Field study 4

Exploring the Curriculum

Episode 1

The Meaning of Curriculum

My map
 My learning Activities

Activity 1

Interview people from different schools in various disciplines and levels. Get their opinions on the
meaning of curriculum

Name (s) Designation Meaning Signature

1.
2.
3.

Conclusions: (After analyzing the results of the interview, what can you conclude?)
Activity 2

Visit a school library/surf the internet or consult the dictionary. Write two (2) meanings of curriculum
taken from authoritative sources.

Meaning of Curriculum Reference(s)

My analysis
Activity 3

Evolve your own definition of curriculum. Consider all the meanings you have taken from the different
resources and from authoritative sources.

What is Curriculum?
My Key Learning Points

How did I feel after the activities?

My Reflection/Insights

Why Curriculum is important?

How can one enrich the curriculum in every schools?

Integrating Theory and Practice
My Learning Portfolio
My Learning Rubric
 Field study 4

Exploring the Curriculum

Episode 2

The Types of Curricula in Schools

 My Learning Activities

Activity 1

Visit the school near your place or your Alma Mater. Interview a teacher, administrator or former
teacher in that school. Find out what curriculum is being used in the school/colleges/universities in your
place, check the corresponding column.

Names(s0 of
Recommende
d Curriculum

Curriculum

Curriculum

Curriculum

Curriculum

Curriculum

Curriculum
Schools/Colleges/Universities

Supported

Assessed

Learned
Written

Hidden
Taught
1.

2.

3.

Activity 2

Interview a teacher from a school. Ask this question:

Why must the teacher be aware and sensitive to the hidden curriculum?

Signature of the Interviewee

Over Printed Name
Activity 3

List down some of the tools used by the school to assess their curriculum.

My Reflection/Insights

Why do I to know the different types of curricula?

Integrating Theory and Practice
My Learning Portfolio
My Learning Rubric
 Field study 4

Exploring the Curriculum

Episode 3

The Teacher as a Curricularist