FS 2

FIELD STUDY 1 THE MEANING OF CURRICULUM

Learning
Episode

My FS Learning Episode Overview

The episode unfolds the meaning of curriculum from the students’ point of view from authoritative
sources and from different people of various discipline.

My Desired Learning Outcomes

 Give the meaning of curriculum from different points of view
 Analyze the different meaning of curriculum
 Prepare/accomplish matrix on the evolving meaning of curriculum

My Performance Criteria
I will be rated along the following:
 Quality of my observation and documentation
 Completeness and depth of analysis
 Depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection
 Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio

My Learning Essentials
The word curriculum may be defined in various ways. The definitions may be limited or broad in scope.
Limited definitions of the curriculum Broad definitions of the curriculum

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

My Map

To ensure that I will be able

to do this activity, I must
follow the steps in reaching
the CURRICULUM flag.

Curriculum

Write your
reflection on
Evolve the first
Visit the your own activity.
school definition Prepare your
Upon library or based on portfolio.
approval, go surf the your
to the internet. interview.
Write a designated Get two (2)
letter of persons to meanings of
request be the word
to visit interviewed. curriculum.
the
school. Analyze the
results of the
interview.

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

 My Learning Activities

Interview people from different schools in various disciplines and levels. Get their
Activity 1
opinions on the meaning of curriculum.

Name (s) Designation Meaning Signature

Conclusionss (After analyzing the results of the interview, what can you conclude?)

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

 Visit the school library/surf the internet or consult the dictionary. Write two (2) meanings of
Activity 2
curriculum taken from the authoritative sources.

Meaning of Curriculum References

My Analysis

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

 Evolve your own definition of curriculum. Consider all the meaning you have taken
v Activity 3 from the different sources and authoritative resources.

What is
Curriculum?

My Key Learning Points

How did I feel after the activities?

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

 Why is curriculum important?

How can one enrich the curriculum in every school?

My Reflection/Insights

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

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

1. In a curriculum development class, the teacher asked the students to give an enriched
definition of the curriculum. Which among the following encompasses the true essence of
the term?
A. Curriculum is a list of subjects to take to complete a course.
B. Curriculum is the sum total of all the learning experiences in the teaching-learning
process.
C. Curriculum is a list of courses in order to graduate.
D. Curriculum is a never-ending process in education.

2. Ordinary people consider curriculum as _________________.

I. A list of subjects
II. Courses to complete
III. Subjects to undertake
A. 1 only B. II only C. III only D. I, II, and III

3. Curriculum may be defined in many ways. What does this prove?

A. The concept of curriculum is based on those given by experts.
B. The concept is limited and narrow in scope.
C. The curriculum is characterized as fragmentary, Elusive and confusing.
D. The concept of curriculum may be defined from different perspective.

4. An outline-of the topics of a subject to the covered in specific time is called:

A. Program
B. Syllabus
C. Curriculum
D. Course

5. The importance of curriculum in the system of education is just like a:

A. Preparation of students for service
B. Constitution in a country
C. Provision of latest knowledge
D. None of the above

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

Pieces of Evidence
Learning Documents
Portfolio
Records Pictures

My Learning Rubric

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Field Study 2, Episode 1 - The meaning of Curriculum
Focused on: - giving the meaning of curriculum from different
points of view
-analyzing the different meanings of curriculum and
- preparing accomplishing matrix on the evolving
meaning of curriculum
Name of FS Student: ___________________ Date Submitted:_______
Year & Section: _______________________ Course: ______________
Learning Episodes Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs
Over-all Score Rating: Based on transmutation
4 3 2 Improvement
1
Learning Activities All Episodes were All or nearly episodes Nearly all episodes Fewer than half of
done without were done with high were done with episodes were done or
standing quality; quality acceptable quality most objectives were
work exceeds met but need
improvement
Analysis of the Learning All questions Analysis question were Analysis question Analysis were not
Episodes episodes were answered completely were not answered answered
answered Clear connections with completely; Grammar and spelling
completely; in depth theories Vaguely related to the unsatisfactory
answers; thoroughly Grammar and Spelling theories
grounded on are superior Grammar and spelling
theories; Exemplary acceptable
grammar and
spelling
Reflection/Insights Reflection activities Reflection statement Reflection statements Reflection statements
are profound and are clear but not clearly are shallow; are unclear and
clear; supported by supported by supported by shallow and are not
experiences from the experiences from the experiences from the supported by
learning episodes learning episodes learning episodes experiences form
learning episodes
Learning Portfolio Portfolio is complete Portfolio in complete, Portfolio is Analysis question
clear, well-organized clear, well-organized incomplete: were not answered
and all supporting and most supporting; supporting
documentations are documentations are documentations are Grammar and spelling
located in sections available and logical organized but are unsatisfactory
clearly designated and clearly marked lacking
locations
Submission of Learning Submitted before the Submitted on the Submitted a day after Submitted two days or
Episodes deadline deadline the deadline more after the
deadline
COMMENTS

TRANSMUTATION 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 3.3 5.00
Rating 99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

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Signature of FS Teacher Date

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Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum

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Field
Study 2
Exploring the
Curriculum

Riza Rosales Estrera, PhD

Field Study 2-Exploring the Curriculum