MA 212 SET B-EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

2-5 PM 3rd Trimester SY 2020-2021

MARY JANE A. ALVIZ ROSARIO D. DACUNO EdD

MAED-EA Professor

REVIEW OF CURRICULUM DESIGN PROCESS

Flow of Presentation
 Definition of Curriculum
 Curriculum Design, Defined
 Purpose of Curriculum
 Types of Curriculum

Definition of Curriculum
Narrow Sense
Listing of subjects to be taught in school
Broader Sense
The total learning experiences of individuals not only in schools but in society as
well.

Definition of Design
 A design is a plan to make something.
 Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular
purpose.
 Something’s form and structure.
 Way something is made
 Refers to the structure or the arrangement of the components or elements of a
curriculum.

Purpose of Curriculum Design

Teachers design each curriculum with a specific educational purpose in mind. The
ultimate goal is to improve student learning, but there are other reasons to employ curriculum
design as well.
Types of Curriculum Design
May be broadly categorized into the following major groups:
1. Traditional or subject centered designs
2. Learner-centered design
3. Problem-centered or society-centered designs

Traditional Design
 Are subject-centered
 The Emphasis is on making the learners absorb as much knowledge as possible
concerning a particular course or field.
 Are easy to develop and to implement because highly-structured.
 Criticized because they do not make provisions for the differential needs and
interest of learners.
 Most popular not only in the Philippines but in most parts of the world.

Learner-centered Designs
 May be based on the anticipated needs and interest of the learners
 Usually built upon normal activities children engage in (i.e. playing, storytelling,
drawing)
 Content is not organized into subjects (Math, Science, Etc.)but into coursework
(playing, Storytelling)
 The three R’s are integrated into the coursework
 Criticized as neglecting the intellectual development of learners

Society-centered Designs
 Heavily loaded with societal concerns, problems, and issues
 May be aimed at making the school, the teachers and the students agents of
social change
 Components of Design

Curriculum Design Tips

 Identify the needs of stakeholders 
 Create a clear list of learning goals and outcomes
 Identify constraints
 Consider creating a curriculum map
 Establish evaluation methods
 Remember that curriculum design is not a one-step process

Conclusion
Curriculum design processes are essential to effective learning experiences across
education and professional contexts. Without effective curriculum design processes, learners
often lack the structure and guidance necessary for optimal learning and organizations lack the
ability to effectively measure results and optimize their return on investments. While we have
all experienced curriculum, the process of designing curriculum is changing, becoming more
complex, and incorporating new technologies and strategies.

Guided Question
Give the three types of curriculum design and explain?

“Education is all a matter of building bridges.”