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Lesson 6: Features and Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation

Features of a Curriculum
(Bilbao, et al., 2008)
 
1. Who teaches?- The Teacher
Good teachers bring a shining light into the learning environment. They are ideal
companions of the learners. With the advances in communication technology, good teachers
are needed to sort out the knowledge from the information but even more important, excellent
teachers are needed to sort the wisdom from the knowledge. Institutions are as good as its
teachers. Hence, the right individuals who are expected to be recruited- are those with
excellent and relevant preparation. These teachers should be given support with their
continuing development in order to keep abreast with the changing demands of a learning
society.

2. Who do the teachers teach?- The Learners

The learners are at the center stage in the educative process, the most important
factor in the learning environment. Teachers need to understand and accept their diverse
backgrounds. Each one of them is a unique individual coming from different backgrounds,
orientations and experiences.

3. What do the teachers teach?- Knowledge, Skills, Values

The learning episode influences the teaching-learning process. The teacher is expected
to prepare his/her syllabus or a course of study as his vehicle of instruction. The learning
goals, instructional procedures and content must be clearly explained to the students. There
must be a balance of theory and practice. Learners’ sustained interest in the subject matter
should be made meaningful and relevant.

4. How do teachers teach?- Strategies and Methods

Researchers show that there is no best strategy that could work in a million of different
student background and characteristic. However, for teachers to teach effectively, they must
use appropriate methodologies, approaches and strategies “capped with compassionate and
winsome nature”. Teachers should select teaching methods, learning activities and
instructional materials or resources appropriate to learners and aligned to objectives of the
lesson. Situations should be created to encourage learners to use higher order thinking skills.
Good teachers utilize information derived from assessment to improve teaching and learning
and adopt a culture of excellence.

5. How much of the teaching was learned?- Performance

At the end of the teaching act, it is necessary to find out if the objectives set were
accomplished. In curriculum, this is called as learning outcomes which indicate the
performance of both the teachers and the learners. Learning outcomes are the product

The Teacher and the School Curriculum

 performance of the learners as a result of teaching. A good curriculum is one that results in
high or excellent performance.

6. With whom do we teach?- Community Partners

Teaching is a collaborative undertaking. While teachers are the focal point in the
learning process, they must draw upon the resources of their environment and of their
partners to be effective. Teachers must establish a relationship with parents, NGO’s and their
stakeholders.

Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation

 
1. Learners at the center of the curriculum
2. Teachers as Curriculum Developers and Implementers
3. Curriculum Managers and Administrators
4. Parents as Supporters to the Curriculum
5. Community Members as Curriculum Resources
6. Other Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation
 

Lean on and PRACTICE…

SWOT Analysis:
(In a short bond paper or any available pad, MS word, etc)
Present in a tabular form the SWOT of the K to 12 Implementation and of your current curriculum in
your program.

Rubrics will be provided.

The Teacher and the School Curriculum

The Teacher and the School Curriculum