Field Study 2

Episode 1
TEACHER IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Name of FS Student ___________________________________________

BTVTED IV - _____, major in _______________

Learning Outcomes
● Gain active control of the roles of teacher in curriculum development.
● Elaborate on the different categories of curriculum changes.
● Write a curriculum.

Learning Content
The word curriculum may be defined in various ways. The definitions
may be limited or broad in scope.

Limited Definitions Broad Definitions

A curriculum A curriculum
● is a set of courses constituting n ● is a sum total of all the learning
area of specialization. experiences inside and outside the
● is an identification of proper goals. school.
● can be considered as a system of ● is the set of learnings and
dealing with people and the experiences for students/learners
process. planned by the school to attain
● is a means of attaining the aims the aims of education.
or philosophy of education. ● is the entire range of experiences,
● is planned learning experiences. undirected and directed,
concerned with the unfolding the
abilities of the individual.
● is a plan of action or written
document which includes
strategies for achieving desired
goals or ends?
● serves as the operational medium
through which the school displays
and coordinates the patterns of
transmission, translation, and
transposition of the educative
experiences for which it assumes
responsibility.

A. Teacher as a Curricularist
A curricularist is a professional who is a curriculum specialist. A
teacher’s role is broader and inclusive of other functions, and so, a teacher is a
curricularist. What does it take to be a curricularist?

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.
Plans the curriculum Innovates the curriculum
(Planner) (Innovator)
A teacher’s role is to make A teacher makes innovations
yearly, monthly, or daily plan of in the curriculum. Creativity
the curriculum which serves as and innovation are hallmarks
a guide in the implementation of of an excellent teacher.
the curriculum.
Writes the curriculum Implements the curriculum
(Writer) (Implementer)
A classroom teacher takes a An implementor gives life to
record of knowledge concepts, the curriculum plan. It is
subject matter or content. where the teaching, guiding,
facilitating skills of the teacher
are expected at the highest
level.
Knows the curriculum The Teacher Evaluates the curriculum
(Knower) as (Evaluator)
As a teacher, one has to master Determines if desired learning
what are included in the
Curricularist outcomes have been achieved.
curriculum. Figure 1

Learning Activities
Activity 1. Interview a teacher on the specific roles he/she plays as a
curricularist. Complete the matrix given below.

Teacher Role as a Curricularist

Name: _________________________
Level: _________________________
School: ________________________
Signature: _____________________

Name: _________________________
Level: _________________________
School: ________________________
Signature: _____________________
B. Teacher as a Designer

Activity 2. Observe a class or get a sample lesson. Using the

elements/components, write a sample curriculum using the template given
below.
Intended Learning Subject Matter or Teaching/Learning Assessment/
Outcomes Learning Content Methods Evaluation
C. Teacher as Curriculum Implementer and Manager
Change is inevitable in curriculum development. To be relevant, we need
to change, a change for the better. This can be obviously seen through effective
implementation. What is curriculum implementation? Let us look into the
different definitions.

Figure 3. Definitions of Curriculum Implementation

Activity 3. These are the categories of curriculum change. Get
samples/situations for these categories from the teachers.

Categories of Curriculum Change Samples/Situations

1. Substitution
Replace the present with a new one.

2. Alteration
Introduce minor changes or
modification on the current one.

3. Restructuring
Introduce major modification of the
current curriculum.

4. Perturbation
Changes happen within a fairly short
time.

5. Value Orientation
 Respond to shift in emphasis within
the vision/mission of the school.

Reflection
1. Why is Curriculum important?
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2. How do you perceive your role as curricularist?

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3. Why do we need to change the curriculum from time to time?

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Integrating Theory
Read the items given below and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. In a Curriculum Development class, the teacher asked the students to
give an enriched 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. Curriculum may be defined in many ways. What does this prove?

A. The concept is limited and narrow in scope.
B. The concept of curriculum is based on those given by experts.
C. The curriculum is characterized as fragmentary, elusive and
confusing.
D. The concept of curriculum may be defined from different
perspectives.

3. This curricularist uses unique and out-of-the-box strategies to make

his/her class highly engaging. He/She is a/an _____.
A. implementer C. knower
B. innovator D. writer
 4. This curricularist has published researches, books, manuals, and other
instructional materials. He/She is a/an _____.
A. evaluator C. planner
B. implementer D. writer

5. This curricularist attends seminars, workshops, and pursues graduate

work. He/She is a/an _____.
A. evaluator C. knower
B. innovator D. writer

6. 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 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.”

7. 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.

8. Who are the primary movers in the implementation of the changes made
on curriculum?
A. Learners
B. Teachers
C. Parents
D. Community Officials

9. Implementation means putting into practice the experiences which has

been written in all, except _____.
A. course outline
B. curriculum guides
C. internet resource sites
D. syllabi

10. All are involved in “teaching,” except _____.

A. employing strategies
B. meeting with the parents
 C. using instructional materials
D. utilizing varied activities
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