Module 5 Curriculum Dev
Module 5 Curriculum Dev
Curriculum Development
Katherine A. Natino Methods 1
Identify what curriculum design dimension is illustrated in the following situation. Choose from
among SCOPE, SEQUENCE, INTEGRATION, ARTICULATION, CONTINUITY, and BALANCE.
BALANCE 1.) In the Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) a cluster of subjects is assigned under
MAKABAYAN. These include among other, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health and HELE. In its
implementation, MAKABAYAN subjects may choose to have a common theme.
INTEGRATION 2.) The three subjects which are given emphases in basic education are Science, Math,
and English. It is so because of empirical evidence and actual observation that students perform low in
their areas. Considering pupils’ poor performance in their area, more time has been allocated in the
class schedule for these.
SEQUENCE 3.) In Collage, there are courses that have to be taken ahead of others. For example, Human
Growth and Development is taken ahead of Facilitating with Principles of Teaching is offered earlier than
Assessment.
CONTINUITY 4.) When a Grade 1 lesson in Living Things is repeated in next grade level with higher
complexity, a connection should be made. In high school, the same context heading as Leaving Things is
included but is linked to the content taken in the elementary level.
SCOPE 5.) Content in the curriculum has no boundary, but time to take this up in school is limited.
Curriculum makers and implementers must consider activities and contents which can be covered within
a certain period of time. The choice should also take into consideration needs, interest, importance, and
relevance among others.