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FS 4 Exploring the Curriculum

FIELD STUDY

LOOK DEEPER INTO THE CONCEPTS, NATURE AND PURPOSES OF THE CURRICULUMName of FS Student: __________________

Course: ___________________________ ________ Year and Section: _____

Resource Teacher 1: __ Signature: __________ Date: ______

Cooperating School: ____________________________________

My Target

At the end of this activity, I should be able to explain the concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum and how these are translated into the school community.

My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)

Field Study 4, Episode 1- Look Deeper into the concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculumFocused on: The concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum and how these are translated into the school community.

Tasks Exemplary4

Superior3

Satisfactory2

Unsatisfactory1

Observation/Documentation

All tasks were done with outstanding quality work; exceeds expectations

4

All or nearly all tasks were done with high quality

3

Nearly all tasks were done with acceptable quality

2

Fewer than half of tasks were done; or objectives met but with poor quality

1

My AnalysisAnalysis questions were answered completely; in depth answers thoroughly grounded on theories.

Analysis questions were answered completely

Clear connection with theories

Analysis questions were not answered completely.

Vaguely related to the theories.

Analysis questions were not answered.

Grammar and spelling unsatisfactory.

Episode 1

Exemplary

4

Grammar and spelling are superior.

3

Grammar and spelling acceptable.

2 1

My ReflectionReflection statements are profound and clear, supported by experiences from the episode.

4

Reflection statements are clear, but not clearly supported by experiences from the episode.

3

Reflection statements are shallow; supported by the experience from the episode.

2

Reflection statements are unclear and shallow and are not supported by the experiences from the episode.

1

My PortfolioPortfolio is complete, clear, well organized and all supporting documentation are located in sections clearly designated.

4

Portfolio is complete, clear, well organized and all supporting documentation are available and/or in Logical and clearly marked locations.

3

Portfolio is incomplete; supporting documentation is organized but is lacking.

2

Portfolio has many lacking components; is unorganized and unclear.

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SubmissionBefore deadline

4

On the deadline

3

A day after the deadline

2

Two days or more after the deadline

1

Sub Totals

Rating:Over – all score (Based on transmutation)

___________________________________ _______________ Signature of FS Teacher Date Above Printed Name

Transmutation of score to grade/rating

Score Grade Score Grade 20 - 1.00 - 99 12-13 - 2.50 - 81 18-19 - 1.25 - 96 11 - 2.75 - 78 17 - 1.50 - 93 10 - 3.00 - 75 16 - 1.75 - 90 8-9 - 3.50 - 72 and 15 - 2.00 - 87 7- below - 5.00 - below 14 - 2.25 - 84

My Map

To reach my target of getting the different concepts, nature and purposes of the

curriculum, do the following tasks:

4. Request for a sample of their curriculum:

3. Inquire on 4.1 Scope/ the type of Sequence 2. Interview the curriculum Chart

school commu- used in their nity and ask school. 4.2 Teaching

1. Visit the views about Guideschool. the traditional/

progressive 4.3 Sample currulum. Lesson

Plan

My Tool

1. Accomplish the H Chart. Interview an administrator or a faculty member. Get their ideas/

views of the curriculum. Write the differences on both sides and the similarities at the

center and then write your personal insights.

Traditional Progressive

Curriculum Curriculum

According to Mrs. For the special children,

Cristobal, traditional progressive curriculum

curriculum are the is the first curriculum

learning areas for used by teachers in teaching

regular pupils where it is SIMILARITIES the child with disabilities

a list of subject/ subject The two curriculums because these are additional

matter that the teachers are both used modified curriculum.

prepares for their pupils to teach children According to Mrs. Cristobal,

to learn. For the special with disabilities that the first thing that they must

children, traditional is encompasses all the do is to know the different

used when the pupils educative experiences level of children according

are already mainstreamed to meet the diverse to their capabilities, age and

in the regular setting. needs of pupils. etc. for them to know what

skills must be taught to the

children. Because progressive

curriculum is like special

curriculum for the special

children.

My Personal Insights:

There’s a gap between the traditional curriculums compared to the progressive

curriculum. In progressive curriculum there is quality of education- teachers are more

globally competent.

The pupils in progressive curriculum are eager to learn while in traditional, they are

passive absorbers of information and authority.

2. Find out what curriculum is being used in the school/colleges/universities near your place. Check the corresponding column.

Types of Curricula

A.P. Elementary

School

RecommendedCurricula

WrittenCurricula

TaughtCurricul

a

SupportedCurricula

AssessedCurricula

LearnedCurricul

a

HiddenCurricula

Mother-Tongue

√Combinations of the different curriculum – BEC, special/modified curriculum and functional curriculum

√Lesson Plan

√Different learning activities given to the pupils

√Instructional materials like audio-visual materials and textbooks

√Periodical test

√Result of the different activities given to the pupils

√Physical condition of the classroom (conducive), school environment, teacher-learner interaction and mood of the teacher

English √Combinations of the different curriculum – BEC, special/modified curriculum and functional

√Lesson Plan

√Different learning activities given to

the pupils


√Periodical test


√Physical condition of the classroom (conducive), school environment

curriculum

, teacher-learner interaction and mood of the teacher

Mathematics


√Lesson Plan

√Different learning activities given to

the pupils


√Periodical test



Science andHealth


√Lesson Plan



√Periodical test



Filipino


√Lesson Plan



√Periodical test



My Personal Insights:

In every subject, these curricula must be presented, the recommended curricula are the

curriculum recommended by the Department of Education, written curricula are the lesson

planned that will vary depending on the preference, subject being covered, and the need and

curiosity of every students, implemented by the teacher are called taught curricula, assessing and

evaluating your pupils is one way to test whether they understand your lesson or not, you can do

it by activities or pencil-paper test, what the students learned that is the learned curricula it

focuses on the learners and the hidden curricula are the unplanned lesson for the day.

My Enriching ActivitiesIf you are to design a curriculum for your own school, what are the things you need

to consider? Accomplish the graphic organizer below.

Learning

Environment

(it must be conducive

for teaching and

learning process)

Community Things I Need Instructional

to Do to Consider in Materials

Preparing My

School’s

Curriculum

Human Abilities of

Resources the Children

My Analysis1. Why do we need to consider the traditional and progressive points of view of curriculum?

Traditional point of view is just merely saying on the body of subjects or

subject matter prepared by the teachers for the learners. On the other hand,

progressive point of view opposed the beliefs of the traditional. It adhered to latest

definition which is the totality learning experiences of the learners.

As a teacher, we can choose what kind of teacher we want to be. We cannot

say that two points of view are not good whether old or new. Old one has been tested

for many years so we can say traditional one is also good while new one can be said

as adhering to the change. So, we can combine these two points of view by choosing

what the best for our learners. These curriculums go hand in hand and complement

each other. These two curriculum have divine role in education.

2. How do the different educational philosophies relate to the curriculum in the schools you

visited? Cite examples/ situations?

In the A. P Santos Elementary School, the different educational philosophies

are used as springboard in teaching pupils with special needs, and they are really

related to curriculum because they firmly believe that these philosophies has

important role that can heavily influenced curriculum especially in their SPED

class, pupils are actively involved in developing curriculum.

3. Why is there a need to revise the curriculum from time to time?

In the A. P Santos Elementary School, especially in their SPED class, pupils

are actively involved when there is a need for modification and development of

curriculum because programs for individuals with mild, moderate or severe

handicaps must be comprehensive and the prominent goal is to meet the diverse

needs of pupils. So, the answer is yes, there is a need to revise the curriculum from

time to time, because every year, different pupil’s are enrolling according to Mrs.

Cristobal, SPED teacher.

My Reflection / My Insights

April Jane P. Ramos

Base on the ideas and experiences that Mrs. Cristobal shared to us, I’ve

learned that the education of children with disabilities is totally different. You as the

teacher must take the responsibility to offer your pupils a balanced program which

will emphasize their abilities instead of disabilities with the help of the school as

well.

The curriculum should be responsive to the needs of the individual pupils at

the current point of time and it must be reflective for the need for balance between

maximum interaction with non- handicapped peers and attention to critical

curriculum needs.

The SPED teacher should likewise consider the important like for the

children’s maximum participation in the regular and self- contained setting.


Dave R. Pagdilao

Curriculum is the basement of learning where teachers and learners

combined knowledge and ideas for better insights. Mrs. Cristobal shared her

insights about the curriculum that she is using. She said that curriculum in special

education is different in regular school because in special education as a teacher you

should integrate learning that can suited to the disability of the child/children. It

should be more basic than others so that children with disabilities will know first

basic skills like basic grooming, the used of the things around us and household

chores basically.

As a future teacher, I should also integrate learning and ideas to practice

effective skills especially in the field of special education. I should also widen their

knowledge in environment relevant to the curriculum through experiential learning.

Because I believe that a child can learn more effectively and naturally if he/she will

exposed to the natural-environmental friendly society. Lastly, I should innovate

ideas and insightful strategies.


Minerva R. Agustin

Curriculum is sometimes characterized as fragmentary, elusive and confusing.

There is such diverse definition of what is curriculum is all about. Based on to what Mrs.

Cristobal shared to us about her ideas, thoughts, and experiences, I’ve learned that

education for children with exceptionalities is very different to the regular school. Their

curriculum must be responsive to suit the needs of the children with special needs. And

according to their different exceptionalities of the learners, the different educational

philosophies are used as a springboard net to teach them. She said that the first to be

implented to the children with special needs is by teaching them the basic skills for their

daily living skills such as grooming, cooking, and other things that is used around as

basically. As a future SPED educator, I should equipped the curriculum to be plan what is

suited for my learners that can be reflect to his/ her daily living and as well to the worth of

education. I should also be resourcefulness enough and have integrated skills to provide the

needs of the children with special needs. I believe that every learner is unique and have the

capacity to learn. My goal for my learners who have disabilities is that to teach them how

to live independently and to become a whole rounded individual.


Eloise D. Pacol

“A teacher takes a hand,opens a mind

and touches a heart.”

On these episode we have a chance to visited again A.P. Santos Elementary School.

Based from my experienced, I learned a lot from this episode because I was able to appreciate what was the traditional and progressive point of view in education and to difference it. And how can help me to become a good teacher in the future, especially my specialization is Special Education. I have now better understanding of how to apply the progressive curriculum to the special learners, to meet their needs and how to revise them to make it effective.

I realized that as a SPED teacher you need a lot of patience. If you love what you’re doing then you are not frustrated on your chosen job.

My Portfolio

Pictures of a Traditional School

The opposite of a progressive school. One that focuses more on obedience, studying and

tests then on hands on experimental type learning. In a traditional school it is a preparation for

life. Learners in a traditional school are passive absorbers of information and authority. Learning

is linear, with factual accumulation and skill mastery. Knowledge is absorbed through lectures,

worksheets and texts. And teachers in the traditional school are sources of information and

authority.

Pictures of a Progressive School

In a progressive school it is a part of life. Learners in a progressive school are active

participants, problem solvers and planners. Learning is spiral, with depth and breadth as goals.

Knowledge is constructed through play, direct experience and social interaction. And teachers in

progressive school are facilitators, guides who foster thinking.

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