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Name Entry no. 1

Title Curriculum: Concepts, Nature & Purpose Date

Learning Target: I can explain curriculum and its various points of view

Explain the two points of view on Curriculum and give two examples.

Curriculum

Traditional:_______________________________________________
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Progressive:_______________________________________________
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Which among the two points of view is more relevant? Justify your answer.
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Enumerate the Four Basic Principles of Curriculum Development according to Ralph Tyler.

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Name Entry no. 2

Title Curriculum: Concepts, Nature & Purpose Date

Learning Target: I can explain the types of curriculum operating in schools

Direction: Below are the various types of curriculum. Explain it briefly and give one example.

Type Explanation Example

Recommended

Written

Taught

Supported

Assessed

Learned

Hidden

Concomitant

Phantom

Null

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Name Entry no. 3

Title Curriculum: Concepts, Nature & Purpose Date

Learning Target: I can articulate the philosophical, psychological, historical and social foundations of the
Curriculum

I. Using the four philosophical dimensions, explain briefly their focus in the Curriculum:

Philosophical Theory Focus/Explanation

Perennialism

Essentialism

Progressivism

Reconstructionism

II. Cite the contributions of the following curriculum theorists to trace the historical foundation:

Theorist Contribution

Franklin Bobbit

Werret Charters

William Kilpatrick

Harold Rugg

Hollis Caswell

Ralph Tyler

III. How did the following group of learning theories help in the development of Curriculum:
1. Behaviorist
Psychology:_____________________________________________________________________________
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2. Cognitive
Psychology:_____________________________________________________________________________
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3. Humanistic
Psychology:_____________________________________________________________________________
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IV. Discuss the relationship between society and curriculum.

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Name Entry no. 4

Title Curriculum: Concepts, Nature & Purpose Date

Learning Target: I can explain the process of curriculum and planning

Direction: Look at the illustration below and explain the process involved in curriculum and planning. Cite specific
example for each and explain how you could involve yourself and your colleagues in the development of the
curriculum.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

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Name Entry no. 5

Title Curriculum: Concepts, Nature & Purpose Date

Learning Target: I can reflect on the experience of Singapore in the development of their curriculum

Direction: Research on some profiles about Singapore as a country:

Official Name: __________________

Capital: __________________
Area: __________________
Location:
Population: __________________
Official Language: __________________
Religion: __________________

Describe briefly the Singapore education system:

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How will this statement about their educational system inspire you: “Help students to discover their own talents,
to make the best of these talents and realize their full potential, and to develop a passion for learning that lasts
through life.”

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Reflect on this Mantra of Singaporean education: “Teach Less, Learn More” (Loong, 2004)

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Based on your general observation and reflection about the Singapore experience, how could we learn from them
so that we can improve our educational processes and practices?

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