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FIELD STUDY

Learning Episode
8 CRAFTING THE CURRICULUM:
THE TEACHER AS A DESIGNER

My FS Learning Episode Overview

This episode illustrates the vital role of teachers as curriculum designers. It enumerates the ten
(10) axioms for curriculum designers and explains the elements/components of curriculum design.

My Desired Learning Outcomes

 identify the fundamentals of curriculum design
 cite the important roles of teachers in curriculum designing
 explain the elements/components of curriculum design

My Performance Criteria
I will be rated along the following:
 quality of my observations and documentation,
 completeness and depth of analysis,
 depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection,
 completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and 7. Curriculum development
is an ongoing process.
 time of submission of portfolio

My Learning Essentials As the needs of learners change, as

society changes, and as new
Peter Oliva’s 10 Axioms for Curriculum Designers. knowledge and technology appear,
(A Axioms – self-evident or universally the curriculum must change.
recognized truth; a maxim).

1. Curriculum change is 6. Curriculum development is 8. Curriculum development is

inevitable, necessary and
desirable.
Social development and knowledge
revolution come so fast that the need
to address the changing condition
requires new curriculum designs.
a decision – making process
made from choices of
alternatives.
A curriculum developer or
designer must decide what
contents to teach/what methods
or strategies to use?
more effective if it is a
comprehensive process,
rather than “piecemeal.”
A curriculum design should be
based on a careful plan, intended
outcomes clearly established etc.

2. Curriculum is a product 5. Curriculum development 9. Curriculum development is

of its time. is a cooperative group more effective when it
activity. follows a systematic process.

Curriculum should be “timeless” which

means it responds to changes that
came from current social forces,
educational reforms, etc.
Any significant change in the
curriculum should involve a broad A curriculum design should
range of stakeholders to gain their always be SMART
understanding, support and input.

3. Curriculum changes made 4. Curriculum change 10. Curriculum

earlier can exist concurrently
with newer curriculum
changes.
The change that occurs in
curriculum development can co-
exist; oftentimes overlaps for long
periods of time.
depends on people who
will implement the change.
It is best that teachers design
and own the changes
development starts from
where the curriculum is.
An existing design is a good
starting point for any teacher who
plans to enhance and enrich a
curriculum.

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My Map

Prepare your
portfolio.
Cite the
similarities in
Analyze the the different
components components.
Observe a of the sample
class and lesson plan.
Interview an request for a
administrato sample
r and ask lesson.
how the
axioms are
realized in
the school
setting.

My Learning Activities

Accomplish the matrix by interviewing an administrator and a teacher to explain

Activity 1 how the ten (10) axioms are realized in the school setting, the administrator or
the teacher has the option to choose the axiom that she/he wishes to explain.

Situations/Samples on How These Axioms are

Ten (10) Axioms for Curriculum Designers
Realized in the School Setting

1. Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary

and desirable.

2. Curriculum reflects its own time. It is a

product of its time.

3. Curriculum changes made earlier can exist

concurrently with newer curriculum
changes.

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4. Curriculum change depends on people who
will implement the change.

5. Curriculum development is a cooperative

group activity.

6. Curriculum development is decision-making

process made from choices or alternatives.

7. Curriculum development is an on-going

process.

8. Curriculum development is more effective if

it is a comprehensive process not piecemeal.

9. Curriculum development is more effective

when it follows a systematic process.

10. Curriculum development starts from where

the curriculum is.

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 Observe a class or get a sample lesson. Using the elements/component, write a
Activity 2
sample curriculum using the template given below.

Intended learning Subject matter or Teaching/learning Assessment/

outcomes learning content methods evaluation

Request a sample lesson. Analyze the components present in the plan. Paste
Activity 3
the lesson plan below.

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 Learning Collect three (3) sample lesson plans from various schools. Evaluate the
Portfolio similarities and differences using the Venn diagram.

Name of School

Similarities in
Component

Name of School Name of School

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