Name:Aristova C.

Cawili

Activity 3 after learning the differencw types of curricula and the characteristics of a good Curriculum,
Answer the following questions.

1.What are the benefits and possible pitfalls of having an written official Curriculum prescribed to all
Schools.

*The palpable benefit is that schools would no longer take pains in creating or craftingtheir own
curriculum. The Department of Education (DepEd) usually provides the minimumrequirements for
schools to follow insofar as the basic courses or subjects are concerned.DepEd Type II accreditation
gives some latitude to the schools to come up with their owncurriculum without the approval of the
DepEd provided they meet the minimum requirementsimposed by DepEd.

The pitfall in subscribing to official curriculum is that it stunts creativity. The schoolsmust be able to
define their own philosophy and ideals; from there, they can developcurriculum that will enliven or put
into life what they want their schools to become andrepresent. This is next to impossible if schools
would simply adapt the official curriculum.

2.What are the roles of teachers and other Curriculum Workers in ensuring the success of the
implemented Curriculum.

*The teachers are the main prime movers of the curriculum. They essentially implement.

3.List of a hidden Curriculum.

*Hidden curricula are lessons that are taught informally. In a sense, it is an implied orunintentional
learning. It is an institution-based rather than teacher-based. It generally dependson what the leaders of
the institution wants their school to be known for. Representative

examples are as follows:

1.Honesty

a reward is given to students who return lost items,manifestation that the institution values honestly.

2.Cooperation

choosing compliance rather than belligerence; working in group isemphasized3.

3.Hardwork

success is usually associated with this value4.

4.Exercising restraint
implied training for self-control.

5.Allegiance to teachers or higher-ups

fosters loyalty and obedience.

6.Punctuality and attendance

emphasizing the value of time.

7.Completing work

one must finish what he/she has started.