Prof. Ed.

10 Curriculum Development
Instructor Course Overview

Michael M. Conrado, LPT The course is intended to introduce the education students to effective curriculum
design and assessment. The course topics include curriculum models, principles and
approaches in designing, delivering and addressing the curriculum.
Phone
Curriculum development shall develop teachers who can adjust and be flexible in
+63 917 508 4731
designing and implementing curricula in learning environments for different students in
different contexts.
Email
Learning Competencies
michael.conrado@yahoo.com
At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to:
Class Location 1. Integrate appropriate learning styles, instructional approaches and teaching-learning
processes in curriculum development.
Southern Bicol Colleges, 2. Design a model curriculum demonstrating considerations for a selected age group
City of Masbate and setting including appropriate community linkages/stakeholders,
3. Construct instruments for monitoring curriculum implementation and assessment
Class Hours
Course Requirements
10:00-11:00 Saturdays � CLASS ATTENDANCE ……………. 20 %
� RECITATION ……………. 30 %
� SEMINAR TYPE REPORTING ……………. 20 %
� MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMINATION ……………. 15 %
� COURSE OUTPUT ……………. 15 %
100 %

Resources
•Aquino, Gaudencio. Curriculum Development Principles and Techniques. Alemar Phoenix
Publishing House, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
•Bilbao, et.al (2008), Curriculum Development, Lorimar Publishing Inc., Quezon City, Metro
Manila, Philippines (Pp 9-39)
•James, Marshall and Jernon, Hiabs. Elementary School Curriculum From Theory to Practice. New
York: Book Co.
•Palma, Jesus (2009), Curriculum Development System: A Handbook for School Practitioners in
Basic Education, 2nd Edition, National Bookstore, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
•Rodriguez, Lolita. Madrasah General Education Program for Muslim Mindanao, Iligan City. D &
W, Printing Press, 1998
•Shuster, Albert and Milton Ploghoff. The Emerging Elementary Curriculum. Ohio: Charles E.
Merril Books.
•Stratemayer, Forkner and Mehin Passes. Developing Curriculum for Living. Bureau of Publication,
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 1982.
•Wiles, John.. Curriculum Development: A Guide to Practice, 7th Ed.2006
 Course Schedule
Module Subject Course Content

Module 1 Concepts, Nature and Purpose A. What is Curriculum

B. Curriculum Planning
C. Curriculum Development
D. Different Dimensions:
Traditional & Modern Concept

Module 2 Foundations of Curriculum A. Philosophical Foundations;

 Perennialism
 Essentialism
 Progressivism
 Reconstructionism
B. Historical Foundation of Curriculum
C. Psychological Foundation of Education:
 Behaviorist Psychology
 Cognitive Psychology
 Humanistic Psychology
 Social Foundations of Education

Module 3 Characteristics of a Good Curriculum A. Types of Curriculum Operating in Schools

B. Elements / Components of the Curriculum

Module 4 Crafting and Developing the A. Points of view on Curriculum Development

Curriculum B. Models of Curriculum Development
C. Curriculum Design Models
D. Curriculum Approaches

Module 5 Implementing the Curriculum A. Teaching – Learning Process & Curriculum Development
B. Roles of Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation
C. Role of Technology in the Implementing the Curriculum
D. Pilot Testing, Monitoring and Evaluating the Importance of
Curriculum

Module 6 Assessment and Evaluation of the A. Purpose

Curriculum B. Types
C. What is Curriculum Evaluation?
D. Suggested plan of Action for Curriculum Evaluation

Module 7 Curriculum Innovation A. Local and National Curricular Innovation

a. 2002 Basic Education Curriculum
b. Third Elementary Education Program
c. Secondary Education Development & Improvement
Program
d. The New Teacher Education Curriculum for BEED &
BSED
e. Ladderized Curriculum for Bachelor of Technology
Teacher Education
f. Understanding by Design – Based Curriculum

Module 8 21st Century Trend in Philippine A. K-12 Basic Education Curriculum

Education

Prepared by:

Michael Monteroso Conrado

Professor

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