THE TEACHER AND THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Course Description
This course includes the study of the fundamental research-based concepts and principles in curriculum
and curriculum development as a foundation to engage prospective teachers as curricularists. It also
focuses on the more active role of the teacher in planning a developmentally-sequenced teaching-
learning process; identifying constructively-aligned learning outcomes and competencies;
contextualizing, localizing and indigenizing curricula; implementing relevant and responsive learning
programs; and evaluating the curriculum towards its improvement. The teachers’ individual, collegial and
collaborative roles in managing school curriculum change vis-à-vis various contexts of teaching-learning,
curricular requirements and curricular reforms shall also be given emphasis.
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, pre-service teachers should be able to:
[1] demonstrate research-based knowledge of the concepts, theories and principles in curriculum and
curriculum development within and/or across curriculum teaching areas;
[2] demonstrate skills in designing and developing constructively-aligned and developmentally-
sequenced learning programs, experiences and instructional processes consistent with curricular needs;
[3] demonstrate knowledge in implementing contextualized learning programs and/or instructional plans
that are relevant and responsive to the needs of diverse learners;
[4] demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are inclusive of learners from indigenous groups;
[5] demonstrate skills in the selection and use of tools appropriate for monitoring, critiquing and
assessing instructional plans; and seek advice concerning strategies that can enrich teaching practice.
Unit I. Nature of the Curriculum - PRELIMS
A. Definition
B. Major Conceptions (types, components, purpose)
Unit II. Foundations of Curriculum PRELIMS
A. Philosophical Foundations
B. Psychological Foundations
C. Historical-Sociological Foundations
D. Legal Foundations
Unit III. Phases and Process of Curriculum Development MIDTERMS
A. Curriculum Planning
1. Elements of curriculum planning
B. Curriculum Design and Organization
1. Approaches in curriculum designing
2. Types of curriculum design
3. Elements of designing
4. Components of curriculum design
C. Curriculum Implementation
1. Models of implementation
2. Change processes
3. Institutionalization
D. Curriculum Evaluation SEMI FINALS
1. Reasons for evaluation
2. Types of evaluation
3. Evaluation models
E. Curriculum Improvement
1. Levels of curriculum improvement
2. Approaches to curriculum improvement
Unit IV. Trends and Issues on Curriculum and Curriculum Development FINALS
A. Researches on Curriculum Development (local)
B. Researches on Curriculum Development (foreign/international)
C. Contextualization of the Curriculum
D. Curriculum Indigenization
E. Curriculum Localization
