Course Outline
Educ 7 Curriculum Development
1st Semester AY 2021-2022
PROF. RIA LIQUIDO
Course Description
This course includes the study of the fundamental research-based concepts and principles in curriculum and curriculum development as a foundation to engage prospective teachers as curricularists. It also focuses on the more active role of the teacher in planning a developmentally-sequenced teaching-learning process; identifying constructively-aligned learning outcomes and competencies; contextualizing, localizing and indigenizing curricula; implementing relevant and responsive learning programs; and evaluating the curriculum towards its improvement. The teachers’ individual, collegial and collaborative roles in managing school curriculum change vis-à-vis various contexts of teaching-learning, curricular requirements and curricular reforms shall also be given emphasis.
General Objectives
1. Demonstrate research-based knowledge of the concepts, theories and principles in curriculum and curriculum development within and/or across curriculum teaching areas;
2. Demonstrate skills in designing and developing constructively-aligned and developmentally-sequenced learning programs, experiences and instructional processes consistent with curricular needs;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in implementing contextualized learning programs and/or instructional plans that are relevant and responsive to the needs of diverse learners;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are inclusive of learners from indigenous groups;
5. demonstrate skills in the selection and use of tools appropriate for monitoring, critiquing and assessing instructional plans; and seek advice concerning strategies that can enrich teaching practice.
Course Requirements
1. Major Exams (Prelim and Final Exams) – 30%
2. Interactive Participation/Group Discussions and Reports – 40%
3. Assignments and Quizzes (in the LMS)- 30%
Teaching ang Learning Activities
1. Reading Assignments
2. Reflection Papers using CERA Format (CERA stands for content, experience, reflection, and application)
3. Small group discussions and reporting
4. Sharing of personal experiences, observations or insights
5. Socialized recitation
6. Document Analysis
7. Audio clips/Podcast
8. Video presentation
9. LMS activities
Mode of Delivery of Instruction (ONLINE)
1. Synchronous - via Google Meet, Zoom
2. Asynchronous – via Learning Management System (LMS) of the University
3.
Other Alternative Learning/Instruction
Platforms – Facebook
Page, Messenger Group Chat Group, Google Classroom
Unit I. Nature of the Curriculum
A. Definition
B. Major Conceptions (types, components, purpose)
Unit II. Foundations of Curriculum
A. Philosophical Foundations
B. Psychological Foundations
C. Historical-Sociological Foundations
D. Legal Foundations
Unit III. Phases and Process of Curriculum Development
A. Curriculum Planning
1. Elements of curriculum planning
B. Curriculum Design and Organization
1. Approaches in curriculum designing
2. Types of curriculum design
3. Elements of designing
4. Components of curriculum design
C. Curriculum Implementation
1. Models of implementation
2. Change processes
3. Institutionalization
D. Curriculum Evaluation
1. Reasons for evaluation
2. Types of evaluation
3. Evaluation models
E. Curriculum Improvement
1. Levels of curriculum improvement
2. Approaches to curriculum improvement
Unit IV. Trends and Issues on Curriculum and Curriculum Development
A. Researches on Curriculum Development (local)
B. Researches on Curriculum Development (foreign/international)
C. Contextualization of the Curriculum
D. Curriculum Indigenization
E. Curriculum Localization
List of References
Aldinger, Cynthia (2015). Life is the Curriculum. Create Space Independent Pub.
Bago, Adelaida L. (2008). Curriculum Development: the Philippine Experience. 2008
Estes (2015). Instruction: a models approach. 7th ed. Pearson (D).
Flinder. (2012). The curriculum studies reader, 4th ed. Routledge.
Glatthorn, Allan. (2012). Curriculum leadership: strategies for development and implementation. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications.
Henderson, (2014). Reconceptualizing curriculum development: inspiring and informing action. Routledge.
Helbowitsh, Peter S. (2013). Basic Principles of Curriculum and instruction. Chicago. The University of Chicago Press.
Lemlech, Johanna Kasin. (2010). Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School. Allyn and Bacon.
Marsh, Colin, J. (2004). Key concepts for Understanding Curriculum. Oxon. Routledge Falmer.
Milman (2013). Teaching Models: designing instructions for 21st Century learners. Pearson Education.
Ornstein (2016). Curriculum: foundations, principles, and issues with enhanced Pearson e-text access. Pearson Education.S;
Slattery, 2012. Curriculum development in the postmodern era: teaching and learning in the age of accountability.
- Teacher: Ma. Gloria Liquido