Natures of Curriculum in the Philippines

It describes the different kinds of curriculum and its real life applications. It is also explain how we integrate this topic to the different subjects.

1. Nature of Curriculum The Concept of curriculum The Types of Curriculum

2. Type of Curriculum Ideological – ideal curriculum Formal - Officially approved by the State and Local School Board Perceived – Curriculum of the mind(what the educators, parents and others think the curriculum to be) Operational – Observed curriculum of what actually goes on hour after hour in the classroom Experiential – is what the learners actually experiences

3. Type of Curriculum Recommended – is the one recommended by the state. (Typically formulated at a rather high level of generalizing they are most after presented as policy recommendations, list of goal etc.) RA 10533 Written – is intended primarily to ensure that the newly adapted educational goals of the system are being accomplished and that the curriculum is well managed. (The written curriculum is an important component of authentic literacy – the ability to read, write and think effectively). Taught – is the delivered curriculum, a curriculum that an observer sees in action as the teacher teaches. (Pedagogical Skills)RA 10533 Sec.5

4. 4. Tested/Assessed – a set of learning that is assessed a teacher made classroom tests (District-developed, curriculum referenced, and in standardized tests) - To determine what is taught and what is learned 5. The learned – The term is used to denote the changes in values, perceptions and behavior that occurs as a result of school experiences as such it includes what the students understand, learns and remains from both the intentional curriculum and the hidden curriculum. Educators, administrators and teachers are well advised to examine policies, affecting curriculum and the accepted practices at their schools

5. Curricular goal such as: Critical thinking skills Problem solving strategies and effective decision making skills Creative thinking process Effective oral and written communication skills Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities Knowledge on when and how to research to solve problems Effective interpersonal skills Technology skills Knowledge of good health and hygiene habits Acceptance and understanding of divers cultures and ethnicities Knowledge on how to effectively manage money Willingness strategies and ability to continue learning

6. Field Study - (Mathematics, Social Science, Science) College level: Major such as history, science) organized and clearly demonstrated set of learning experiences, typically offered over a multi year period Program of Study – the total set of learning experiences offered by a school for a particular group of learners. Here for examples, is a typical program of studies for Junior High School * Social Studies – Three hours a week * Mathematics - Four hours a week * English - Four hours a week * Values Education – Two hours a week Course of Study – is a subset of both program of study and a field of study. It is a set of organized learning experiences written the field of study. Ex. English I, English II, Eco I etc.

7. Unit of Study – is a subset of a course of study. It is an organized set of related learning experiences offered as part of a course of study usually lasting from one to three weeks. Lessons – is a set of learning experiences usually lasting for 20 to 90 minutes focusing on a relatively small number of objectives LEARNED CURRICULUM Curricular Goals Field Study Program of Study Course of Study Units of Study LESSONS Summary:

8. Input: Curriculum Leaders should distinguish b etween the three types of learning in each field of study. The three types of learning are 1. Mastery are both basic & 2. Organic structured 3. Enrichment

9. 3 types of Learning Mastery learning – those that are both basic and structured. An example of a mastery o bjective for language arts. Grade 2 is (use a capital letter for the first word is the practice) Organic learning – are those that are basic but do not require structuring. They are the learning develop day by day rather naturally as the result of numerous interactions and exchanges. They are just as important as MASTERY OUTCOMES. Enrichment – the teachers own. The teacher can add whatever content he or she feels might be of interest to the students

10. Brain Research (MBE Mind Brain Education Model exposed by Howard Professor Kurt Fisher) This may provide some insight to offer ways to help reduce distractions and increase students motivations. MBE includes the following: Instructional strategies Enrich environment Deficit corrections and cognitive enhancement Evaluation tools – provide feedback to learners, teachers, parents and community members

11. 6. Supported Curriculum – is the curriculum as reflected in and shaped by the resources allocated to support and deliver it. * Learning materials (print, non-print) * Class size * Classroom * Laboratories * Textbooks 7. Hidden Curriculum – those aspects of schooling, other than the intentional curriculum that seems t produce changes in the students values, perceptions and behaviors

12. Variables of Hidden Curriculum Organizational variables – how teachers will be assigned how students be grouped for instruction Social – System variables – the concept of school climate, social networking and ------ Social and Culture variables – social cultural and gender bias is becoming increasingly important to education.

13. Written Curriculum Supported Curriculum Taught Curriculum Tested/Taught Curriculum Intentional Curriculum LEARNED Curriculum Recommended Curriculum Hidde n Curriculum