Prepared by: Ma. Bernadeth S.

Bonecile
What is a Curriculum Design?

 A term used to describe the purposeful, deliberate, and

systematic organization of curriculum (instructional
blocks) within a class or course.

 An on- going, cyclical, and analytical process, that

continually strives to find new and effective ways to offer
students learning experiences that are transformational,
inspiring, and intellectually challenging
Features of Curriculum
1. WHO TEACHES? – The Teacher
Quality education requires quality teachers because
good teachers bring a shining light (path in someone’s journey)
into the learning environment. They are the ideal companions
of the learners

2. WHO DO THE TEACHERS TEACH? – The Learners

The learners are at the center stage in the educative
process. They are the most important factors in the learning
environment . There is no teaching without them.
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3. WHAT DO THE TEACHERS TEACH? – Knowledge,
Skills, Values
“To help the learners cope with rapid changes to
understand and succeed in the new work in the workplace, we
must design a curriculum oriented to tomorrow”.

4. HOW DO TEACHERS TEACH? – Strategies and

Methods
Teachers should select teaching methods, learning
activities and instructional materials or resources appropriate
to learners and aligned to objectives of the lesson.
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5. HOW MUCH OF THE TEACHING WAS LEARNED? -
Performance
A curriculum should be clear at the beginning with what
knowledge, skills and values should be developed by the
learners. Learning outcomes indicate the performance of both
teachers and learners.
6. WITH WHOM DO WE TEACH? – Community
Partners
Teaching is a collaborative undertaking. Teachers are the
focal point in the learning process and they must draw upon the
resources of their environment and of their parents to be
effective. Teachers must establish relationship with parents,
NGO’s and their stakeholders.
Approaches to Curriculum Design

1. CHILD OR LEARNER- CENTERED APPROACH

 Based on the underlying philosophy that the
child is the center of the educational process.
 Curriculum is constructed based on the
needs, interest, purposes and abilities of the
learners.
 Curriculum is also built upon the learner’s
knowledge, skills, learning and potentials.
Approaches to Curriculum Design

The Child-centered or learner-centered curriculum considers the

following:

1. A new respect for the child is fundamental

2. A new freedom of action is provided.
3. The whole activity is divided into units of work.
4. The recognition of the need for using and exploring many
media for self- discovery and self- direction is embraced.
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2. SUBJECT-CENTERED APPROACH
 Anchored on the curriculum design which
prescribes different and separate subjects
into one brad field.
Approaches to Curriculum Design

The Subject-centered Approach considers the following:

1. The primary focus is the subject matter.

2. The emphasis is on bits and pieces of information which are
detached from life.
3. The continuing pursuit of learning outside the school is not
emphasized. Learning should only take place inside the
classroom.
4. The subject matter serves as a means of identifying problems in
living
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3. PROBLEM-CENTERED APPROACH
 Based on a curriculum design which
assumes that in the process of living,
children experience problems.
 Thus, problem solving enables the
learners to become increasingly able to
achieve complete or total development as
individuals.
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The Problem-centered Approach is characterized by the following

views and beliefs:

1. The learners are capable of directing and guiding themselves in

resolving problems, thus they become independent learners.
2. The learners are prepared to assume their civic responsibilities
through direct participation in different activities
3. The curriculum leads the learners in the recognition of
concerns and problems and in seeking solutions. The learners
are considered problem solvers.
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Take note:

The three curricular design approaches are distinct from each

other, most practitioners: Teachers, Principals, School
Managers, utilize the three in their design.

Each design approach gives the school a special character,

however, most implementers meld the designs in their school.
In such case, it would be difficult to identify distinctly each one
specific design.