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FIELD STUDY Implementing the Curriculum:

The Teacher as Curriculum
Learning Episode Implementer and Manager
10

My FS Learning Episode Overview

This episode explores the process of curriculum implementation. It allows the

students to categorize the changes made in the curriculum. It also elaborates on the
different changes happening in the curriculum at present.

My Intended Learning Outcome

 Define the curriculum implementation/change

 Elaborate on the different categories of curriculum changes

 Analyze the different changes in the curriculum at the present time

My Performance Criteria

I will be rated along the following:

 Quality of my observations and document,

 Completeness and depth of analysis,

 Depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection,

 Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and

 Time of submission of portfolio.

My Learning Essentials

Change is inevitable in curriculum development. To be relevant, we need to change,

a change for the better. This can be obviously seen through effective implementation. What
is curriculum implementation? Let us look into the different definitions.

Curriculum implementation means -Teaching what has been written in

putting into practice the written the lesson plan
curriculum that has been designed -Implementing means using the
in syllabi, course studies, curricular plan as guide to engage the learners
guides and subjects. in the teacher-learning process
-It involves the different strategies
of teaching with the support of
instructional materials
SADC MoE Classroom
Africa, Context
2000

Ornstein other
And meaning
Hunskins, of
1998 curriculum

-Shift from what is current to a new Curriculum implementation means

or enhances curriculum putting the curriculum into
-Change requires efforts; hence, operation with the different
goals should be achievable implementing agents. It takes place
in a class, a school, a district, etc. It
requires time, money, personal
interaction, personal contacts and
support.
My Map

1. Interview administrators/students about

changes in the curriculum

3. Answer the question, “Why do you

need to change the curriculum”.
2. Get samples of the different
curriculum changes in the
schools you will visit.

4. Prepare your portfolio

 My Learning Activities

Activity 1 Interview teachers, administrators and students. What changes are happening in
the curriculum?

Dr. Ma. Flordeliz U. Duran Ms.Tita Visorro

Senior High Dept. Principal Gr. 12 STEM Adviser

K to 12 Curriculum The Introduction of MTB

“The change that is evident “Previously in elementary

right now in the curriculum is the only offered language
the implementation of the K to Curriculum subjects are English and
12 Basic Education Change Filipino. Now, there is the
Curriculum. The additional 2 MTB or Mother Tongue
years for Senior High School Based or Multilingual
which specialized based on the Education which gives
aptitude, interest and capacity emphasis for students to
if the students. The choice of learn their first language.
career track will define the This provides student with
content of the subject:: a strong educational
Academics, Technical- foundations in the first
Vocational-Livelihood and language in terms of
Sports and Arts.” instruction”

Mr. Edjohn Diputado

BSED-Practice Teacher

The transition of Teacher-Centered

Approach to Learner-Centered Approach
One of the changes I have observed is
the approach from Teacher-Centered to
Learner Centered Approach in the
Curriculum. The focus of instruction is
the students; hence its aim is to develop
the independence of the learner by
making the learner active in his learning
path.
Activity 2 These are the categories of curriculum change.
Get samples/situations for these categories from the school you visited.

Categories of Curriculum Change Situation/Samples

1. Substitution The old books and workbook are being replace that
Replace the present with a new one. is appropriate for new curriculum. Revisions are
being made from old to new.

2. Alteration PowerPoint presentation/ video and audio

Introduce minor changes or modification on the presentations are being used as alternative of
current one. traditional instructional materials.

3.Restructuring From teacher-centered approach it has been

Introduce major modification of the current restructure to learner-centered approach. The
curriculum. learners are actively participating in the teaching-
learning process instead of just receiving what is
being taught by the teacher.

4. Perturbation An extracurricular activity may happen that is why

Changes happen within a fairly short time. the administrator/teacher shortens the class; from 1
hour it is lessen into 45 minutes.

5. Value Orientation As a Christ-centered institution, the class is being

Respond to shift in emphasis within the stated with a prayer and end with a prayer. If there
vision/mission of the school. is a major and weeklong event, it is being started
with a mass as part of the opening program.

Activity 3 Answer the question briefly. Why do we need to change the curriculum from time to
time?

Curriculum is considered the “heart” of any learning institution which means that schools or
universities cannot exist without a curriculum. With its importance in formal education, the curriculum
has become a dynamic process due to the changes that occur in our society. It changes as the time goes by
in order to keep pace with the learners’ needs. We need to consider the learners’ needs, learning style and
their different intelligences. For example, in 1950s, there was a lot more emphasis on home economics
and industrial arts type of things, more emphasis on simply memorizing facts and rules. Now, the
technology plays a vital role in society. Thus, our curriculum should also be technologically equipped so
that it could produce technologically literate learners and thus the students can use the technology to their
advantage. With technology shifts and an economy based on different skills, if we have same curriculum
it would be a catastrophe. Curriculum has change to meet the different needs that we have now.
Integrating Theory and Practice

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. As an implementer of curriculum, the teacher has to perform all these tasks except
___________.

A. Write appropriate lesson plans

B. Utilize suitable instructional materials

C. Design reliable and valid assessment tools

D. None of the above

2. Implementation means putting into practice the experience which has been written in all
except_________.

A. internet resource sites

B. Syllabi

C. course outline

D. curriculum guides

3. All are involve in “teaching” except _____________.

A. Employing strategies

B. Using instructional materials

C. Utilizing varied activities

D. Meeting with the parents

My Learning Portfolio

Get one (1) clipping from newspapers or from an internet source about the current trends and
issues in education. Paste it on this page. Write your insights about the article on this page.
My Learning Rubric
 Field Study 3, Episode 10–Implementing the Curriculum: The Teacher as a Curriculum
Implementer and Manager
Focused on:
 Defining the curriculum implementation/change’
 Elaborating on the different categories of curriculum changes and
 Analyzing the different changes in the curriculum at the present time.

Name of FS Student: Racquel T. Alcroriza Date Submitted: March 9, 2020
Year& Section: III Course:BSED
Learning Episodes Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs Improvement
4 3 2 1
All tasks were done with All or nearly all tasks were Nearly all tasks were done Fewer than half of tasks
Learning Activities outstanding quality; work done with high quality. with acceptable quality. were done; or most
exceeds expectations objectives were met but
need improvement.

All questions were
Analysis of the answered completely; in
Learning Episode depth answers; thoroughly
grounded on theories.
Exemplary grammar and
spelling
Analysis questions were
answered completely.
Clear connection with
theories.
Grammar and spelling are
superior.
Analysis questions were Analysis questions were not
not answered completely. answered.
Vaguely related to the Grammar and spelling
theories. unsatisfactory.
Grammar and spelling
acceptable

Reflection statements are
Reflections/ insights clear, but not clearly;
supported by experiences
from the learning episodes
Reflection statements are
clear, but not clearly
supported by experiences
from the learning episodes
Reflection statements are Ref lection statements are
shallow; supported by unclear and shallow and
experiences from the are not supported by
learning episodes experiences from the
learning episodes

Portfolio is complete, clear,
Learning Portfolio well-organized and all
supporting;
documentations are located
in sections clearly
designated
Portfolio is complete, clear,
well-organized; most
supporting documentations
are available and logical and
clearly marked locations
Portfolio is incomplete; Analysis questions were not
supporting documentations answered
are organized but are Grammar and spelling
lacking unsatisfactory

Submission of Submitted before the Submitted on the deadline Submitted a day after the Submitted two days or
Learning Episodes deadline deadline more after the deadline

Over-all Score Rating

(Based on
Transformation)
TRANSFORMATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-Below

Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00

99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-Below

Signature of FS Teacher Date