Field Study 214 Exploring the

Curriculum
MYRA ANGELIE D. OLIVEROS, PhD
Course Facilitator/Online Mentor

Episode 2 Types of Curricula in Schools

Overview

This episode allows you to describe and differentiate different curricula in schools.

Desired Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the existing types of curricula in schools

2. Differentiate one curriculum from the other.
3. Identify academic practices that reflect the type of curriculum/curricula the school adopts.

Take Note
 Task 1

Choose 1 school (You may also include the school where you are connected at the moment.)
Identify the type of curriculum/curricula each school adopts. Describe briefly the curriculum/curricula
and identify the academic practices that reflect the type of curricula/curriculum this school adopts.

Name of School

Type of
Curricula/Curriculum

Brief Description of
Curricula/Curriculum

Academic Practices
 Name of School

Type of
Curricula/Curriculum

Brief Description of
Curricula/Curriculum

Academic Practices

My Reflection

Why is it important to know the different types of curriculum?

Documentation/Pieces of Evidence/Photos
(May include photos of the schools and their practices, pages from school handbook, policies, or
guidelines, etc.)
Episode 3 The Teacher as a Curricularist

Overview

This episode is about the characteristics of a teacher as a curricularist and the various functions he/she

performs as a curriculum specialist.

Desired Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and discuss the roles and functions of a teacher as a curricularist

2. Reflect on one’s characteristics as a curricularist.

Take Note

Task 1

Interview/observe/research on the role of the teacher as curricularist in 2 of the 4 levels.

Preschool Teacher Role/s as a Curricularist

Elementary Teacher Role/s as a Curricularist

 Secondary Teacher Role/s as a Curricularist

College/Tertiary Teacher Role/s as a Curricularist

My Reflection
Draw yourself in the middle. Indicate and describe each of your role in the box. You may add
more boxes.