FS 4 Exploring the Curriculum

FIELD STUDY
Episode 1

LOOK DEEPER INTO THE CONCEPTS, NATURE AND PURPOSES OF THE

CURRICULUM
Name of FS Student: __________________
Course: ___________________________ ________ Year and Section: _____
Resource Teacher 1: __ Signature: __________ Date: ______
Cooperating School: ____________________________________

My Target
At the end of this activity, I should be able to explain the concepts, nature and purposes
of the curriculum and how these are translated into the school community.

My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)

Field Study 4, Episode 1- Look Deeper into the concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum
Focused on: The concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum and how these are translated
into the school community.

Tasks Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

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All tasks were done All or nearly all tasks Nearly all tasks were Fewer than half of
Observation with outstanding were done with high done with acceptable tasks were done; or
/Documentation quality work; exceeds quality quality objectives met but with
expectations poor quality

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Analysis questions Analysis questions Analysis questions Analysis questions
My Analysis were answered were answered were not answered were not answered.
 completely; in depth completely completely.
answers thoroughly Grammar and spelling
grounded on theories. Clear connection with Vaguely related to the unsatisfactory.
theories theories.
Exemplary
Grammar and spelling Grammar and spelling
are superior. acceptable.

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Reflection statements Reflection statements Reflection statements Reflection statements
My Reflection are profound and clear, are clear, but not are shallow; supported are unclear and
supported by clearly supported by by the experience from shallow and are not
experiences from the experiences from the the episode. supported by the
episode. episode. experiences from the
episode.
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Portfolio is complete, Portfolio is complete, Portfolio is incomplete; Portfolio has many
My Portfolio clear, well organized clear, well organized supporting lacking components; is
and all supporting and all supporting documentation is unorganized and
documentation are documentation are organized but is unclear.
located in sections available and/or in lacking.
clearly designated. Logical and clearly
marked locations.

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Before deadline On the deadline A day after the Two days or more after
Submission deadline the deadline

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Sub Totals

Rating:
Over – all score (Based on
transmutation)

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Signature of FS Teacher Date
Above Printed Name

Transmutation of score to grade/rating

Score Grade Score Grade

20 - 1.00 - 99 12-13 - 2.50 - 81
18-19 - 1.25 - 96 11 - 2.75 - 78
17 - 1.50 - 93 10 - 3.00 - 75
16 - 1.75 - 90 8-9 - 3.50 - 72 and
15 - 2.00 - 87 7- below - 5.00 - below
14 - 2.25 - 84
 My Map
To reach my target of getting the different concepts, nature and purposes of the
curriculum, do the following tasks:

4. Request for a
sample of
their curriculum:

3. Inquire on 4.1 Scope/

the type of Sequence
2. Interview the curriculum Chart
school commu- used in their
nity and ask school. 4.2 Teaching
1. Visit the views about Guide
school. the traditional/
progressive 4.3 Sample
currulum. Lesson
Plan
 My Tool
1. Accomplish the H Chart. Interview an administrator or a faculty member. Get their ideas/
views of the curriculum. Write the differences on both sides and the similarities at the
center and then write your personal insights.

Traditional Progressive
Curriculum Curriculum

According to Mrs. For the special children,

Cristobal, traditional
curriculum are the
learning areas for
regular pupils where it is
a list of subject/ subject
matter that the teachers
prepares for their pupils
to learn. For the special
children, traditional is
used when the pupils
are already mainstreamed
in the regular setting.
SIMILARITIES
The two curriculums
are both used
to teach children
with disabilities that
encompasses all the
educative experiences
to meet the diverse
needs of pupils.
progressive curriculum
is the first curriculum
used by teachers in teaching
the child with disabilities
because these are additional
modified curriculum.
According to Mrs. Cristobal,
the first thing that they must
do is to know the different
level of children according
to their capabilities, age and
etc. for them to know what
skills must be taught to the
children. Because progressive
curriculum is like special
curriculum for the special
children.
 My Personal Insights:

There’s a gap between the traditional curriculums compared to the progressive

curriculum. In progressive curriculum there is quality of education- teachers are more
globally competent.
The pupils in progressive curriculum are eager to learn while in traditional, they are
passive absorbers of information and authority.

2. Find out what curriculum is being used in the school/colleges/universities near your place.
Check the corresponding column.

Types of Curricula
A.P. Recommended Written Taught Supported Assessed Learned Hidden
Elementary Curricula Curricula Curricula Curricula Curricula Curricula Curricula
School
Mother- √
Tongue Physical
√ condition of
√ √
Combinations √ the
Instructional Result of
of the different Different classroom
materials the
curriculum – √ learning (conducive),
like audio- √ different
BEC, Lesson activities school
visual Periodical activities
special/modified Plan given to environment,
materials test given to
curriculum and the teacher-
and the
functional pupils learner
textbooks pupils
curriculum interaction
and mood of
the teacher
English √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Combinations Lesson Different Instructional Periodical Result of Physical
of the different Plan learning materials test the condition of
 curriculum – activities like audio- different the
BEC, given to visual activities classroom
special/modified the materials given to (conducive),
curriculum and pupils and the school
functional textbooks pupils environment,
curriculum teacher-
learner
interaction
and mood of
the teacher
Mathematics √
Physical
√ condition of
√ √
Combinations √ the
Instructional Result of
of the different Different classroom
materials the
curriculum – √ learning √ (conducive),
like audio- different
BEC, Lesson activities Periodical school
visual activities
special/modified Plan given to test environment,
materials given to
curriculum and the teacher-
and the
functional pupils learner
textbooks pupils
curriculum interaction
and mood of
the teacher
Science and √
Health Physical
√ condition of
√ √
Combinations √ the
Instructional Result of
of the different Different classroom
materials the
curriculum – √ learning √ (conducive),
like audio- different
BEC, Lesson activities Periodical school
visual activities
special/modified Plan given to test environment,
materials given to
curriculum and the teacher-
and the
functional pupils learner
textbooks pupils
curriculum interaction
and mood of
the teacher
Filipino √
Physical
√ condition of
√ √
Combinations √ the
Instructional Result of
of the different Different classroom
materials the
curriculum – √ learning √ (conducive),
like audio- different
BEC, Lesson activities Periodical school
visual activities
special/modified Plan given to test environment,
materials given to
curriculum and the teacher-
and the
functional pupils learner
textbooks pupils
curriculum interaction
and mood of
the teacher
My Personal Insights:

In every subject, these curricula must be presented, the recommended curricula are the
curriculum recommended by the Department of Education, written curricula are the lesson
planned that will vary depending on the preference, subject being covered, and the need and
curiosity of every students, implemented by the teacher are called taught curricula, assessing and
evaluating your pupils is one way to test whether they understand your lesson or not, you can do
it by activities or pencil-paper test, what the students learned that is the learned curricula it
focuses on the learners and the hidden curricula are the unplanned lesson for the day.
 My Enriching Activities
If you are to design a curriculum for your own school, what are the things you need
to consider? Accomplish the graphic organizer below.

Learning
Environment
(it must be conducive
for teaching and
learning process)

Community Things I Need Instructional

to Do to Consider in Materials
Preparing My
School’s
Curriculum

Human Abilities of
Resources the Children
 My Analysis
1. Why do we need to consider the traditional and progressive points of view of curriculum?
Traditional point of view is just merely saying on the body of subjects or
subject matter prepared by the teachers for the learners. On the other hand,
progressive point of view opposed the beliefs of the traditional. It adhered to latest
definition which is the totality learning experiences of the learners.
As a teacher, we can choose what kind of teacher we want to be. We cannot
say that two points of view are not good whether old or new. Old one has been tested
for many years so we can say traditional one is also good while new one can be said
as adhering to the change. So, we can combine these two points of view by choosing
what the best for our learners. These curriculums go hand in hand and complement
each other. These two curriculum have divine role in education.

2. How do the different educational philosophies relate to the curriculum in the schools you
visited? Cite examples/ situations?
In the A. P Santos Elementary School, the different educational philosophies
are used as springboard in teaching pupils with special needs, and they are really
related to curriculum because they firmly believe that these philosophies has
important role that can heavily influenced curriculum especially in their SPED
class, pupils are actively involved in developing curriculum.

3. Why is there a need to revise the curriculum from time to time?

In the A. P Santos Elementary School, especially in their SPED class, pupils
are actively involved when there is a need for modification and development of
curriculum because programs for individuals with mild, moderate or severe
handicaps must be comprehensive and the prominent goal is to meet the diverse
needs of pupils. So, the answer is yes, there is a need to revise the curriculum from
 time to time, because every year, different pupil’s are enrolling according to Mrs.
Cristobal, SPED teacher.

My Reflection / My Insights

April Jane P. Ramos

Base on the ideas and experiences that Mrs. Cristobal shared to us, I’ve
learned that the education of children with disabilities is totally different. You as the
teacher must take the responsibility to offer your pupils a balanced program which
will emphasize their abilities instead of disabilities with the help of the school as
well.
The curriculum should be responsive to the needs of the individual pupils at
the current point of time and it must be reflective for the need for balance between
maximum interaction with non- handicapped peers and attention to critical
curriculum needs.
The SPED teacher should likewise consider the important like for the
children’s maximum participation in the regular and self- contained setting.
 My Reflection / My Insights

Dave R. Pagdilao

Curriculum is the basement of learning where teachers and learners

combined knowledge and ideas for better insights. Mrs. Cristobal shared her
insights about the curriculum that she is using. She said that curriculum in special
education is different in regular school because in special education as a teacher you
should integrate learning that can suited to the disability of the child/children. It
should be more basic than others so that children with disabilities will know first
basic skills like basic grooming, the used of the things around us and household
chores basically.
As a future teacher, I should also integrate learning and ideas to practice
effective skills especially in the field of special education. I should also widen their
knowledge in environment relevant to the curriculum through experiential learning.
Because I believe that a child can learn more effectively and naturally if he/she will
exposed to the natural-environmental friendly society. Lastly, I should innovate
ideas and insightful strategies.
 My Reflection / My Insights

Minerva R. Agustin

Curriculum is sometimes characterized as fragmentary, elusive and confusing.

There is such diverse definition of what is curriculum is all about. Based on to what Mrs.
Cristobal shared to us about her ideas, thoughts, and experiences, I’ve learned that
education for children with exceptionalities is very different to the regular school. Their
curriculum must be responsive to suit the needs of the children with special needs. And
according to their different exceptionalities of the learners, the different educational
philosophies are used as a springboard net to teach them. She said that the first to be
implented to the children with special needs is by teaching them the basic skills for their
daily living skills such as grooming, cooking, and other things that is used around as
basically. As a future SPED educator, I should equipped the curriculum to be plan what is
suited for my learners that can be reflect to his/ her daily living and as well to the worth of
education. I should also be resourcefulness enough and have integrated skills to provide the
needs of the children with special needs. I believe that every learner is unique and have the
capacity to learn. My goal for my learners who have disabilities is that to teach them how
to live independently and to become a whole rounded individual.
 My Reflection / My Insights

Eloise D. Pacol

“A teacher takes a hand,

opens a mind
and touches a heart.”

On these episode we have a chance to visited again A.P. Santos Elementary School.

Based from my experienced, I learned a lot from this episode because I was able to
appreciate what was the traditional and progressive point of view in education and to
difference it. And how can help me to become a good teacher in the future, especially my
specialization is Special Education. I have now better understanding of how to apply the
progressive curriculum to the special learners, to meet their needs and how to revise them
to make it effective.

I realized that as a SPED teacher you need a lot of patience. If you love what you’re
doing then you are not frustrated on your chosen job.
 My Portfolio
Pictures of a Traditional School

The opposite of a progressive school. One that focuses more on obedience, studying and

tests then on hands on experimental type learning. In a traditional school it is a preparation for

life. Learners in a traditional school are passive absorbers of information and authority. Learning

is linear, with factual accumulation and skill mastery. Knowledge is absorbed through lectures,

worksheets and texts. And teachers in the traditional school are sources of information and

authority.
 Pictures of a Progressive School

In a progressive school it is a part of life. Learners in a progressive school are active

participants, problem solvers and planners. Learning is spiral, with depth and breadth as goals.
Knowledge is constructed through play, direct experience and social interaction. And teachers in
progressive school are facilitators, guides who foster thinking.