FS 4

FIELD STUDY

Learning
Episodes
5 APPROACHES ABOUT
SCHOOL CURRICULUM

My FS Learning Episode Overview_______________________________________

The episode is concerned with the different approaches about school

curriculum. It elaborates on suggested criteria in the selection of knowledge or
subject matter. It also discusses the basic principles of curriculum

My Desired Learning Outcomes _________________________________________

 Describe t6he guides in the selection of content in the curriculum

 Apply the different approaches about school curriculum
 Reflect on the basic principles of curriculum content

My Performance Criteria________________________________________________

I will be rated along the following;

 Quality of my observations and documentation

 Completeness and depth of analysis,
 Depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection,
 Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and,
 Time of submission of portfolio

My Learning Essentials__________________________________________________

Curriculum can be approached or seen in three (3) ways. It can be

defined as content, a process or an outcome. First, is to approach it is a content
or body of knowledge to be transmitted. Second, is to approach it as a product
or the learning outcomes desired of learners. Third is to approach it as a process
or what actually happens in the classroom when the curriculum is practiced.

Three
Approaches to
Curriculum

Curriculum as a Curriculum as a Curriculum as a

CONTENT or BODY PROCESS PRODUCT
OF KNOWLEDGE

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My Map_____________________________________________________

1. Ask samples on how

the principles of
curriculum content
are applied in their
school 2. Prepare
your
portfolio

3. Interview a teacher
and inquire about
the criteria in a 4. Complete the matrix
selection of using varied
knowledge/subject resources
matter.

My Learning Activities__________________________________________________

Activity 1 Accomplish the template given below by following the given sample.

Subjects Content Process Product

 Clustering
Evolved a
E.g. Curriculum  Read Post
Definition of contextualized
Development with field Categorize
Curriculum definition of
study 4  Interview
curriculum

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My Reflection

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Activity 2: There are six (criteria) in the selection of knowledge/Subject
matter. Interview a teacher, the indicators for each of the criteria by
answering thee given question.

Criteria Questions Indicators

How do you know the
significance of in the
1. Significance
content of the
curriculum?
How do you know if the
2. Validity
curriculum is valid?

When do we know that

3. Usefulness
the curriculum is useful?
When do we know that
the content is within the
4. Learnability
range of your learner’s
experience?

When do we know that

the content is within the
time, resources and the
5. Feasibility
expertise of teacher and
experiences of the
learners?

When do we know the

6. Interests learners are interested in
content?

My Insights

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Activity 3: B.A.S.I.C. is an acronym to state the principles of
curriculum content.

Principle 1: Curriculum Content Sample

Balance
Equitable assignment of content,
time, experiences and other elements

Write the content in one (1) subject

area for the first grading period

Articulation
Curriculum is arranged vertically or
horizontally

Write a sample content of one (1)

topic in a subject from level to level or
grade to grade

Scope
Content, topics, learning experiences
and organizing the treads of an
educational plan

Write a sample topic in a subject

area.

Integration
Curriculum is integrated and
interconnected.

Cite a lesson which is integrated in

other subjects.

Continuity
Vertical repetition recurring
approaches of content.

Write sample topics in a subject area

where content is organized in spiral
fashion breadth and depth

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Integrating Theory and Practice_________________________________
Directions:Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. Miss Lim started off her lesson plan with the outcomes she expects her
students to achieve at the end of the lesson, this curriculum
approaches is ______________________.

I. Curriculum as a body of knowledge

II. Curriculum as a process
III. Curriculum as product
IV. All of the above

A. I only C. III only

B. II only D. I,II, and III only

2. When curriculum is viewed as a process, what should the teacher

consider primarily in designing his/her lessons?

A. Different modes of assessments

B. Various methods and strategies
C. Outcome-based learning objectives
D. National competency-based competencies

3. What could be the content/topic when the teacher asked the learners to
define curriculum and complete a matrix on the differences between
traditional and progressive curriculum?

A. The meaning of curriculum

B. Different elements that affects curriculum
C. Various curriculum perspectives
D. Historical and philosophical foundation of curriculum

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Pieces of evidence Learning Documents

Records Picture
Portfolio

Other Proofs/pieces of evidence