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    Republic of the Philippines

    Commission of Higher Education


    REPUBLIC COLLEGES OF GUINOBATAN, INC.
    COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    G. Alban St., Iraya, Guinobatan, Albay
    CP No.: 0968-599-5709

    Subject : Prof.Educ.9- The Teacher and the School Curriculum


    Class : METHODS
    Instructor : Mary Ann P. Senora
    Schedule : SATURDAY, 8:00-11:00

    THE TEACHER AS A KNOWER OF CURRICULUM


    Module 2

    Module Overview:
    Module 2 describes the school curriculum in terms of its definition, its nature and scope, which are needed by the teacher as a
    knower. This module provides a wider perspective for the teachers about the curriculum, in terms of curriculum approach, curriculum
    development process, some curriculum models and the foundations upon which curriculum is anchored.

    LESSON 2.1 The School Curriculum: Definition, Nature and Scope

    Objectives:
    1. Define curriculum from different perspectives
    2. Describe the nature and scope of curriculum

    SOME DEFINITIONS OF CURRICULUM

    1. Curriculum is a planned and guided set of learning experiences and intended outcomes, formulated through the systematic
    reconstruction of knowledge and experiences under the auspices of the school, for the learners’ continuous and wilful growth
    in personal social competence. (Daniel Tanner, 1980)
    2. It is a written document that systematically describes goals planned, objectives, content, learning activities, evaluation
    procedures and so forth.
    3. The contents of a subject, concepts and tasks to be acquired, planned activities, the desired learning outcomes and
    experiences, product of culture and an agenda to reform society make up a curriculum.
    4. A curriculum includes “all of the experiences that individual learners have in a program of education whose purpose is to
    achieve broad goals and related specific objectives, which is planned in terms of a framework of theory and research or past
    and present professional practice.” (Hass, 1987)
    5. It is a programme of activities (by teachers and pupils) designed so that pupils will attain so far as possible certain educational
    and other schooling ends or objectives. (Grundy, 1987)
    6. It is a plan that consists of learning opportunities for a specific time frame and place, a tool that aims to bring about behaviour
    changes in students as a result of planned activities and includes all learning experiences received by students with the
    guidance of the school. (Goodland and Su, 1992)
    7. It provides answers to three questions: 1. What knowledge, skills and values are most worthwhile? 2. 1why are they most
    worthwhile? 3. How should the young acquire them? (Cronbeth, 1992)

    TRADITIONAL vs PROGRESSIVE CURRICULUM

    There are many options on how we can educate our children and the basic option is sending them to schools—schools that have
    curriculums that you as a parent must learn about. A curriculum is the set of programs offered by any educational institutions and they
    are made up of different subjects and activities that push towards a certain goal.

    Currently, there are a lot of types of curriculums and most of them are not actually specifically defined. In a general sense, curriculums
    are divided into two types: the traditional and progressive curriculum. Due to their clear distinctions, the two curriculums are often pitted
    against each other hence the traditional vs. progressive issue that we are covering.

    Below are points that define the two curriculums and differentiate them to help you choose the ideal one for your child.
    What is a traditional curriculum?

    As its name, a traditional curriculum consists of techniques that are in line with the old ways of teaching. It is what most of us had
    experienced during our education where we sit inside a classroom and feed off from what a teacher communicates. Lectures, use of
    educational materials, recitations, and homework are part of the standard systems.

    Teachers are also an authoritative figure on a traditional curriculum and where most of the discovery come from. Students are
    expected to be more passive and there are limited chances of learning things on their own. Still, this proves to be a very effective
    approach as evident from humanity’s progress when it comes to science, medicine, technology, literature, and more.

    Traditional curriculum is still widely utilized in America due to its tried-and-tested framework and cultural norm. The Philippines also
    follows suit while also completely refurbishing the curriculum to a new program called the K-12.
    What is a progressive curriculum?

    A progressive curriculum, on the other hand, enforces students to learn things by themselves with the teacher only acting as an active
    participant rather than an intervening individual. Playing outdoors, engaging with the real things instead of just reading about them in
    books, and mostly the non-existence of written exams and memorizations are the factors found within a progressive curriculum. The
    ability to discover and solve through experiments and actual dealing with the problem are the main teaching methods here.

    Perhaps one of the prime examples of schools using a progressive curriculum are the kindergarten institutions found in Japan. The
    country is known as a progressive nation itself and it is not a surprising feat for them to start applying a progressive curriculum to their
    educational system. Fuji Kindergarten which was designed by Takaharu Tezuka is a kindergarten that uses expansive architecture and
    team building activities to enrich a student’s body and mind.

    Differences of curriculums

    Both curriculums have their strengths and weaknesses. Now, you might be thinking that progressive curriculum is the best thing for
    your child as it paves way for a more dynamic manner of learning the ways of the world but traditional curriculum also offers something
    more substantially academic that might be the one for your child.

    Here is a quick rundown of the differences of the curriculum to know which one is more of an advantage or disadvantage for you:

    Traditional curriculum:

    • Teachers are a more influential figure


    • Students are less proactive
    • Parents are outside of the learning field
    • There are uses of worksheets, lectures, and visual aids
    • Test results matter and are often the passing criteria of a program
    • Traditional curriculum is easily accessible and a quicker option
    Progressive curriculum:

    • Teachers are active participants


    • There are more room for collaboration
    • Students are encouraged to use their skills
    • More exposure to the outside world
    • Play, interaction, and experience are the focus
    • Progressive curriculum is still relatively unknown with most parents frowning at the idea
    Simply put, traditional curriculum is a more linear approach to learning while progressive curriculum provides more hands-on research,
    sudden program detours, and a chance to learn things in the field. Traditional curriculum also instills that school prepares you for life
    and learning is bound inside the school grounds only while progressive curriculum teaches that school is just another part of the life
    and that your community and your family are parts of the actual “schooling”.

    With these factors, one can deduce that traditional curriculum is boring and a thing of the past while progressive curriculum provides a
    fresh air for the stagnant educational system. However, if this is so, then traditional curriculum should’ve been eradicated a long time,
    yet it is still proven to be an effective brand of education worldwide.
    What curriculum should you go for?

    There is no way of knowing which curriculum can ultimately be the best for your child. What you should realize is what you are capable
    of providing to your child is more than enough regardless of the curriculum it holds.

    LESSON 2.2 Approaches to the School Curriculum

    1. Curriculum as a Content or Body of Knowledge


    Four ways of presenting the content in the curriculum
    a. Topical approach
    b. Concept approach
    c. Thematic approach
    d. Modular approach
    Criteria in the Selection of Content Guide in the Selection of the Content
    1. Significance 1. Commonly used in the daily life
    2. Validity 2. Appropriate to the maturity levels and abilities of the learners
    3. Utility 3. Valuable in meeting the needs and competencies of the future career
    4. Learnability 4. Relevance of subject fields/discipline for complementation & integration
    5. Feasibility 5. Important in the transfer of learning to other disciplines
    6. Interest

    B A S I C S : Fundamental Principles for Curriculum Contents


    Balance, Articulation, Sequence, Integration, Continuity, Scope

    2. Curriculum as a Process
    3. Curriculum as a Product

    ACTIVITY #2

    1. Please read and study the approaches to the school curriculum comprehensively.
    2. After learning from this lesson, how would you prepare yourself to become a teacher, using the three
    approaches to curriculum?

    LESSON 2.3 Curriculum Development: Processes and Models


    ACTIVITY #3

    Using the Venn Diagram in three circles, compare and contrast the 3 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
    PROCESS MODELS. Use an extra sheet of paper. Make it creatively. (50 points)

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