WHAT IS CURRICULUM DESIGN? is a term used to describe the purposeful, deliberate, and systematic organization of curriculum(instructional blocks) within a class or course. In other words, it is a way for teachers to plan instruction . Curriculum design is a process of thinking through how you want to organize what you want students to learn
THREE BASIC TYPES OF CURRICULUM DESIGN
SUBJECT-CENTERED CURRICULUM DESIGN Subject - centered curriculum design revolves around a particular subject matter or discipline . Example: subject-centered curriculum tends to focus on the subject rather than the learner. Hindi sila nakafocus sa kung ano ang capacity ng bata .
DISADVANTAGES 1. SEPARATION OF SUBJECTS 2. LACK OF INTEGRATION 3. PASSIVE LEARNING 4.SYSTEM OF AUTHORITY ADVANTAGES A strong bond between teaching and the curriculum The teacher will be able to guide the teaching and learning process in the class with a good teaching plan
LEARNER-CENTERED CURRICULUM DESIGN Also known as student - centered education, broadly encompasses methods of teaching that shift the focus of instruction from the teacher to the student. ... Student- centered learning puts students' interests first, acknowledging student voice as central to the learning experience . Some examples of these activities include open debates, writing of newspaper articles, field trips, student -chosen projects, presentations, and written reflections on learning. These types of activities centralize learners and give them choices, fostering interest and passion in the subject
DISADVANTAGE Not as much structured or discipline as traditional method. ADVANTAGES Students gain an understanding in their own learning style.
PROBLEM-CENTERED CURRICULUM DESIGN A curriculum design that also uses a student approach but that instructs students to look at a problem or situation and figure out a way to solve it. Teachers expect students to use their real-life experiences to determine an answer . It consists of carefully designed problems that challenge students to use problem -solving techniques, self-directed learning strategies, team participation skills, and disciplinary knowledge.
DISADVANTAGES Less content knowledge may be learned. PBL requires more time and takes away study time from other subjects. ADVANTAGES It encourages greater understanding. Develops lifelong learning skills