THE teacher as

a knower of
curriculum

My Learning Essentials

Point of view about the curriculum can either be traditional or progressive

according to their philosophical and psychological orientations. These views can
also define what a curriculum is all about.

TRADITIONAL PROGRESSIVE
 View curriculum  Believes
as “permanent that
studies” where education is
rules of experiencin
grammar, g.
reading,  Reflective
rhetoric, logic thinking is a
and means to
mathematics unify
for basic curricular
education are elements
emphasized. that are
 The 3Rs tested by
(Reading, application.
Writing, ’rithmet
ic’ ) should be
emphasized in
basic education
while liberal
education
should be the
emphasis in
college.
TRADITIONAL PROGRESSIVE
 Believe that the  Both
mission of the educations
school should viewed
be intellectual
training. “curriculum as
Curriculum all experiences
should focus on children have
the under the
fundamental guidance of
intellectual teachers.”
disciplines of
grammar,
literature and
writing
 It should
include
mathematics,
Science,
History and
Foreign
Laguage.

 Viewed
curriculum
as all the
experiences
in the
 “Curriculum classroom
should consist which are
entirely of planned and
knowledge enacted by
which comes the teacher
from various and also
disciplines.” learned by
the
students.
 My Map

To ensure that I will be able to do this

activity, I must follow the following:

2. Interview a teacher and

administrator on their 3. Interview a parent and ask
view points on traditional her/his viewpoints on
and progressive traditional and progressive
curriculum. curriculum.

1. Present a letter of
request.

5. Call/Interview your
friends from other
institutions and ask
the same question. 6. Prepare your
1. Research on the
portfolio.
differences of
traditional and
progressive
curriculum.
Accomplish the H
chart.
 My Learning Activities

Interview an administrator, a student and a parent. Find out

their view points on the traditional and progressive curriculum.

Name of Student: Mrs. Cecilia Tuazon

School: Vicente Madrigal National High School
Signature:

Aspects Traditional Progressive

Roles of Teacher Gives the students a chance to

Spoon-feeds students
express

Roles of Pupils They will just sit down and listen The one who will talk and give
to the teachers discussion their opinions to the teachers

Modes of Instruction More on memorizing and Let the student research for the
individual work lesson and discover it their own.

Instructional Materials More on paper works and More on the technologically

Manila Papers based

Modes of Assessment
Individual Assessment Group Activities
 Interview a teacher and an administrator. Find out their
viewpoints on the traditional and progressive curriculum.

Name of Faculty member: Ms. Ricel Noreen P. Adoviso

School: Vicente Madrigal National High School
Subject Area Taught/Handled: Filipino
Signature:

Aspects Traditional Progressive

Roles of Teacher
Information giver Facilitator

Roles of Pupils Performer of teaching learning

Listener
process

Modes of Instruction Direct instruction

Giving series of activities
Limited Activities

Instructional Materials Series of instructional materials

Chalk & board
including technologies

Modes of Assessment
Simple recall Output based with rubrics
Name of Administrator: Mrs. Tejanie E. Marzan
School: Vicente Madrigal National High School
No. of years of Administrative Experience: 5years
Signature:

Aspects Traditional Progressive

Roles of Teacher Teach the students regarding the

Facilitator
subject

Learner centered,
Roles of Pupils
Listener Performer of teaching learning
process

To facilitate the activity what

Modes of Instruction Gives instruction, command,
students will achieve the
directions
objectives

Instructional Materials Students will the materials, visual

Provide materials
aids

Modes of Assessment
Just a merely test Assessment
 Interview a parent, Find out his/her viewpoints on the traditional
and progressive curriculum.

Name of Parent: Mrs.Geraldine L. Barachina

Highest Educational Attainment: College Undergraduate
Signature:

Aspects Traditional Progressive

Roles of Teacher Discussant

Facilitator
lecturer

Roles of Pupils
Listener, receiver Oral fluency, free to talk

Modes of Instruction Spoon feeding, limited/budgeted

Variety of activities
skills

Instructional Materials Technology devices, chart using

Manila paper/charting
tarp

Modes of Assessment Output based from the lesson

Paper pencil test
learned , performed task
 Research on the differences of the traditional and progressive
curriculum. Accomplish the H-Chart given below. Write the
similarities at the center and the differences on each side.

Traditional Progressive
Curriculum Curriculum

 More on memorization for  More reasoning and

mastery open questions
 More on individual work  Encourages group
Similarities
 A lot of effort from  These two has assignments activity
teacher  Both have something to  Less teacher talking
 The teacher will spoon- evaluate students learning. time
feed information to the  There should be at least  Students’ self-
students. student and teacher evaluation
interaction
 The teacher is the  More on reflection
dominant being in the  Rules are both the
class student and the
 Teacher-centered teacher
 Student centered
Indirect Instruction

My Personal Insights

Traditional and progressive curriculum has their differences but they have the same goal which is
both ways evaluated and measure the learning of the students. They have both interaction between
teacher and students. They differ in way of teaching and how students interact. A mere traditional
curriculum will not simply give them the edge of doing what they expect to fulfill while they are in
school. However, on the progressive curriculum accompanied a practical type of education that was even
more pleasant as well as interesting in the students.
 Call up your friends from other Teacher Education Institutions.
Find out what is their own point of view of curriculum. Put a
check (√) mark on the corresponding column.

Names of
Traditional Progressive Both
Students/Schools
1.
Shekina Matalino
University of Rizal
√
System - Pililla

2.
Alondra Sabal
√
East Systems Colleges

3.
Neil Sabal
√
URS - Binangonan

4.
Blessa Ofrancia
Doña Susana
√
Elementary School

5.
Marilyn Vergara
Doña Susana √
Elementary School

My Insights

As part of learning, we need to consider traditional and progressive point of view of

curriculum since it is being used mostly inside the school. Curriculum considers the needs and
interest of the learners. Learners must have always the courage to learn new things everyday that’s
why progressive curriculum should be applied by the teacher. This curriculum will help the learners
to become skillful and full of knowledge and willing to share it to others.
I found out that most of the Teacher Education Institutions have both traditional and
progressive curriculum since they were able to experience it in their institution. The curriculum
they have will define their future career. Their views help me realized that both curriculum could
help the learners to become competent enough to face challenges and competitions both academics
and extra- curricular activities. Through this it will enhance the skills of every learner that they will
use for long period of time. That is why we teachers really need to provide the needs of our
learners so that it will have a good results or positive impact to the learners.

My Learning Portfolio
(Pieces of Evidence, Documents, Records, Picture)

Other Learning Proof/Pieces of Evidence