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Name: Balisi, Harlene B. Date: October 12, 2022

Course & Section: BSED English 3B Course Code: PEC-PCK 5
Instructor: Mrs. Rosemarie Castillo

CHAPTER 2
Lesson 3.1 Fundamentals of Curriculum Design

SELF-CHECK:
Which of the following concepts do you clearly understand? Answer “Yes or No” to the question that
follow.

Questions Answer
As a curricularist and curriculum designer Yes or No
1. Do you think curriculum change is Yes
inevitable?
2. Does curriculum change not consider the No
existing one?
3. Should curriculum be designed only by No
one person?
4. Should any change in curriculum include Yes
an evaluation process?
5. Does curriculum change mean total No
overhaul?
6. Should learning outcomes be considered Yes
first before the content?
7. Should teaching methods consider only No
the expertise of the teacher?
8. Are time tested methods like inductive No
and lecture no longer useful?
9. Should contents be updated and relevant? Yes
10. Is there only one design that a teacher No
should know?

SELF-REFLECT:
Instructions: Provide answers to the incomplete sentences. After reading the discussing with my
classmates, this lesson on fundamentals of curriculum designing or crafting a curriculum.

1. I realize that….
The curriculum's role in educating pupils is a dynamic process that aims to keep up with
societal changes. The educators will be better able to meet the demands of the students if they are
aware of the classic and modern concepts in curriculum as well as the elements that influence
their growth. The development of curricula and learning experiences that serve specific objectives
is an integral component of the teacher's profession. Additionally, they create evaluations to
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identify students' needs, inform their instruction, and assess whether objectives have been met.
Whether or not they were able to meet certain goals for their students will determine whether
their plans were successful.

2. I felt that….
The development of curriculum is essential because it lays the groundwork for what students
should know, be able to perform, and comprehend as a result of their educational experiences.
enabling students to respond satisfactorily to performance goals that have been emphasized
throughout their work. The same success goals will be used by teachers to direct classroom
discussions and assess when students are acquiring the knowledge and skills they want. Setting
priorities involves concentrating on ambitious plans. Any topic typically includes more content
than can be covered in a fair period, therefore it's important to set objectives and make informed
selections.

3. I need to…
Believe that these are crucial to me as a prospective teacher since they will help me create and
construct curricula better. It will support students in developing crucial core competencies
including critical and creative thinking, skillful communication, and displaying caring for self and
others. It will also help me develop a successful curriculum, deepen learning, and support
students' learning. Curriculum not only establishes common objectives between teachers and
students but also uniformizes the learning objectives for the whole school and lays out a clear
path for pupils to advance from one grade to the next.

Lesson 3.2 Approaches to Curriculum Designing

SELF-CHECK:
Identify what kind of design and approach are utilized in the following descriptions.

Subject-Centered Design/Approach 1. Only students who master the subject content can succeed.
Problem-Centered Design/Approach 2. Students are encouraged to work together to find answers
to their task.
Learner-Centered Design/Approach 3. No learner is left behind in reading, writing and
arithmetic.
Problem-Centered Design/Approach 4. School means survival of the fittest.
Subject-Centered Design/Approach 5. Teacher extends class because the children have not
mastered the lesson.
Problem-Centered Design/Approach 6. Lesson deals with finding solution to everyday problem.
Learner-Centered Design/Approach 7. Differentiated instruction should be utilized for different
ability groups.
Subject-Centered Design/Approach 8. Accumulation of knowledge is of primary importance in
teaching.
Learner-Centered Design/Approach 9. Learning how to learn is observable among students.
Problem-Centered Design/Approach 10. Students are problem-finders and solution givers.
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SELF-REFLECT:
Choose one statement and reflect on it. What do you think and feel about it?
Statement No. 1 - “Schools that approach the curriculum as subject-centered, make robots out of
the students.”
Statement No. 2 – “In schools were child-centeredness is the approach, discipline is weak.”
Statement No. 3 – “Students are too young to solve life’s problem, why should they do problem
solving in school?”

I chose the statement “Schools that approach the curriculum as subject-centered, make robots out
of the students”. Because since the subject-centered approach is a type of technique where most
teachers' ideas come from the book and this design largely follows the textbook, I couldn't agree
more with this statement. Most universities employing this type of technique strive for academic
greatness, which in my opinion is not right or beneficial for students. Kids are people too, and
people have feelings and emotions. While I must admit that this design simply intends to help the
kids learn, using this technique is also somewhat correct in certain respects, I must also argue that
it shouldn't be the only option. Perhaps students need to be taught with love in order to inspire
them to learn for themselves.