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SEVEN SCHOOL CURRICULUM TYPES AND

THEIR CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS
JANUARY 7, 2015 | ALVIOR, MARY G. | 131 COMMENTS

This article describes the 7 types of curriculum and their

classroom implications. Upon reading this article, you will
realize the complexity of the term “curriculum” as I discuss
each type, along with the examples. Read on and nd out
the different types.

Allan Grathon (2000), as cited by Bilbao et al. (2008),

describes the seven types of curriculum as follows:

1. Recommended CurriculumPerhaps you have asked

these questions: Why should I take all these subjects
and follow the course ow religiously? Why is there a need to implement the K to 12?The answer
is simple! The Ministry of Education, the Commission on Higher Education, or any professional
organization can recommend and implement a curriculum.
In the Philippines, for example, what is being implemented by the Department of Education
(DepEd) or the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), is an example of a recommended
curriculum.

In some cases, a law making body like the congress and the senate, or a university or a school can
recommend a subject, a course, or any academic program which is deemed necessary for national
identity and security, for environmental protection and sustainable development, among others.

2. Written CurriculumThis refers to a lesson plan or syllabus written by teachers. Another example
is the one written by curriculum experts with the help of subject teachers. This kind of written
curriculum needs to be pilot tested or tried out in sample schools to determine its effectiveness.

3. Taught CurriculumThis is about the implementation of the written curriculum. Whatever is being
taught or an activity being done in the classroom is a taught curriculum. So, when teachers give a
lecture, initiate group work, or ask students to do a laboratory experiment with the their
guidance, the taught curriculum is demonstrated. This curriculum contains different teaching
styles and learning styles to address the students’ needs and interests.
4. Supported CurriculumInstructional materials, such as textbooks, audio visual materials, blogs,
wikis, and others are examples of support curriculum. Other examples are playgrounds, zoos,
gardens, museums, and real life objects. It is called supported curriculum because it helps teachers
implement a written curriculum thus enables the students to become life-long learners.

5. Assessed CurriculumWhen students take a quiz or the mid-term and nal exams, these series of
evaluations are the so-called assessed curriculum. Teachers may use the pencil and paper tests,
and authentic assessments like portfolio and performance based assessments in order to know if
the students are progressing or not.

6. Learned CurriculumThis type of curriculum indicates what the students have actually learned.
This can be measured through learning outcomes. A learning outcome can be manifested by what
students can perform or do either in their cognitive, affective or psychomotor domains. The
learning outcome can be determined by the results of the tests, and it can be achieved by the
students through the use of learning objectives.

7. Hidden CurriculumThis refers to the unplanned or unintended curriculum but plays an important
role in learning.

Now, let’s discuss some classroom implications of the different types of curriculum by taking the
following situation as example.

Let’s assume that you are a college student taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in
English. Your course or degree program is a recommended curriculum prescribed by CHED. The
syllabi given to you by your teachers are the written curriculum. When your teachers start to teach,
that is a taught curriculum. And when they ask you to use the internet and search information about
a given topic, this is a supported curriculum.

Furthermore, teachers need to evaluate your performance. So, when you are given a test or exam
that is the assessed curriculum. The results of the assessed curriculum will determine what you have
actually learned – and that is the so-called learned curriculum. However, the hidden curriculum can
affect what will be taught and assessed by your teachers, and eventually may affect what you will
learn.

To sum it up, curriculum is not only about a course or a simple listing of subjects but it is the total
learning experience of students as indicated by the seven types of curriculum.

Reference

Bilbao, P. P., Lucido, P. I., Iringan, T. C., and R. B. Javier (2008). Curriculum development. Quezon City:
Lorimar Publishing, Inc.

© 2015 January 7 M. G. Alvior

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131 THOUGHTS ON “SEVEN SCHOOL CURRICULUM TYPES AND THEIR CLASSROOM

IMPLICATIONS”

Samuel bakare j
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 AT 6:26 PM

This is indeed credible.

 Mary Alvior, PhD in Curriculum Development

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 AT 7:37 PM

Thank you so much.

paul mukama
DECEMBER 25, 2015 AT 7:00 PM

what are the major types of curriculum? because i found some where that
curriculum can be categorized into two major types and these are
(a)implisity
 (b)explisity
now what is your comment on this

wanda caser
NOVEMBER 21, 2015 AT 11:09 PM

thank you very much!!!

 Alvior, Mary G.
JANUARY 2, 2016 AT 3:53 PM

You are welcome, Wanda.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 10:55 AM

Thanks so much, Gabriel.

 Alvior, Mary G.
JANUARY 2, 2016 AT 3:56 PM

Dear Sir Paul Mukama,

Thank you for bringing that up, but I’m not familiar with the ones you mentioned (implisity and
explisity as major types of curriculum). I would appreciate if you could give me the link.

Regards,
Dr. Mary

mary
JANUARY 20, 2016 AT 12:47 AM

Yes, I have heard of the IMPLICIT and EXPLICIT curriculum, but what Paul brings up is new to
me.

 Alvior, Mary G.
JANUARY 21, 2016 AT 1:39 AM

Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comments. If it is implicit or explicit curriculum, maybe it is only
the terminology that makes the difference. Is implicit somewhat related to the hidden
curriculum or the intended curriculum? And what about the explicit? Does it refer to the
achieved or implemented curriculum? Well, I can only have a de nite response if there are
 references or links (websites) that will further explain the implicit and explicit curriculum
mentioned by Sir Paul.

Halumamba junior
JUNE 16, 2016 AT 5:40 AM

I think he made an error instead of explicit he typed explisity. Nevertheless explicit is just same
as formal curriculum

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:57 AM

You are right, Halumamba.

chary tagaan
JANUARY 11, 2016 AT 11:03 AM

Thank you

 Alvior, Mary G.
JANUARY 21, 2016 AT 1:39 AM

Welcome, Chary

kathryn
JANUARY 21, 2016 AT 12:26 AM

As students why do we need to know the different types of curricula?

 Alvior, Mary G.
JANUARY 21, 2016 AT 1:51 AM

Hi, Kathryn.

It is important for you to know the different types of curriculum to understand the concepts
and processes involved in curriculum development. It also explains why it is important to do
lesson plans, assess students’ performance and monitor and implement curricular programs,
etc.

Isabel
NOVEMBER 20, 2016 AT 9:46 PM

To be aware of what we will be able to know.

  Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 10:57 AM

Hi, Isabel. I’m so sorry but I don’t understand what you mean.

sajal
JANUARY 23, 2016 AT 5:55 AM

hi I have ound 11 types of curriculum from this website

http://thesecondprinciple.com/instructional-design/types-of-curriculum/

sajal
JANUARY 23, 2016 AT 5:57 AM

hi I have found 11 types of curriculum from this website

http://thesecondprinciple.com/instructional-design/types-of-curriculum/
plz further guide me regarding these, and there are explicit and implicit curriculum also found.

 Alvior, Mary G.
JANUARY 25, 2016 AT 10:05 PM

Dear Sajal,

I appreciated your effort of sending me the link. I’m really happy because the purpose of this
site is for professional development and academic success. This is a place where teachers and
students meet to globalize higher education by sharing what we know. I agree with the ones
described/de ned by Dr. Leslie. There could be more kinds/types of curriculum and these are
subject to interpretations. Thus, it depends on the readers what they should agree or disagree.
Thank you.

elias
FEBRUARY 8, 2016 AT 3:04 PM

Is it very imparative to apply all the type of carriclum in a school

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT 3:16 PM

Hi, Elias. Yes, it is important to apply the 7 types because they are the types of curriculum that
exist in school. However, it depends on your country, school administrators, or school heads if
they want to apply them or not. Thanks.
Kristel Gimongala
FEBRUARY 11, 2016 AT 6:41 PM

I had to research about the types of Curricula and the importance of knowing them. This helped
me a lot. This is very understandable and clear. Thank you so much.

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 13, 2016 AT 12:04 PM

Hi, Kristel. You are welcome.

Jean
FEBRUARY 13, 2016 AT 10:59 AM

hello I have here a question, Why must the teacher be aware and sensitive to the hidden
curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 13, 2016 AT 12:13 PM

Hi, Jean.

Teacher must be sensitive to the hidden curriculum because it is a key to make students learn.
A curriculum that is written may look perfect but it makes no sense when the students don’t
learn. In affective lter hypothesis, if the affective lter is up, no learning will take place.
Affective lters are the emotional and psychological aspects that prevent students from
learning like if they are hungry, afraid or have problems in life. To know the hidden curriculum
and its implications to classroom teaching, please read this link,
http://simplyeducate.me/2014/12/01/hidden-curriculum-its-de nition/. Thanks a lot.

shammy
FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AT 2:38 PM

wat is planned and achieved curriculum

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 19, 2016 AT 1:55 PM

Hi, Shammy! Planned curriculum is what you want to do in the classroom. The examples of
planned curriculum are lesson plans, course outlines, syllabus, etc. However, achieved
curriculum is the one being learned by the students. You will know it once you already have the
results of their quizzes, assignments, projects, and exams (formative and summative
assessments).
Williams
FEBRUARY 26, 2016 AT 3:21 PM

Came across the question.. Explain the by product of school curriculum.. Please, how do i go
about the solution? Are the by product same as the types of curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 27, 2016 AT 11:08 AM

Hi, Williams! I don’t know exactly what you meant by “by product of school curriculum”, but in
my opinion is when we say “by product” it means the end, results or outcomes. So, when the
learning outcomes have been achieved thru assessment (formative and summative), that is
considered the by product. Likewise, it may mean the quality of students or graduates that the
school has produced.

zachary
FEBRUARY 27, 2016 AT 3:41 PM

hi ! I do not know what does it mean about this question on book. What are the tools used by the
school to assess the curriculum? or does it mean to assess the 7 curriculum that exists in that
particular school ? Can you list down

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 2, 2016 AT 9:35 AM

Hi, Zachary! I think it is more on assessing the curriculum, in general. It is more on ways of
determining if the lesson is learned or not. For examples, the use of quizzes, projects, portfolio,
assignments, etc.

dj
MARCH 7, 2016 AT 1:46 AM

hi! what is the importance of stakeholders in curriculum implementation?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 11, 2016 AT 3:27 PM

Hi, Dj! Please tell me your school or university. As to your question, stakeholders are
important in curriculum implementation because a curriculum can’t be implemented without
them. For example, who will implement the curriculum if there are no administrators and
teachers. How can the school operate without the students? How can the teachers teach if
there are no students? Also, if there are no parents to send their children to school, how can
 there be students in school? If there are no industries to provide school for them. Curriculum
is societal, so all the stakeholders must be considered in its development and implementation.

lyn
FEBRUARY 24, 2017 AT 11:19 AM

hi, i would like to ask what are the contents and performance standards if i use the written
curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 10:59 AM

Hello, Lyn. Your question is hard to answer. The written curriculum depends on your school
or to you as a teacher. In most cases, get the contents and performance standards from your
Ministry of Education, Commission on Higher Education or from any accrediting bodies that
govern your school.

Aminu Suleiman
MARCH 9, 2016 AT 3:35 AM

I obviously have found this as interesting as it is educative. Bunch of thanks.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 11, 2016 AT 3:28 PM

Hi, Aminu. You are welcome. Please tell me what is your school or university.

James baraza
MARCH 9, 2016 AT 11:07 PM

This is a very good substance. I appreciate your research. However , where does parental
involvement comes in terms of support from home.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 11, 2016 AT 3:32 PM

Dear James,

Hi! parental involvement comes when they support the learning environment and needs of
their children. For example, they should spend money for the education of their children. They
should provide their emotional needs and others. They really have to motivate their children
to study and learn. May I know your school?
jhien
MARCH 17, 2016 AT 4:39 PM

Why must the teacher be aware and sensitive to the hidden curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 19, 2016 AT 8:03 PM

Hi, Jhien! Teachers must be sensitive and aware of the hidden curriculum because they affect
the teaching and learning process. Please click the link for hidden curriculum (that is colored
green) on the text. Or kindly read this article of mine,
http://simplyeducate.me/2014/12/01/hidden-curriculum-its-de nition/ for more information.

joely ann
MARCH 20, 2016 AT 12:57 AM

Why do we need to change the curriculum from time to time?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 23, 2016 AT 9:38 AM

Hi, Joely Ann. We need to change it in order to keep abreast with the changes/trends. We
need to be updated of what is happening in the educational system. Also, we need to address
the needs of the students and the industries as well, etc.

aishnes
MARCH 24, 2016 AT 2:41 PM

how do you perceive your role as a curricularist?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 26, 2016 AT 7:57 PM

Hi, Aishnes. I already answer this question in one of the comments. Please check all the articles
I wrote about curriculum. There is one who asked me the same question. To look for the
articles, go to HOME, then on the left side corner you can see the list of topics, go to
EDUCATION, click it, and click CURRICULUM. Then scroll down and you read the comments
from each article. I have no time to look for that question since I’m a busy person. Another way,
is to look for the table of contents. Thanks.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 26, 2016 AT 8:05 PM
Hi, Aishnes. I found it. Just click the link and read the comments there.

http://simplyeducate.me/2014/10/26/translating-the-edecolepmentalism-philosophy-into-a-
universitys-vision-goals-and-program-objectives/

ANN CINCO
MARCH 28, 2016 AT 1:29 PM

dr. Mary, just want to ask do you have like a list of schools that will show or act as an example of
the types of curriculum they use? or is there any schools or universities that uses different type
of curriculum based on the discussions you provided? your answer is highly appreciated thanks
in advance.

=)

 Alvior, Mary G.
APRIL 8, 2016 AT 5:53 PM

Hi, Ann. I’m so sorry but I don’t have a list of schools. However, just try to observe classrooms if
they use the things I mentioned above. As far as I know, a school can use several types
depending on their administrators or department chair persons. For example, in the
recommended curriculum, all DEPED and SUCs (state universities & colleges) follow the
curriculum recommended by CHED. You can also interview teachers as to your questions.
Thanks.

ST. CYRIL
APRIL 5, 2016 AT 3:00 PM

Awesome. what an inspiration. keep up. Thanks…

 Alvior, Mary G.
APRIL 8, 2016 AT 5:53 PM

Thank you so much, St. Cyril.

Nana
APRIL 6, 2016 AT 5:34 PM

Is there any difference between the broad eld and integrated curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
APRIL 8, 2016 AT 5:58 PM
 Hi, Nana. Yes. However, once you integrate other subject matters to the existing curriculum, it
will become broad, and therefore be classi ed under the broad eld curriculum. But the
question is, how many subject matters have you integrated in the existing? How broad is
broad? If you only integrate less than two and the scope is not the huge, then, it could not be
under the broad eld curriculum. Thanks.

Leonce
APRIL 14, 2016 AT 5:51 AM

Thanx hey, this is very educative in as much as it is inspirational Dr Mary! Im based in Zimbabwe,
teaching a local church owned school.

 Alvior, Mary G.
APRIL 16, 2016 AT 11:23 PM

Thanks for reading my article. Regards to Zimbabwe. What should I address you, Pastor,
Minister or Reverend?

Joanna Encarnacion
MAY 15, 2016 AT 11:59 AM

Hi. What are the importance of these curriculum on the life of a teacher and its implication to the
life of the learners?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MAY 20, 2016 AT 8:09 AM

Those types of curriculum are important to teachers because they are the ones implementing
them. If there is no curriculum, the teacher nor the school can’t exist. The most important thing
in an educational system is the curriculum because it is the heart. Likewise, it is also important
to the life of students. Do you think students can be called students if there is no curriculum?
What will they study or learn if there is no curriculum? For more details just read some of my
articles about curriculum/education in this site. Thank you so much.

Halumamba junior
JUNE 16, 2016 AT 5:49 AM

What is the difference between received and learned curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:05 AM
 Hello! I’m so sorry but I am not familiar with the term received curriculum. I only know about
learned. Perhaps, received is also related to learned or it could be any form of curriculum that
is provided/given to the students, thus the word, received is used.

garlyn
JUNE 18, 2016 AT 4:38 PM

It helps me a lot. Thanks

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:05 AM

Hi, Garlyn. You are welcome.

jovylen daquiz
JUNE 20, 2016 AT 4:58 PM

Thankyou so much . I’ve learned a lot from this site. Gos bless and more power.

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:06 AM

Hello, Jovylen. I’m happy to hear from you. Please share this site to your friends.

Isiko Godfrey
JUNE 23, 2016 AT 9:31 AM

Hi colleague, I’m happy to nd such educative platform, may i some clari cations on multiple
intelligence by Howard Gardner

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:08 AM

Hello! Thanks so much for the kind words. May I know your speci c question regarding
multiple intelligences? Which aspect should I clarify about?

Franco Samuel
JULY 2, 2016 AT 4:39 AM

Congrats its an inspiring site ever found. I appreciate your good work but i have one qn
concerning curriculum
What are the issues to consider during curriculum design and development? Your answer is
highly in need..
Regards

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:12 AM

Dear Franco,

Your question is highly appreciated. There are many issues to consider but the major issues
are the legality of the program that you will design and develop. Each country or institution
has its own sets of procedures and policies. Just comply with the requirements. Then the
nancial aspect, the manpower (like the teachers, the staff and consultants). You should also
consider the industries. Just make sure that students from the program can nd a job.

Hanna mae Besario

JULY 7, 2016 AT 10:29 PM

Hi can i asked something how do the teacher enrich the curriculum in every school where they
taught?

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:15 AM

Hi, Hanna Mae.

The teachers can enrich the curriculum if they are allowed to do so. But if they are allowed,
they can give supplementary materials that are related to the topics, that can get the interests
of the students, that are appropriate for their level and background.

Hanna mae Besario

JULY 7, 2016 AT 10:36 PM

In addition how do the teacher percieve the role as curricularist? Im just really confused of
everything and i just want to know such thing about this..

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:23 AM

Hi, again. I have already answered this question before. Please look at the previous comments
and replies. Perception varies. It is a personal one. So, how do you look at it? But you could not
simply state that a teacher is a curricularist because he needs expertise and thorough
knowledge. A simple classroom teacher is not an expert in curriculum and cannot be
addressed as curricularist. But as to the perception, and if you mean the curricularist as
 curriculum implementor, it is also hard on the part of the teacher. He may view his role as very
important because the success of any curricular program in on the teacher. In short, you may
view the role as important or not.

Joshua Audu
JULY 8, 2016 AT 6:02 AM

Thanks for the holistic work.

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 12, 2016 AT 5:27 AM

You are welcome, Joshua.

aida badeo
JULY 19, 2016 AT 9:32 AM

hello ma’am.i have a question,,ahm..what is the connection of the Recommended curriculum to

Written curriculum??:)

 Alvior, Mary G.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AT 12:36 PM

Hi, Aida. Both are written. However, not all written curriculum can be considered as
recommended. Recommended curriculum can be prescribed by other bigger institutions or
organizations while the written curriculum may refer only to lesson plans or syllabus.

Okon
JULY 27, 2016 AT 1:16 AM

What a site! I m glad I come across this, short and meaningful.

 Alvior, Mary G.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AT 12:36 PM

You are welcome, Okon.

Ayalew Molla
JULY 31, 2016 AT 9:45 PM

Hi, Marry G. I have lack of words to express your apprication . all your’s replies are very
important as well as the articles.
  Alvior, Mary G.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AT 12:39 PM

Thanks so much, Ayalew Molla. Please pray for me that I would be always healthy and have
time to write and answer your questions. I’m getting sick due to some health problems I
experienced for the past few months.

nzere samuel okore

AUGUST 13, 2016 AT 5:23 AM

wow what’s a wonderful contribution

 Alvior, Mary G.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AT 12:40 PM

Thanks a lot, Nzere.

Rafei Lei, MA
AUGUST 16, 2016 AT 7:46 PM

Curriculum operating in schools has varied types. Why is this so?

 Alvior, Mary G.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AT 12:42 PM

Hi, Rafei Lei. Curriculum in schools are varied due to the complexities of the learning and
teaching process, and the changes that may occur in a country and society as well. In addition,
there are many issues that need to be addressed by the school and the heart of any learning
institution is the curriculum.

marist
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 AT 7:16 PM

hi. Reading this helps me a lot. I just wanted to ask you about, How to implement a curriculum
daily In a classroom?

 Alvior, Mary G.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AT 12:45 PM

Hi, Marist. If it is a daily implementation of curriculum in the classroom, it means that you have
to carry out your lesson plans and syllabus in a daily basis, from the instructional objectives
down to assessment in order to nd out if the students have learned or not.
celine
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 AT 8:29 PM

thanks for this amazing site it really help me a Lot .

 Alvior, Mary G.
NOVEMBER 3, 2016 AT 2:24 PM

You are welcome, Celine.

mulamata s
OCTOBER 6, 2016 AT 5:58 AM

hi Mary hope you good. can u please help me in identifying the relationship that exist among the
different types of curricular

 Alvior, Mary G.
NOVEMBER 3, 2016 AT 2:28 PM

Hi, Mulamata. I think the relationship is more on how we connect the lesson or degree
program to assessment and what are the other variables that affect the teaching and learning
process. The bottomline is how can we achieve the optimum learning of students in a
successful manner.

TSEKPO EUNICE
OCTOBER 11, 2016 AT 3:59 AM

This is an amazing site for we students. God bless you so much for the good works. More grease
to your elbow.

 Alvior, Mary G.
NOVEMBER 3, 2016 AT 2:25 PM

Thanks so much, Tsekpo.

TSEKPO EUNICE
OCTOBER 11, 2016 AT 4:03 AM

Can you please highlight the meaning of intended curriculum for me? Your responses are highly
appreciated.Thanks

 Alvior, Mary G.
 NOVEMBER 9, 2016 AT 1:42 PM

Intended curriculum is what you planned, Tsekpo.

ma.leslie
OCTOBER 13, 2016 AT 7:26 PM

thank you so much maam. This help me alot in making may assignment in school. Thank you so
much for aloting your time sharing your wisdom to others. May the lord GOD bless you and
guide you alway.

 Alvior, Mary G.
NOVEMBER 3, 2016 AT 2:25 PM

You are welcome, Ma. Leslie.

jay
OCTOBER 20, 2016 AT 9:55 PM

good evening maam…

why do i need to know the different types of curriculum????

 Alvior, Mary G.
NOVEMBER 9, 2016 AT 1:43 PM

Hi, Jay. I think I already answered it, please look at the thread or to my other articles.

Ruel banawan
NOVEMBER 10, 2016 AT 8:17 PM

Hello ma’am why must teacher be aware and sensitive to the hidden curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:03 AM

Please read this Ruel, http://simplyeducate.me/2014/12/01/hidden-curriculum-its-de nition/

Thanks.

cellina sanga
DECEMBER 3, 2016 AT 3:05 AM
hi! why the following regarded as the part of hidden curriculum
a/the choice of the subject by the pupils
b/the cleanlines of the school compound
c/the design of the school time table

Koech Kipronoh Solomon

DECEMBER 10, 2016 AT 3:34 PM

Hi Sanga.
according to my view and research it’s called hidden because they are things a student learns
while at the school without being aware. Also termed as unconditional learning. Attitudes,
skills, habits are among hidden values copied by learners from teachers, peers or elders. It is
non academic but educational signi cant outcome of learning.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:05 AM

Hi, Cellina Sanga. Koech Kipronoh Solomon is right. Please read the reply.

Koech Kipronoh Solomon

DECEMBER 10, 2016 AT 3:17 PM

Hello
it gave me a problem of categorizing if it is a formal ,informal, non-formal or emerging types of
curriculum.
Am not familiar with the one above.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:09 AM

Hello, Koech. Thanks for helping me answer the question of Cellina Sanga. As to your question
about formal, informal and non-formal, please read this, http://techne-
dib.com.br/downloads/6.pdf

Thanks.

layan
JANUARY 1, 2017 AT 2:09 AM

Hi Dr.may
i am studding Master of Art in Nursing , i face to A question which is , What is the type of
Curriculum used in Nursing Course CHED 2009 series 14 ? Dr.Mary i am overseas student i ned
more of What i need in your page thank you so much the more you make my feel positive ,,
Have A nice day & Night Ma’am ..

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:12 AM

Hello, Layan. How are you? I’m so sorry for a delayed reply. The curriculum issued by CHED is
an example of a recommended curriculum. So, the curriculum in Nursing Course issued by
CHED 2009 series 14 is a recommended curriculum.

wisdom62
JANUARY 3, 2017 AT 10:05 AM

but these types of cureiculum are confusing me coz i want the de nition of prescribed,formal
and imformal curriculums….and yet i couldnt see them….

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:14 AM

Hi, Wisdom62. Please read this, http://techne-dib.com.br/downloads/6.pdf. For prescribed

curriculum it is the formal type. Sorry for a delayed reply.

butchoi
JANUARY 5, 2017 AT 11:27 AM

why do i need to know the different types of curricula ?

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 27, 2017 AT 11:26 AM

Hi, Butchoi. You have to know them in order for you to be familiar of the importance of each.

James Dionero
JANUARY 29, 2017 AT 2:44 PM

Hello po…
I just want to ask question that came in my mind and its really bothering… what does it mean___
What, Why and how to Evaluate a Curriculum?

Plsss… I need answer..

 Alvior, Mary G.
 FEBRUARY 27, 2017 AT 11:25 AM

Hi, James. Your question needs a long answer and I can’t answer it here. Perhaps, I have to
write an article about it if I have time. I’m so sorry.

Eraj Lisan
FEBRUARY 9, 2017 AT 8:48 PM

Can there be difference in learned and assessed curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
FEBRUARY 27, 2017 AT 11:07 AM

Hi, Eraj. Yes, there is. Learned curriculum is the actual lesson/knowledge learned by the
students while assessed curriculum is more on the assessment process to determine if the
students learned.

Tafadzwa Sithole Nemabwe

MARCH 17, 2017 AT 3:59 PM

can you help me Dr. l have an asignment on curriculum studies.The difference between
planned curriculum and actual curriculum and give possible reasons for there disparities

Lorraine
MARCH 2, 2017 AT 10:10 PM

Dear Dr Mary

I am PGCE student and we where given an assignment on “USING PRACTICAL EXAMPLES TO

DIFFERENTIATE THE TYPES OF CURRICULUM AS APPLICABLE IN THE MICRO, MESO AND
MACRO LEVELS IN SA”. Please simplify this question for me or rather what examples would you
consider in answering the question?

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:22 AM

Hello, Lorraine. PGCE means a Post Graduate Certi cate Education, right? And what do you
mean by SA? Saudi Arabia or South Africa? I can’t give you the exact answers because the
acronyms are not clear to me.

As to the de nition, perhaps this can help you,

http://www.dictionaryofeducation.co.uk/m/m/macro-meso-micro and from there, you can
provide your own examples since you are more familiar with your place.
Tafadzwa Sithole Nemabwe
MARCH 17, 2017 AT 3:55 PM

what is the different between planned curriculum and actual curriculam.

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:23 AM

Hi, Tafadzwa. Planned is the intended curriculum while the actual is the implemented.

Tafadzwa Sithole Nemabwe

MARCH 17, 2017 AT 4:03 PM

can you help me Dr. l have an asignment on curriculum studies.The difference between planned
curriculum and actual curriculum and give possible reasons for there disparities

 Alvior, Mary G.
MARCH 30, 2017 AT 11:26 AM

Hi, again Tafadzwa. The reason for the disparity is that when you do the actual teaching,
sometimes you can’t implement all the parts of your lesson plans (planned or intended
curriculum) due to the in uence of the hidden curriculum.

sophie
APRIL 18, 2017 AT 8:03 PM

hi maam may you help me this QN thus ” what is actual or ongoing or implemented curriculum”

 Alvior, Mary G.
JUNE 17, 2017 AT 8:28 PM

Hi, Sophie. The actual, ongoing or implemented curricula are the so-called “real”, which means
that they are the ones being implemented in the classroom. The planned curriculum in a form
of lesson plan is only planned and therefore can be altered depending on the students’ needs
during the actual delivery of the lesson.

Quinn
MAY 12, 2017 AT 9:17 PM

Good day Dr. Mary, your article enlightened me so much on the types of the curriculum. I have
grey spots on understanding this on our masteral class and this page helped me in
comprehending it well. I have a question though, in the Philippine setting and in the midst of
various issues teachers encounter on implementing the curriculum, what are your suggestions
on minimizing and or eliminating/ bridging the gap between the taught and the learned
curriculum?
Thank You for taking time and best regards.

 Alvior, Mary G.
JUNE 18, 2017 AT 4:12 PM

Hi, Quinn. My suggestions are the following: (1) formulate objectives that are smart or
formulate learning outcomes; (2) the delivery and management of curriculum; and (3) the time
spent in teaching. If the curriculum is congested or the time spent is too much for the students
to absorb the lessons, then there is no meaningful learning on the part of the students. It is
useless to teach more time if the students’ affective lters are high. Thus, there is a gap
between the taught and the learned curriculum.

kim
JUNE 19, 2017 AT 9:24 AM

please help me.

what are the bene ts of having an of cial curriculum prescribed to all school?

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 21, 2017 AT 7:46 AM

Hi, KIm. One of the bene ts is that you can ensure that the standards or requirements for that
course/program/subject are followed. Next, it is easier to prepare. It is like one size ts all. One
main syllabus, textbook can be used and assessment tools are the same . It is also easy to
manage and evaluate.

kim
JUNE 19, 2017 AT 9:41 AM

and the roles of teachers and other curriculum workers in ensuring the success of the
implemented curriculum

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 21, 2017 AT 7:48 AM

Teachers are the implementors and they must be trained and monitored to ensure that the
prescribed curriculum are followed.

Arone Junior
JUNE 25, 2017 AT 4:13 AM

sorry madam!!!!. I have a question . What are the different scholars who tried to classify the
types of curriculum?

 Alvior, Mary G.
JULY 21, 2017 AT 7:57 AM

Hi, Arone. If you read the article above, I mentioned Grathon. There is a typo error. The name is
Allan Glatthorn. Please click the link,
http://www1.udel.edu/educ/whitson/897s05/ les/Glatthorn10.pdf

Thanks a lot.