FILL ME!

1. C U __ __ I __ U __ __ M
2. H __ S T O __ __ __ A L
3. F __ U N D A __ __ O N
4. __ D U C A T __ __ O N
5. __ R E – C __ __ O N I A L
ANSWER KEY:

1. CURRICULUM
2. HISTORICAL
3. FOUNDATION
4. EDUCATION
5. PRE-COLONIAL
Objectives;
At the end of the discussion the
students are able to;
A. Identify the historical
foundations of the curriculum;
B. Discuss and create a word
cloud of historical foundations
of the curriculum, and
C. Appreciate the historical
foundations of the curriculum.
HISTORICAL
FOUNDATION
OF THE CURRICULUM

Prepared by: KATRINA MAE P. CERILLO

CURRICULUM
“is a standards-based
sequence of planned
experiences where students
practice and achieve
proficiency in content and
applied learning skills.”
CURRICULUM
“It is the central guide for
all educators as to what is
essential for teaching and
learning, so that each
student has access to
rigorous academic
experiences.”
 HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS
OF THE CURRICULUM
The historical foundation of
curriculum reflects the educational
focus prevalent during a particular
period or event in Philippine History.
Accordingly, it is said that the
development of the curriculum in
the history of the Philippines
depends on five motives: Religion,
Political, Utilitarian, Mass Education
and Excellence in Education.
HISTORICAL PROGRESS
OF THE EDUCATION
AND THE CURRICULUM
IN THE PHILIPPINES
(from Pre-Colonial up to
the present)
PRE-COLONIAL

No formal
education
No schooling
and curriculum
Oral and
practical
teaching method
PRE-COLONIAL
•Most children were
given vocational
training, which was
supervised by
parents, tribal tutors
or those assigned
for specific,
specialized roles
within their
communities.
SPANISH

Emphasizes the 3r’s

-Reading, wRiting,
Religion
Mostly religious
based education
School were
present
SPANISH

•The main
reading were
mostly
catechism and
the method of
instruction was
mainly
individual
instruction.
AMERICAN
English was the
medium of
instruction
Focuses on
mental and
physical training
3 levels of
education were
introduced
AMERICAN
•The elementary
level is composed
of four primary
years and 3
intermediate years.
The secondary or
high school level is
composed of 4
years; and the third
was the college or
tertiary level.
COMMON-WEALTH

Considered as the
period of expansion
and reform in the
Phil. curriculum.
Courses in
farming and
domestic Science
were introduced.
COMMON-WEALTH
•During this period
all schools
develop moral
character,
personal
discipline, civic
conscience, and
vocational
efficiency, and to
teach the duties
of citizenship.
JAPANESE
Promotion of
vocational
education.
Diffusion of the
Japanese language
in the Philippines
Strict censorship
of textbooks and
other learning
materials
JAPANESE

•TAGALOG, PHILIPPINE
HISTORY, and
CHARATER EDUCATION
were the focus. Love
for WORK and DIGNITY
FOR LABOR was also
emphasized.
PRESENT

Implementation
of the k to 12
curriculum
Compulsory 13
years of Education
Contextualized
and Global
PRESENT

•The K to 12 uplift
the quality of
education in the
Philippines in order
for the graduates
to work and
complete locally or
even globally.
INFLUENCERS OF
THE
CURRICULUM
JOHN FRANKLIN BOBBIT
(1876-1956)

He presented curriculum

as a science that stresses
on students need.
Curriculum prepares
students for adult life.
WERRET CHARTERS
(1975-1952)

He also said that

curriculum is a science
that it gives emphasis
on student’s needs.
WILLIAM KILPATRICK
(1871-1965)
Curricula are purposeful
activities which are child-
centered meant for child
development and growth.
He believed that the
curriculum develops social
relationships and small
group instruction.
 HAROLD RUGG
(1886-1960)
Curriculum should
develop the whole child
hence, it should be child-
centered.
He emphasized social
studies and the teacher
plans curriculum in
advance.
 HOLLIS CASWELL
(1901-1989)
He sees curriculum as
organized around social
functions of themes,
organized knowledge and
learner’s interest.
He believes that
curriculum is a set of
experiences.
 RALPH TYLER
(1902-1994)
He believes that curriculum is a
science and an extension of
school’s philosophy. It is based on
student’s needs and interest.
Curriculum is always related to
instruction. Subject matter is
organized in terms of knowledge,
skills and values. The process
emphasizes problem solving.
 NOTE:
The historical development shows the different
changes in the purposes, principles and content of
the curriculum. The different changes are
influenced by educational philosophy, and
pedagogical theories. This implies that curriculum
is ever changing putting in knowledge and content
from many fields of disciplines.
ACTIVITY:
I will divided you into 3 groups. Each
group will create a word cloud and pick at
least (2) words in the word cloud that you
created and discuss/explain the relationship
of it in our historical progress of the
Education and the curriculum in the
Philippines.
Quiz:

1. Write an essay about the value of historical

foundation of curriculum for you as a students
and future educator.
Assignment :
•Research the sociological foundations of
the curriculum.