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MODULE 1 Lesson 2 Elements of Curriculum
MODULE 1 Lesson 2 Elements of Curriculum
Curriculum is a Latin word that literally translates to “the race, the path, the lap or
course or runway” when applied to a course of study. The curriculum is the way if the
instructor is the guide.
Curriculum development is like crafting a roadmap for learning, guiding both teachers
and students on their educational journey. It involves the deliberate and systematic
process of creating a plan for what students will learn, how they will learn it, and how
their learning will be assessed.
At its core, curriculum development is about designing meaningful and effective
learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners and prepare them for
success in the world. It's not just about covering content; it's about fostering deep
understanding, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills.
Introduction
The elements of curriculum would guarantee the success of a curriculum. The elements
of curriculum are: objectives, content or subject matter, methods or learning
experiences and evaluation.
The curriculum serves as the backbone of education, providing a structured framework
that guides teaching and learning processes. Comprising various interconnected
elements, it reflects the educational goals, values, and priorities of a particular
institution or educational system. Understanding these elements is crucial for educators,
administrators, and policymakers alike as they strive to design, implement, and evaluate
effective educational programs.
A curriculum's success would be ensured by its components. The objectives, material
(or subject matter), techniques (or learning experiences), and evaluation are the
components of the curriculum.
According to Tyler, it is essential as a part of comprehensive theory of organization to
show what elements of curriculum will serve satisfactorily as organizing elements. The
appropriate coordination of elements of curriculum would guarantee the success of a
curriculum. There is no consensus among the experts on elements of curriculum, but
the most four common points of view concerning this issue are: objectives, content or
subject matter, methods or learning experiences and evaluation.
I. Objectives
Introduction
Curriculum objectives serve as the guiding force behind educational programs, outlining
the specific knowledge, skills, and competencies that students are expected to acquire
within a given timeframe. Embedded within the broader curriculum framework,
objectives provide clarity and direction for educators, shaping instructional decisions
and assessment practices.
At the heart of curriculum development lies the formulation of clear and achievable
objectives. These objectives articulate the intended learning outcomes and serve as a
roadmap for designing instructional activities, selecting appropriate resources, and
evaluating student progress.
By delineating what students should know and be able to do, curriculum objectives play
a pivotal role in ensuring coherence, relevance, and effectiveness in teaching and
learning. Frequently, objectives are divided down into more precise goals based on state
standards, which are themselves broken down into somewhat basic goals.
To create learning structures and conditions, these objectives are behaviorally focused
and particular. Sometimes the objectives are sorted as cognitive, affective, and
psychomotor.
1. The Society
Curriculum objectives should also reflect the broader societal needs, values, and
expectations. Society has a significant influence on the creation of curriculum
objectives, as education is deeply intertwined with societal values, needs, and
aspirations. Several factors illustrate this influence:
a. Cultural Values and Norms: Curriculum objectives often reflect the cultural
values and norms of a society. For example, in cultures that prioritize collectivism,
curriculum objectives may emphasize teamwork and collaboration, while in cultures
that emphasize individualism, objectives may focus more on self-reliance and
independence.
c. Social Justice and Equity: Societal concerns about social justice and equity
often influence curriculum objectives. Educators may incorporate objectives aimed at
promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural understanding. Curriculum objectives
may also address issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmental
sustainability, reflecting societal priorities for a more just and equitable world.
G. Political and Legal Factors: Political ideologies, government policies, and legal
frameworks can also shape curriculum objectives. National education standards,
mandates, and regulations may influence the content, scope, and emphasis of
curriculum objectives in different subject areas.
Overall, society's values, priorities, challenges, and opportunities play a crucial role
in shaping the objectives of the curriculum. Curriculum developers must consider
these societal influences to ensure that educational goals align with the needs and
aspirations of individuals, communities, and the broader society.
2. The Knowledge
b. Learning Styles and Preferences: Learners have different learning styles and
preferences. Some may learn best through visual aids, while others may prefer
hands-on activities or group discussions. Curriculum objectives should take into
account these diverse learning styles and provide opportunities for students to
engage with the content in ways that suit their preferences.
f. Feedback and Reflection: Learners provide valuable feedback that can inform
the refinement of curriculum objectives. Educators regularly assess student progress
and gather feedback on the effectiveness of the curriculum. This feedback allows for
ongoing reflection and adjustment of objectives to better meet the needs of the
learners.
In summary, the learner's needs, abilities, interests, and developmental stage are
central considerations in the creation of curriculum objectives. By taking into account
the diverse characteristics and experiences of learners, educators can design
objectives that are relevant, engaging, and effective in promoting meaningful
learning outcomes.
Curriculum objectives should take into account various instructional strategies and
activities that cater to diverse learning styles, such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or
tactile learners. The learning process significantly influences the creation of
curriculum objectives. Here's how:
f. Reflection and Revision: The learning process involves ongoing reflection and
revision based on student feedback and performance. Curriculum objectives are
reviewed regularly to assess their effectiveness in guiding student learning.
Adjustments may be made to objectives based on observations of student progress,
changes in instructional practices, or emerging educational trends.
In essence, the learning process serves as a guiding framework for the creation of
curriculum objectives, ensuring that they are relevant, meaningful, and responsive
to the needs of students as they engage in the learning journey.
When choosing and creating the curricular objectives, all of these variables must be
taken into account.
4. 21st Century Skills: Recognizing the demands of the 21st century, the curriculum
objectives incorporate the development of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking,
problem-solving, collaboration, communication, information literacy, and technological
proficiency. These skills are essential for students to succeed in an increasingly
globalized and digital society.
8. Alignment with National Goals: The curriculum objectives are aligned with the
broader national goals of promoting inclusive and quality education for all, addressing
educational equity and access issues, and preparing students for further education,
employment, and active citizenship.
Overall, curriculum objectives in the Philippines curriculum are designed to provide a
comprehensive and learner-centered approach to education that equips students with
the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies they need to succeed in the 21st
century and contribute positively to society.
Purposes of Content
1. To help organize materials
2. To help a sequential relationship of material
3. To present material basic to a general understanding of a course.
4. To furnish a source of valuable information
5. To present application
• Professional Development
• Flexibility
Introduction
Evaluations are used to understand the efficacy of students’ learning processes and
strategies used by teachers to teach students. It is a great yardstick to analyze whether
students have achieved the learning objectives after the completion of a course or
topic. Teachers use different kinds of evaluation methodologies to understand where
students stand in terms of their performance in academics. It is considered an effective
method to ensure the progress of students.
What is Evaluation?
Ralph W. Tyler, an American educator has believed to coined the term evaluation in the
context of learning and teaching.
5. Use the results as feedback to plan and implement the next steps of action.
Levels of Evaluation
3. Norm-referenced -how the student is progressing with reference to his/ her peer
group.
Ex: Pre-assessment, concept mapping, and K-W-L (Know, Want to know, Learned)
charts.
Conclusion: Evaluation is an integral part of learning and teaching. It is what makes the
learning process more efficient and effective for the students. Moreover, it improves the
quality of education for the students. In this way, they will be able to achieve greater
things in life with the help of this continuous process.
SUMMARY
Prepared by:
Reporters:
Jonelyn F. Morales
Alayza Mae B. Pagdato
Date: ________________
For 20 points, Enumerate the four elements of the curriculum and provide a brief
explanation for each element. Use the rubric below as your guidelines.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rubric
Criteria Excellent Acceptable Poor
7-9 points
10 points 4-6 points
Ideas are relevant
Content Provides relevant Ideas are irrelevant
to the posted
ideas to the posted to the posted
question.
question question
Content is
Content is engaging Content is vague is
appropriate and
and original unoriginal
original
7 points 3-4 points
5-6 points
Paragraphs are Weak organization,
Organization of Parents are
impressively sentences are
Thoughts coherent and
coherent and rambling and ideas
cohesive.
cohesive. are repeated.
3 points 2 points 1 point
Grammar, No error in Few grammatical Numerous
punctuation, and grammar, errors and few grammatical,
spelling punctuation and spelling and punctuation and
spelling. punctuation errors. spelling errors.
Total Score: 20 points
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