Intended vs.

Implemented
vs. Achieved Curriculum
Prepared by:
Manago, Renly P.

CURRICULUM PURPOSES OF CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT

1.Highlight curriculum expectations.

2.Gather information about what students know
and can do.
3.Motivate students to learn better.
4.Motivate and encourage teachers to meet the
identified needs of students.
5.Provide evidence to tell how well the students
have learned.
6.Obtain feedback that helps teachers, students
and parents make good decisions to guide
instruction.

INTENDED CURRICULUM
Refers to the objectives set at the
beginning ofany curricular plan.
Establishes the goal, specific
purposes and immediate
objectives to be accomplished.
The intended curriculum answers
what the curriculum writer wants
to do.

SOME QUESTIONS TOASSESS THE

INTENDED CURRICULUM:

1.Are the objectives achievable within

learners development levels?
2.Is it achievable within allotted time?
3.Are there enough resources to achieve the
objectives?
4.Are the objectives clear and specific?
5.What are the ways to measure the outcomes
ofthe objectives?
6.Are the objectives observable, relevant &
doable?

IMPLEMENTED CURRICULUM
This refers to the various learning
activities or experiences of the students
in order to achieve the intended
curricular outcomes.
Implemented curriculum refers to the
ACTUAL activities being practiced in
schools.
These activities may coincide with the
specified objectives of the curriculum
(intended curriculum) OR may largely be
out of agenda.

SOME QUESTIONS TOASSESS THE

IMPLEMENTED CURRICULUM:

Are the learning objectives congruent with the stated

objectives of the curriculum?
Are the materials and methods appropriate for the
objectives set?
Does the teacher have the skill to implement the
activities or use the strategy?
Does the teacher utilize the various ways of doing to
complement the learning styles of students?
Are there alternative activities for learners to do to
accomplish the same objectives?
Are there activities to address individual differences?

SOME QUESTIONS TOASSESS THE

IMPLEMENTED CURRICULUM:

Do the activities provide maximum

learning experiences?
Do the activities motivate the learners
to do more and harness their
potentials?
Do the activities utilize multiple
sensory abilities of the learners?
Do the activities address multiple
intelligences ofthe learners?

ACHIEVED CURRICULUM

This refers to the curriculum

outcomes based on the first two
types of curriculum: the intended and
the implemented.
Achieved curriculum is considered
the PRODUCT of the curriculum
development process.
Any achieved curriculum must
MATCH with the objectives and the
activities that were made.
Achieved curriculum indicates
PERFORMANCE in relation to the
objectives and the activities.

SOME QUESTIONS TOASSESS THE

ACHIEVED CURRICULUM:

Do the learning outcomes achieved by the learners

approximate the level of performance set at the
beginning of the curriculum?
Are the learning outcomes achieved higher or lower than
the objectives set?
Do the achieved learning outcomes reflect the
knowledge, skills and attitudes intended to be
developed?
How many percent of the learners in the same class
perform higher than the level set at the beginning?
Do the curricular outcomes reflect the goals and the
aspirations of the community where the curriculum was
implemented?

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE THREE

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2002 BASIC EDUCATION

CURRICULUM(BEC)
What does the BEC intend to accomplish?
(INTENDEDCURRICULUM)
1.To raise the quality of the Filipino learners and graduates who will
become lifelong learners.
2.To decongest the curriculum in order that the teachers and learners
will be able to contextualize it.
3.To use innovative, interdisciplinary and integrative modes of
instructional delivery whenever possible and appropriate.
4.To make values development integral in all learning areas.
5.To increase time for tasks in order to gain mastery of competencies of
the basic tool subjects.

2002 BASIC EDUCATION

CURRICULUM(BEC)
How was the BEC implemented to accomplish thegoals?
(IMPLEMENTED CURRICULUM)
1.Learning areas were restructured into 5learning areas: English,
Science, Math, Filipino and Makabayan.
2.Grades 1 & 2 Science and Health is integrated in English. Formal
Science subject starts at 3rdGrade.
3.Makabayancomprise Character Education & Sibika& Kultura for
Grades 1-3; plus EPP(TLE), MSEP(MAPE) and HeKaSi from Grade 4
to High School
4.Learning activities are made interactive, integrative, learnercentered, and performance based.

2002 BASIC EDUCATION

CURRICULUM(BEC)

What has the BEC achieved?(ACHIEVED

CURRICULUM)
1.Increased level of performance in tool subjects.
2.Change in teachers paradigm from being
dispenser of knowledge to facilitator of learning.
3.Increased instructional materials support for
teaching and learning.
4.Increase number of in-service training for
teachers.
5.More involvement of stakeholders.
6.Decentralized management of school resources.

One looks back with appreciation to the brilli

ant teachers, but with gratitude to those who t
ouched our human feelings. The curriculum is so
much necessary raw material, but warmth is the
vital element for the growing plant and for th
e soul of the child.

By: CARL JUNG