IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM

The Roles of Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation

Stakeholders Individuals or institutions that are interested in the school curriculum Shape the school curriculum implementation

1.) Learners at the Center of the Curriculum The very reason a curriculum is developed The ones being directly influenced by the curriculum

1.) Learners at the Center of the Curriculum The primary stakeholders in the curriculum Make the curriculum alive Success of the curriculum

2.) Teachers as Curriculum Developers and Implementers The curriculum maker From a developer to an implementer Being an implementer is very crucial

3.) Curriculum Managers and Administrators Supervise, select & recruit, admit, procure Plan for the school’s improvement Can never be ignored

4.) Parents as Supporters in the Curriculum Parents are the “Best” supporters of the school

“How do parents shape the curriculum and Why they become stakeholders? effective parental involvement in school affairs involvement extends from the confine of the school to the home. Parent association is organized

5.) Community members as Community Resources Substitute for what is needed to implement the curriculum. Some can be a resource speaker.

6. Others Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation Professional organization have shown great influence in school curriculum.

6. Others Stakeholders in Curriculum Implementation Government has a great stake in curriculum implementation

The government is represented by the: Department of Education (DepEd) for basic education curricula Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for tertiary and graduate education The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

The Role of Technology in Delivering the Curriculum Lesson 2 The Role of Technology in Delivering the Curriculum Paz I. Lucido, Ph.D.

Instructional Media Media Technology Learning Technology Simply Technology

Technology Plays a crucial role in delivering instruction to learners Offers various tools of learning

For Example: Will a chalkboard presentation be sufficient in illustrating a mathematical procedure; will a video clip be needed for motivating learners?

Types of Instructional Media/Technology Non-projected Media Projected Media Real Objects Models Field Trips Kits Overhead Transparencies Opaque projection Slides File strips

Types of Instructional Media/Technology Non-projected Media Projected Media Printed materials Visuals Visual Boards Audio Materials Films Video, VCD, DVD Computer/ Multimedia presentations

Factors of Technology Selection Practicality Appropriateness in relation to the learner Activity/suitability Objective-matching

The Role of Technology in Curriculum Delivery

Three Current Trends that could carry nature of Education in the future: The paradigm shift from teacher-centered to student-centered approach to learning

Three Current Trends that could carry nature of Education in the future: An educative process of cultivating the cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and much more the contemplative intelligence of the learners of a new age.

Three Current Trends that could carry nature of Education in the future: The increase in the use of new information and communication technology or ICT.

The Primary Roles of Educational Technology in Delivering the School Curriculum’s Instructional Program

Upgrading the quality of teaching-and-learning in schools. Increasing the capability of the teacher to effectively inculcate learning and for students to gain mastery of lessons and courses.

Broadening the delivery of education outside school Revolutionizing the use of technology to boost educational paradigm that gives importance to student-centered and holistic learning.

An Example of Simplified Lesson Plan

Subject :Science Level :Grade 6 Class Size :45 students Duration :2 periods(2hrs) Lesson :Saving Our Earth Topic :Natural Resources

Specified Instructional Objectives

At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to: Correctly understand the situation that planet Earth is in Identify dangers, causes and ways to save the Earth

At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to: Appreciate natural resources and graphically express their appreciation of the Earth’s natural resources.

Instructional Media VHS Discovery Material-Our Planet earth(15 minutes) White board

Activities

Teacher introduce the general topic and lesson Pupils are prepared to view the VHS material After viewing, the teacher engages pupils in brief motivational discussion.

After viewing, the teacher engages pupils in brief motivational discussion. Teacher highlights meaningful opinions from the class

Dangers to the earth Causes of danger Ways to save the earth Teacher divides the class into groups, each group to fill in a grid brief points on: Dangers to the earth Causes of danger Ways to save the earth

Teacher asks each group to prepare a board presentation of their brief output. Teacher makes a summary of the lesson. Teacher assigns each student to prepare a poster design.

In the traditional approach to instruction, the teacher Presents the lesson to the class Assess the students Moves the next lesson

In a proposed mastery approach instruction, the teacher: Presents the lesson to the whole class Assesses if learners attained mastery of the lesson

Provides enrichment activities with the use of media technology Re-mediate the non-mastery student Moves on the next lesson

Pilot Testing, Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation of the Curriculum

Pilot testing or field try out This process will gather empirical data Follows some form of research design Usually follows an experimental method

Pilot testing or field try out Assures the teachers and the school that indeed the curriculum materials are ready to use

Basic Education Curriculum(BEC) the original name of the curriculum to the whole nationwide 2002 renamed as Revitalized Basic Education Curriculum(RBEC)

Monitoring Process Curriculum monitoring- ask the question: how are we doing? Important to determine if curriculum is still relevant and effective

periodic assessment and adjustment during the period of time Like formative evaluation Determines how the curriculum is working

Provides decision that would even end or terminate the program Done by the module writers, curriculum experts or outside agencies

Curriculum evaluation The process of judging the value, effectiveness and adequacy of curriculum. should be useful and systematic.

Two ways of curriculum evaluation

1.) School-Based Evaluation an approach to curriculum evaluation which places the content, design, operation of evaluation procedure.

1.) School-Based Evaluation The school personnel participate in planning and conduct of school evaluation activities

It is participative evaluation where the control and the process rest on the school personnel themselves. A range of evaluation activities may take place within the school.

Advantages of SBE Accountability is shared by all, hence bias and conflict are minimized. School personnel develop evaluation skills.

Advantages of SBE The real concern of the school and community are addressed by the evaluation. Broad participation of school personnel provide opportunities for building school cohesiveness.

Advantages of SBE 5.) Provides reliable and valid information on curriculum, resources, and general school functioning

2.) Accreditation a voluntary process of submitting a curricular program to an external accrediting body for review in any level of education.

2.) Accreditation studies the statement of the educational intentions of the school.

Areas for Accreditation under Curriculum and Instruction 1.) Curriculum And Program of Studies Includes the cluster of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and experiences

2.)Classroom Management Management of teaching and learning in the classroom Provide opportunities to develop independent lifelong learners Teacher will act as a manager of learners and learning

Follow principles and theories that enhance learning outcomes 3.)Instructional Process or Methodologies Follow principles and theories that enhance learning outcomes

4.)Graduation Requirements Graduation - successful accomplishment of the curricular program of studies Student has to accomplish its academic program

5.)Administrative Support for Effective Instruction Principal has a distinct responsibility of curricular manager or manager of learning

6. )Evaluation of Academic Performance of Students Learning outcomes of the students must be evaluated Students should receive information about their school performance promptly and regularly

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