CURRICULUM PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND AUDIT- (MA208)

Midterm Exam.
Student: Monaliza B Beralde
Professor: Dr. Nilda Echavez

Test 1:
Briefly Define /Explain the following.
Rubric: 2 pts- ideas, 2 pts- relevance and 1 pt.-organization

● Curriculum -
A curriculum refers to the comprehensive set of lessons, courses, subjects, and learning content
that is planned and guided by an educational institution or a teacher. It is a systematic plan that
entails what students are supposed to learn, the learning objectives, the methods of teaching,
and the means of assessment.

● Curriculum Map

A curriculum map serves as a strategic tool designed to visually display the relationship
between a curriculum's courses, units, and the standards or learning goals they intend to impart.
It's a method used to arrange and sequence the educational content to be delivered in an
academic year or during a specific course.

● Curriculum Planning

Curriculum planning denotes the crafting and preparation of educational courses or programs.
This process involves setting learning objectives, creating content, and choosing methods of
assessment and instruction. It ensures orderly learning and helps guarantee that the curriculum
caters to all students' varied needs.

● Curriculum Review

A curriculum review involves a comprehensive evaluation of educational programs or courses.

This process can assess the relevance, adequacy, and effectiveness of the curriculum in
achieving its intended learning outcomes. It includes identifying areas for improvement or
necessary changes to ensure the curriculum continues to meet students' needs

● Curriculum Development

Curriculum development is the process of defining learning goals, establishing course content,
determining assessment methods, and designing instructional techniques. The primary purpose
of curriculum development is to ensure an organized, and sequential learning experiences that
align with the educational standards and meet the educational needs and goals of all students.

● Curriculum Quality Audit

A Curriculum Quality Audit is a thorough review procedure targeted at enhancing the quality of
an education program or course layout. It encompasses a detailed scrutiny of the curriculum
which aims to provide high-standard education, hence guaranteeing the attainment of expected
learning outcomes for all.

Test 11. Answer the following accordingly:

1. The curriculum is taken as scholarly and theoretical. It is broad historical, philosophical, and
social
issues and academics. WHY? Discuss further and cite specific concepts to support the
statement.
20 points.

Answer:
The curriculum is viewed as scholarly and theoretical due to the interplay of various historical,
philosophical, and social factors that shape it.

Historical Factors: For instance, the rise of the digital age has led to the inclusion of subjects
like computer science and digital literacy in the curriculum which were not present in the old
curriculum.

Philosophical factors :
Different philosophical ideas, like idealism, pragmatism, or existentialism, dictate what
knowledge is valuable and how it should be transmitted. For example, pragmatism might
encourage experiential learning, leading to a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on projects and
real-world problem-solving.

Social Factors: This factor often help students understand their society and prepare them to
contribute positively. For instance, growing awareness about climate change has resulted in
increased emphasis on environmental education.

2. Is a curriculum a permanent document? Yes/No Why? 10 points

Answer:
No, a curriculum is not a permanent document.
The reason is that education needs to adapt to changes in society, technology, and our
understanding of how people learn. Moreover, standards and learning objectives may change
over time as educational policies and priorities evolve. Therefore, a curriculum is a dynamic
document that is subject to change and revision.

3. Is Philippine education deteriorating. Cite 5 Issues and Problems in the Phil Curriculum
Educational System; choose a particular level, primary education or tertiary, and propose an
alternative/solution. 20 points
Rubric: (2 pts- ideas, 2 pts- relevance.)
Level: Primary Education

ISSUES/PROBLEMS PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

Mismatch of job vs. educational attainment Intensify the conduct of Career Guidance
Service

Overworked and underpaid teaching staff Improve compensation and limit teacher’s
workload

Insufficient materials/learning for learners Increase budget allocation for School’s

MOOE

Quality education issues like the PISA Curriculum reform and refining
Result

Low morale of students Intensify the values formation program