TOPIC 4

CURRICULUM AND THE TEACHER

 Curriculum and
teachers

Relationship between
teacher beliefs and
Role of a teacher
curriculum
implementation
WHO IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN
IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM?
 Learning outcomes

By the end of this discussion, YOU will be able

to:

Discuss the role of teachers as decision-maker,

analyst, practitioner and researcher
Discuss the relationship between teacher
beliefs and curriculum implementation
 Curriculum and the teacher
The most important persons in
the curriculum implementation
process are the teachers.
Teachers are the central of any
curriculum improvement effort
Topics to be addressed in implementing a
new curriculum
Programme Philosophy
Content
- It is important for
- Teachers must be
teachers to understand
familiar with the content
the philosophy behind
of the new curriculum
the programme

Pedagogy Components of the

- Example: 21st century programme
teaching and learning -
 School Ethos

Adequacy of
Interest
resources

Factors
influencing the
implementation
of curriculum in
schools Professional
Time
Knowledge

Professional Professional
attitudes Support
IMPORTANT ROLES OF TEACHER IN
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
 Teacher as a leader
- Able to inspire and lead Teacher as a coach/guide
students to do things when - Able to help students to
the students are unaware improve on their skill
of their capabilities

Teacher as a role model Teacher as a disseminator

- Able to show positive of knowledge
attitudes to students
 As an educare and
As a knowledge and educere practitioner
skill practitioner

Social Agent
(Analyst)
 As a knowledge and skill practitioner

Teacher is a professional practitioner of the

knowledge and skils.
As an effective practitioner, teacher should
provide the best learning environment for
their students. Create learning experiences
that allow learners to develop their
intellectual, social, behavioural and personal
development
 As an educare and educere

Educare
Educere
- To train or to
- To lead out
mold
 As a social agent (Analyst)
Teaching and learning is an interaction
between humans
Thus, teachers play an important role in the
social setting
For example: teachers have the power, the
assess to shape or nurture good behaviours
among the students
 Code of Ethics
1) Ethical responsibilities to students

Students are entitled to get the best learning

experiences in the classroom.
Thus, teachers must develop engaging
activities in the classroom which help to
accelerate the development of students.
No biasness to students
2. Ethical Responsibilities to Parents
Parents should be informed if there is any
programs that will be conducted in the school
Keep the confidentiality of the parents
privacy, refraining from disclosure of
confidential information
No biasness in treating the parents
3. Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

Teachers should respect their colleagues.

Teachers should practice on how to express
views professionally, avoid attacking personal
matters.