MODULE 1: CURRICULUM

Curriculum

A body of knowledge, understanding and experience which has been selected, on the basis of its social significance, and seen as important for all children to experience.

Curricularist

A professional who is curriculum specialist

Assessment requirements

Another reform strategy that indirectly influences curriculum is _________, since the methods used to measure student learning compel teachers to teach the content and skills that will eventually be evaluated.

Curriculum Development

Defined as the process of selecting, organizing, executing and evaluating learning experiences on the bases of the needs, abilities, and interests of learners and the nature of the society or community.

the learner support materials time subject matter or content the desired outcomes, and the context of the learners among others.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN PLANNING A CURRICULUM

Planning

It is also an important way for schools to streamline student assessment. Ideally, students should learn the same basic things no matter who their teacher is. Teachers are often required to incorporate certain assessment rubrics into their curriculum planning in order to ensure uniformity within the school, school district, or region.

Curriculum scripting

It is the most prescriptive form of the standardized, prepackaged curriculum since it typically requires teachers to not only follow a particular sequence of pre prepared lessons but to actually read aloud from a teaching script in class.

Curriculum

It is the vehicle through which knowledge and other learning activities are disseminated.

Curriculum

Often defined as the courses offered by a school, but it is rarely used in such a general sense in schools.

Curriculum

Refers to the lessons and academic content taught in a school or in a specific course or program.

Curriculum Mapping

Schools may try to improve curriculum quality by bringing teaching activities and course expectations into "alignment" with learning standards and other school courses—a practice sometimes called?

Expeditionary Learning

Schools that follow this model, for example, embrace a variety of approaches to teaching generally known as project-based learning

Expeditionary Learning schools

Students complete multifaceted projects called "expeditions" that require teachers to develop and structure curriculum in ways that are quite different from the more traditional approaches commonly used in schools

Scripted Curricula

Tend to be most common in districts and schools that face significant challenges attracting and retaining experienced or qualified teachers, such as larger urban schools in high-poverty communities.

Curriculum alignment

The basic idea is to create a more consistent and coherent academic program by making sure that teachers teach the most important content and eliminate learning gaps that may exist between sequential courses and grade levels.

Clear purpose and goals Continuous assessment and improvement of quality A rational sequence Making strategy in teaching and learning

The following points iterate the needs and importance of curriculum development.

Curriculum

The heart of schooling

Curriculum

The sum total of all learning experiences and the intended learning outcomes that are offered to the learners in a school.

Technology

These are another example of resources that have the potential to influence the curriculum.

School performance

These will likely improve, the reasoning goes, if teaching methods and learning expectations are based on sound principles and consistently applied throughout a state, district, or school.

Curricularist Teachers

They are also called as transformational leaders because according to Baylongo, et. Al, on their Special topics in Education textbook that transformational leaders have a clear vision that they are able to articulate to followers. These leaders are also able to help followers experience the same passion and motivation to fulfill these goals. They also encourage creativity among followers, encourage followers to explore new ways of doing things and new opportunities to learn.

Curricularist Teachers

They initiates in order to improve the learning process. They are the teachers who are exciting, facilitate students learning effectively and always have a plan how to create a conducive learning environment.

Good Curriculum

This has to be planned. It is the role of the teachers to make a yearly, monthly or daily plan of the curriculum

Functional Curriculum

This reflects the culture of the people.

Components of Culture

Universals of Culture, Specialties of Culture, and Cultural Alternatives

Religious Political Utilitarian Mass Education Excellence of education

What are the motives of Curriculum Development?

Knows the curriculum Writes the curriculum Plans the curriculum Initiates the curriculum Innovates the curriculum Implements the curriculum Evaluates the curriculum

What does a teacher should do to deserve the label as a Curricularist?

A steady, organized path Progress Common goals Always changing

What is the purpose of a school curriculum?

Standards requirements

When new learning standards are adopted at the state, district, or school levels, teachers typically modify what they teach and bring their curriculum into "alignment" with the learning expectations outlined in the new standards

Curricularist

a person who is involved in curriculum