UNIT 1: UNDERSTANDING CURRICULUM ESSENTIALS

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Write down five (5) definitions of Curriculum coming from

different authors and books, be sure to copy the source/s. Identify the
common terms used by different authors in defining curriculum and out of
the definitions you have read and understand, identify the common terms
used by the different authors to describe the curriculum. Write your
answers on the space provided in the table.

DEFINITION OF CURRICULUM COMMON TERMS

(cite the source: author; title of book; publishing (terms used by different
company; date of publication) authors to define
curriculum)
Assessment:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of curriculum.
Fill in with correct answers the table below.

Type of Curriculum Advantages Disadvantages

Ideal/Recommended

Intended/Official/
Written

Implemented

Achieved/Learned

Tested

Entitlement

Supported

Null/Censored

Hidden

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Give two outstanding personalities in the cluster of curriculum
foundations who contributed to curriculum development. Write their
contributions to curriculum development.

Personalities in every Significant Contribution

cluster
A. Philosophical Foundations
1.

2.

B. Historical Foundations
1.

2.

C. Psychological Foundations
1.
 2.

D. Sociological Foundations
1.

2.

Assessment:
Make an inventory of curriculum approach, fill up the table with the needed data
or information. Read and study the examples given.

CONTENT PROCESS PRODUCT

Example: Example: Example:
Type of curriculum in the Individual Research; Lists of types of
classroom Interview; Observation curriculum
Skill in interview and
observation

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Please refer to the Curriculum Intent of the Department of

Education K to 12 Curriculum, obtain a copy and fill in the boxes below.
Analyze the relationship among these components.
 AIMS:

GOALS:

OBJECTIVES:

Assessment:
Write your personal definition of curriculum.