Find out what is their own
point of view of curriculum. Put a check mark on the corresponding column.
Name of Traditional Progressive Both

Students/Schools
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MY INSIGHTS
WRITE YOUR ANSWER/S HERE !

DIRECTIONS: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. When a school believes that curriculum should highly focus on Math, Science and
other fundamental intellectual disciplines, this school believes in the curriculum view
of:
a. John Dewey
b. Hollis Caswell
c. Arthur Bestor
d. Philip Phenix
2. The following are characteristics of progressive curriculum except:

a. Focuses on the experiences of the students and supervised by the teacher.
b. Takes into account all the curricular elements and tests these elements through real
life application.
c. The classroom is only one place for the students to learn, learning can take place
anywhere.
d. Knowledge that comes from various disciplines should be the focus.
3. In analyzing the curriculum, the teacher should consider the following except:
I. Vision, mission, goals and core values of the school.
II. Learning resources and faculties of the school
III. Needs and interests of the learners
IV. All must be considered.

b. II only d. I, II and III only
Pieces of Evaluation LEARNING Documents

PORTFOLIO
Records Pictures
MY LEARNING RUBRIC
EPISODE 4 THE TEACHER AS A KNOWER OF CURRICULUM
Analyzing the teacher as a knower of curriculum

Explaining some viewpoints of other curricularists
Completing the Venn diagram of traditional and progressive curriculum
Name of FS Student:
Year/Section : Course:

1
improvement.
theories.

episodes. episodes.
location.
deadline.
Over all
Comments: Rating
score
(based on
transmutati
on on)
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7

below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.5 5.0
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-
below
___________________________________ Date: ______
Signature of the FS Resource Teacher
LEARNING EPISODE 5
APPROACHES ABOUT SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The episode is concerned with the different approaches about school curriculum. It
elaborates on suggested criteria in the selection of knowledge or subject matter. It also
discusses the basic principles of curriculum
Described the guides in the selection of content in the curriculum

Apply the different approaches about school curriculum
Reflect on the basic principles of curriculum content

Curriculum can be approached or seen in three (3) ways. It can be
defined as content, a process or as an outcome.
First, is to approach it as content or body of knowledge to be transmitted.

Second, is to approach it as a product or the learning outcomes desired of learners.
Third, is to approach it as a process or what actually happens in the classroom when
the curriculum is practiced.
Three (3)
Approaches
To
Curriculum
Curriculum as a Curriculum as a Curriculum as a

Content or Body of Process Project
Knowledge
Three
Approaches to
Curriculum
MY MAP
3. Ask samples on how 4. Prepare your

the principles of portfolio
curriculum content are
applied in their school.
2. Interview a teacher
and inquire about the 1.Complete the matrix
selection of using varied sources.
knowledge/subject
matter.
M My Learning Activities
Activity 1.
Accomplish the template given below by following the given sample.
Subjects Content Process Product

E.g. Curriculum Definition of Clustering Evolved a
Development with curriculum Read Post contextualized
Field Study 4 Categorize definition of
Interview curriculum
1.

Subjects Content Process Product
2.
4.
MY REFLECTION
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ACTIVITY 2
There are six (6) criteria in the selection of knowledge/subject matter.

Interview a teacher, the indicators for each of the criteria by answering the
given questions.
Criteria Questions Indicators

1. Significance How do you know the
significance in the content of
the curriculum?
2. Validity How do you know if the
curriculum is valid?
3. Usefulness When do you know that the
curriculum is useful?
4. Learnability When do you know that the
content is within the range of
your learners experience?
5. Feasibility When do you know that the
content is within the time,
resources and expertise of
teacher and experiences of
the learners?
6. Interest When do you know that the
learners are interested in
content?
FS STUDENT/S INSIGHT
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ACTIVITY 3
B.A.S.I.C. is an acronym to state the principles of curriculum content.
Principle 1: Curriculum Content Sample

Balance
Equitable assignment of contents, time,
experiences and other elements
Write the contents in one (1) subject

area for the first grading period
Articulation
Curriculum is arranged vertically or
horizontally
Write a sample content of one of the

topic in a subject from level or grade
to grade
Scope
Content, topic, learning experiences and
organizing the threads of an educational
plan.
Write sample topics in a subject

area
Integration
Curriculum is integrated and
interconnected
Cite a lesson which is integrated

in other subjects
Continuity
Vertical repetition and recurring
approaches of content
Write sample topics in a subject

area where content is organized
in spiral fashion in breadth and
depth.
DIRECTION: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. Miss Lim started off her lesson plan with the outcomes she expects her students to
achieve at the end of the lesson, this curriculum approach is ______________
I. Curriculum as a body of knowledge

II. Curriculum as a process
III. Curriculum as a product
IV. All of the above

b. II only d. I, II, and III
2. When a curriculum is viewed as a process, what should the teacher consider primarily
in designing his/her lessons?
a. Different modes of assessments

b. Various methods and strategies
c. Outcomes-based learning objectives
d. National competency-based competencies
3. What could be the content/topic when the teacher asked the learners to define
curriculum and complete a matrix on the differences between traditional and
progressive curriculum?
a. The meaning of curriculum

b. Different elements that affect curriculum
c. Various curriculum perspective
d. Historical and philosophical foundations of curriculum
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Post evidences here!
MY LEARNING RUBRIC
EPISODE 5 APPROACHES ABOUT SCHOOL CURRICULUM
* describing the guides in the selection of content in the curriculum

Applying the different approaches about the school curriculum
Reflection on the basic principles of curriculum content
Name of FS Student: Date submitted:
Year : Course:

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improvement.
theories.

episodes. episodes.
location.
deadline.
Over all
Comments: Rating
score
(based on
transmutati
on on)
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7

below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.5 5.0
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-
below
___________________________________ Date: ______

LEARNING EPISODE 6
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: PROCESS AND MODELS

This Episode is concerned with summarizing the curriculum

processes and models. It emphasizes that curriculum is ever dynamic and so undergoes a
continuous process.
* Explain the curriculum process and models

Make a flow chart of the curriculum development process
Research on different curriculum models
I will be rated along the following

Quality of my observation
Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio, and
Curriculum development is a dynamic process involving many different
people and procedures. In curriculum development, there are always changes intended for
improvement. Look into the Curriculum Development Process Models.
Ralph Tyler Model: Hilda Taba Model: Galen Saylor and William
FOUR BASIC PRINCIPLES GRASSROOTS APPROACH Alexander
Curriculum Model
Hilda Taba improved on tylers
Also known as Tylers Rationale, Model. She believed that teachers Galen Saylor and William
the curriculum development should participate in developing a Alexander described
model emphasizes the planning curriculum. curriculum as a plan for
phase She presented seven (7) steps. providing sets of learning
1. Diagnosis of the learners needs opportunities to achieve
1. Purposes of the school. 2. Formulation of learning broad educational goals and
2. Educational experiences objectives related specific objectives for
3. Selection of learning contents an identifiable objectives for
related to the purposes
4. Organization of learning population served by a single
3. Organization of the contents school center.
experiences 5. Selection of learning
4. Evaluation of the experiences experiences 1. Goals, Objectives and
6. Determination of what to domains
evaluate and the means of 2. Curriculum Designing
doing. 3. Curriculum
Implementation
4. Evaluation
MY MAP
1. Visit your Alma Matter and interview an administrator on curriculum models

2. Interview a teacher and find out how the Taba Model is applied in real life situation.
3. Complete the staircase of the curriculum development process. Give examples for each.
4. Prepare your portfolio.
ACTIVITY 3
Complete the staircase of the Curriculum Development process according to

Tyler. Write the answers in the steps. Give examples for each step.
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Integrating Theory and Practice

Directions:
Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer
1. Which of the following processes usually comes first in developing curriculum?

a. Selection of educational content
b. Evaluating educational experiences
c. Identifying learning goals and objectives
d. Organization of learning experiences
2. Considering that curriculum is a dynamic process, this person put premium in the role
of the teachers participation in developing the curriculum :
a. William Alexander
b. Galen Saylor
c. Hilda Taba
d. Ralph tyler
3. The best feature of Tylers Rationale is the ____________

a. Planning phase
b. Identifying the purpose
c. Organizing the experiences
d. Evaluating the experiences
LEARNING
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Year : Course:

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improvement.
theories.
episodes. episodes.
location.
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LEARNING EPISODE 7
FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
FS STUDENTS LEARNING OVERVIEW
This episode emphasizes the importance of curriculum development. It vividly

describes how the philosophical, historical, psychological and sociological foundations of
curriculum are interrelated.
DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Describe the different foundations of curriculum

Explain how those foundations reflect the development of curriculum in the 21 st
century classroom
Accomplish the template on the foundations of the curriculum
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Completeness and depth analysis
LEARNING ESSENTIALS
Curriculum development is anchored on a very solid foundation. What

philosophical, historical, psychological and sociological influences form the current school
curriculum? Who are some of the identified curricularists with these foundations
PHILOSOPHICAL HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS PSYCHOLOGICAL

FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATION OF
The historical foundations CURRICULUM
Philosophy of the curriculum show the chronological
answers questions like: development along a Pscyhology provides a basis
1. What are schools for? timeline. Some of the many to understand the teaching
2. What outcomes should whom we consider to have and learning process.
be achieved great contributions are : Questions which can be
3. Why? There are many addressed by psychological
philosophies in Hollis Caswell (1901- foundations of education are
education. An example is 1989) who we :
Perennialism believed that
curriculum, How should
Aim: to educate the rational instruction and curriculum be
person, cultivate intellect learning are organized to enhance
interrelated and learning?
Role: Teachers assist students What is the optimal
to think with reason (critical Hilda Taba (1902 - level of students
thinking (HOTS) 1967) who helped lay participation in
the foundation for learning the various
Focus : classical subjects, diverse student contents of the
literary analysis ? population. curriculum?
Trends : Use of great books

MAP
1. Complete the timeline and write your personal insights.

2. Interview an administrator or faculty and write the contributions of each person.
3. Cite specific example on how this is applied in daily life
4. Evolve your own philosophy based on the existing philosophies
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1
Complete the timelines by indicating the significant

contribution of each person.
Franklin Bobbit Werret Charters William Kilpatrick Harold Rugg
1876-1956 1875 - 1952 1875 - 1952 1886 1960
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Hollis Caswell Ralph Tyler Hilda Taba Peter Olivia

1901 - 1989 1902 - 1994 1902 - 1967 1992 2012
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ACTIVITY 2
Interview an administrator, a faculty and cite specific examples in each of

the items given below. Please complete the table.
Foundation of Curriculum Samples situations

1. Philosophical Foundations
2. Historical Foundations
3. Psychological Foundations
4. Social Foundations
PERSONAL INSIGHTS:
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ACTIVITY 3.
Evolve your own philosophy based on the existing philosophies of

education. Illustrate through a graphic organizer. Explain how this will be
applied, if you are going to put up your own school.
Explanation

Directions : Read each items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. All these questions should be answered by curriculum except:
a. What subjects are important?

b. Who will benefit from a well-designed learning experience?
c. What outcomes should be achieved?
d. What qualifications should teachers have ?
2. Mrs. Valdez asks her Grade 10 class to read biographies, encyclopedias, history books
and the like during their free time. She is a believer of what philosophy?
a. Existentialism
b. Behaviorism
c. Perennialism
d. Essentialism
3. These foundation show the chronological development of curriculum, mostly shown
using a timeline.
a. Historical foundations
b. Legal foundations
c. Philosophical foundations
d. Psychological foundations

Other Learning Proofs /Pieces of Evidence
Year : Course:

1
improvement.
theories.

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location.
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Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.5 5.0
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FIELD STUDY 8 CRAFTING THE CURRICULUM: THE TEACHER AS A DESIGNER
FS STUDENT LEARNING EPISODE OVERVIEW

This Episode illustrates the vital role of teachers as curriculum designers. It
enumerates the ten (10) axioms for curriculum designers and explains the
elements/components of curriculum design.
FS STUDENT DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Identify the fundamentals of curriculum design

Cite the important roles of teachers in curriculum designing
Explain the elements/component of curriculum design
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
I will be rated along the following :
* quality of my observations and documentation.

*completeness and depth of analysis
* depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection and
* completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio
* time of submission of portfolio
LEARNING ESSENTIALS
Peter Olivias 10 Axioms for Curriculum Designers.
MAP
1. Interview an administrator and ask how the 10 anxioms are realized in

the school setting.
2. Observed a class and request for a sample lesson.
3. Analyze the components of the sample lesson plan.
4. Cite the similarities in the different components.
5. Prepare your portfolio
LERNING ACTIVITIES:
ACTIVITY 1
Accomplish the matrix by interviewing an administrator and a teacher to

explain how the ten (10) axioms are realized in the school setting, the
administrator or the teacher has the option to choose the axiom that she/he
wishes to explain.
Ten (10) axioms for Curriculum /Designers Situations/Samples on How these Axioms are
Realized in the School Setting
1. Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary
and desirable
2. Curriculum reflects its own time. It is a

product of its time
3. Curriculum changes made earlier can exist

concurrently with newer curriculum
changes.
4. Curriculum changes depends on people

who will implement the change.
5. Curriculum development is a cooperative

group activity.
6. Curriculum development is a decision-

making process made from choices or
alternatives.
7. Curriculum development is more effective

if it is a comprehensive process not
piecemeal.

if it is comprehensive process not
piecemeal.

when it follows a systematic process.
10. Curriculum development starts from

where the curriculum is.
ACTIVITY 2.
Observe a class or get a sample lesson. Using the elements/component, write a
sample curriculum using the template given below.
Intended Learning Subject Matter or Teaching/Learning Assessment/Evaluation

Outcome Learning content Methods
ACTIVITY 3
Request a sample lesson. Analyze the components present in the plan. Paste the
lesson below.
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Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. What axiom emphasizes that curriculum design should be based on a careful plan, intended
outcomes clearly established, etc?
a. Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary and desirable.
b. Curriculum is a product of its time.
c. Curriculum development is more effective when it follows a systematic process.
d. Curriculum development is more effective if it is a comprehensive process rather than
piecemeal?
2. In order to have an effective teaching and learning, there must be an adequate utilization of
learning materials. What type of curriculum is this ?
a. Curriculum changes made earlier can exist concurrently with newer curriculum changes?
b. Curriculum development starts from where the curriculum is.
c. Curriculum design should always be SMART.
d. Curriculum development is a cooperative group activity.
3. Who are the primary movers in the implementation of the changes made on curriculum?
a. Teachers
b. Learners
c. Parents
d. Community officials
LEARNING PORTFOLIO
Collect three (3) sample lesson plans from various schools. Evaluate the
similarities and differences using the Venn diagram.
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FIELD STUDY 4 EXPLORING THE CURRICULUM

LEARNING EPISODE 1- THE MEANING OF CURRICULUM

MY FS LEARNING EPISODE OVERVIEW

MY DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Give the meaning of curriculum from different points of view.

I will be rated along the following:

Quality of my observations and documentation

Name (s) Designation Meaning Signature

Meaning of Curriculum References

My Key Learning Points

How did FS Student feel after the activities ?

FS Students Reflections / Insights

Why is curriculum important?

How can one enrich curriculum in every school ?

Integrating Theory and Practice

a. Curriculum is a list of subjects to take to complete a course.

2. Ordinary people consider curriculum as :

a. I only c. III only

3. Curriculum may be defined in many ways. What does this prove ?

Pieces of Evidence Documents

USE THIS PAGE FOR EVIDENCE, DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PICS

Episode 1 The Meaning of Curriculum

* giving the meaning of curriculum from different points of view

* analyzing the different meaning of curriculum

* preparing/accomplishing matrix on evolving the meaning of curriculum

Year/Course : ___________________________ Program : ______________________________

Learning Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs

Reflections/ Reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection

Comments: Over all Rating

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

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MY FS LEARNING EPISODE OVERVIEW

The Episode describes the different types of curricula in schools. This

MY DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

* summarize the existing types of curricula in various schools

I will be rated along the following:

* quality of my observations and documentation

There are several types of curriculum existing in schools

TYPES OF CURRICULA IN SCHOOLS

1. Interview a teacher based on given question.

USE THIS PAGE FOR YOUR ANSWER

Visit a school and/or a classroom, interview a teacher, administrator or former

Name Recommended Written Taught Supported Assessed Learned Hidden

Why must a teacher be aware and sensitive to the hidden curriculum?

Tools used by the school

Why do I need to know the different types of curriculum?

INTEGRATING THEORY AND PRACTICE

FOR YOUR ANSWER

The types of curricula in schools

Focused on : * Summarizing the existing types of curricula in various schools

*Reflecting on the importance of the different types of curricula

Name of FS Student: _________________________________________

Year/Course : ___________________________ Program : ______________________________

Learning Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs

Reflections/ Reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection

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MY FS LEARNING EPISODE OVERVIEW

The episode is concerned with enumerating the characteristics of a teacher as a

MY DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

* define roles of teachers as curricularist

I will be rated along the following:

Quality of my observation and documentation

A curricularist is a professional who is a curriculum specialist. A teachers role

1. Plans the curriculum (Planner)

2. Writes the curriculum (writer)

3. Knows the curriculum (knower)

4. Initiates the curriculum (initiator)

5. Innovates the curriculum (innovator)

7. Evaluates the curriculum (evaluator)

TO ENSURE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS ACTIVITY, I MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Present the letter of endorsement to the principal.

Levels Roles as a Curricularist

USE THIS PAGE FOR SAMPLES

FINDINGS: (WRITE THE SALIENT FORMS IN BULLETED FORM)

Year/Course : _ Program : ____

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Year/Course : _ Program : ____

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