THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION The Teacher and The School Curriculum
Name: RESELDA PENASO Date: Oct. 16, 2023
Section: II-26 Score:
CURRICULUM THROUGH THE YEARS
LEARNING TASK: In this activity, make a research on what concepts of curriculum have emerged
through the years. Present the concepts in a matrix shown below. Compare each definition. Are they
similar? Different?
TRADITIONAL POINTS OF VIEW OF EMERGING/PROGRESSIVE POINTS OF VIEW
CURRICULUM OF CURRICULUM
From a traditional point of view, curriculum is In progressive point of view, curriculum is the
defined as written documents such as totality of all the learning experiences of the
syllabus, course of study, books and references learners in which they are given all the
where knowledge is found and is used as a opportunities to apply what they learned under
means to accomplish the goals and aims of a the guidance of the teacher.
school.
Curriculum is viewed as "permanent studies" Education is experiencing, according to John
which explains why some subjects are repeated Dewey. That the process of education is a
from elementary to college. Robert Hutchins continuous process of adjustment. Reflective
believes that the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, thinking through application unifies curricular
rithmetic) should be emphasized in basic elements. It emphasizes real-world connections,
education while college education should holistic development, active participation, critical
emphasize liberal education. thinking, and diverse perspectives.
Curriculum is more concerned with the Curriculum is all the experiences in the
intellectual training for the learners. An classroom which are planned and enacted by
essentialist named Arthur Bestor believes that the teacher for the students to learn, according
curriculum should focus on the fundamental to Colin Marsh and George Willis. It includes
intellectual disciplines of grammar, literature subjects that cater real-world context that
and writing and it should include mathematics, would help students develop essential skills
science, history and foreign language. for future purposes. They are enforced to use
their skills to discover and solve problems.
Discipline is the sole source of curriculum. For According to Othaniel Smith, William Stanley
Joseph Schwab, it is a ruling doctrine for and Harlan Shore, curriculum is a sequence of
curriculum development. Philip Phoenix also potential experiences set up in the school to
asserts that it should only include entirely of discipline learners in a way that will help them
knowledge from various disciplines. And so, the improve their thinking and acting capabilities.
curriculum is viewed as a field of study that Holin Caswell and Kenn Campbell likewise
should only consists of knowledge that viewed curriculum as all experiences children
comes from intellectual disciplines. have under the guidance of teachers. It should
contain all the experiences needed by the
children to learn, and a teacher should only
act as a guide or facilitator.
Curriculum consists of old ways and techniques The learners are more exposed to the outside
of teaching, learners just sit inside a world, hands-on research, and collaboration
classroom and feed off from what the as they are given the chance to play, interact,
teacher discusses. Lectures, use of and experience and deal with real-life things and
educational materials, recitations, and situations instead of just reading contents from
homework are part of the standard systems. books or listening to the teacher. Learners are
exposed in educational institutions as well as in
society.
The school prepares the learners for life but The school is just another part of their lives
learning is bound inside the school grounds and that the community and their family are
only. parts of the actual "schooling".
Teacher is an authoritative person inside the Curriculum is centered on the needs,
classroom and students are expected to just experiences, interests, and abilities of
sit, listen, learn and obey. Learners are just students. They mostly learn through play,
recipients of knowledge and never the experiences, collaboration, and interactions,
contributor, making them passive or reactive making them proactive individuals with the
during class. They have limitations in discovery teacher only acting as a guide rather than an
learning. (Teacher-driven) intervening authority. (Student-driven)
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TYPES OF CURRICULA
LEARNING TASK: In the subjects that you have taken when you were in your secondary years and
college years, recall and identify the existence of the different types of curriculum operating in your
school. Write it down on the matrix shown below.
Types of Curricula Examples
Recommended DepEd Order, Degree Programs given by CHED and DepED, K-12
Curriculum Program
Written Curriculum Lesson plan, Course/subject Syllabus, Books, Class Record
Taught Curriculum Lecture, Laboratory Experiments, Modules, Reward system,
Mnemonic
Supported Curriculum Visual aids, Powerpoint presentations, Books, Internet, Printer,
Flashcards, Mnemonic Devices, Projector, Computer
Assessed Curriculum Pre-assessment test, Formative test, Summative test, Midterm and
Final examination, Portfolio, Performance-based Assessments,
quizzes, Oral Recitation
Learned Curriculum Scores from worksheets, recitation, assignments, and quizzes, Test
& Examination results, Grades
Hidden Curriculum Social Norms and Values, School and Classroom Etiquette
REFLECTION PAPER
DIRECTION: Write an essay reflecting on the following:
Can a school exist without a curriculum? Why or why not?
I would like to compare these two to a house first, with the curriculum as the pillar and the school
as the house itself. Without a pillar, a house would not stand sturdy, and no one could shed inside
safely. This leads to a house failing to fulfill its purpose of providing shelter. The same is true for schools
and curriculum; these two should coexist with one another. The curriculum serves as the foundation of
a school to stand steady for a long time and fulfill its purpose: to give an individual a home to gain
knowledge and experience and sharpen their own skills and abilities.
Although it is technically possible for a school to exist without a curriculum, a school without a
curriculum is chaotic. It would be challenging to provide a quality education and meet educational
standards, as teaching and learning are both unorganized. This would place a heavy burden on
teachers, as teaching and learning would be solely up to them. Moreover, learners might miss out on
important lessons they are supposed to learn if the teachers choose to teach and focus on their areas
of interest. Additionally, there would be no grading system, which hinders the students’ academic
progress as they would have to individually decide what they have to learn at a different pace.
A curriculum provides a roadmap for both teaching and learning. It guides the teachers on what
is necessary to teach, when it will be taught, and how it will be delivered in the class. With a structured
plan that includes specific learning objectives, subject areas, timelines, and instructional materials, it
ensures that learners are learning the knowledge and skills appropriate for their age level and
necessary for their future academic and professional success. In summary, even if it is technically
possible for schools to exist without a curriculum, having a well-defined curriculum is an important
aspect of providing high-quality education for the learners and achieving educational goals set by a
school.
As a future teacher, how important is a curriculum to you?
If engineers have blueprints, chefs have recipes, and musicians have sheet music, then I, as a
future teacher, have curriculum. The question above has made me realize the significance of curriculum
to my career, it is a tool that will guide me in my future professional work. It provides an outline for me
to determine what should be taught, when it should be taught and how should it be delivered effectively.
Moreover, it helps in making lesson plans, creating meaningful learning experiences, assessing student
progress, and contributing to the students' academic success and the accomplishment of goals set by
the school. Thus, it is important that, even as a pre-service teacher, I be aware that understanding and
implementing the curriculum effectively is a crucial part of my chosen profession.
