The Teacher As

A Curricularist
Lesson 2
 Who is a
Curricularist?
In the past, referred only to those who
developed curriculum theories.
The teacher as a Curricularist…
 OKnows the Curriculum.
KNO OThe teacher as a learner
WER starts with knowing
about the curriculum, the
subject matter or the
content.
 WRITER
O The teacher writes books,
modules, laboratory manuals,
instructional materials,
instructional guides, and
reference materials in paper or
electronic media as a curriculum
writer or reviewer.
 PLANNER
O Plans the curriculum.
O The role of the teacher is to
make a yearly, monthly or
daily plan of the curriculum.
O The teacher takes into
consideration several factors
in planning a curriculum.
 INITIATOR
OInitiates the Curriculum.
OImplementation of a new
curriculum requires the
open mindedness of the
teacher, and the full
belief that the curriculum
will enhance learning.
 INNOVATOR
O Innovates the Curriculum.
O A curriculum is always dynamic,
hence it keeps on changing. A
good teacher, therefore, innovates
the curriculum and thus becomes a
curriculum innovator.
 IMPLEMENTOR
O Implements the Curriculum.
O It is the role of the teacher to become
the curriculum implementor.
O An implementor gives life to the
curriculum plan.
O The success of a recommended, well
written and planned curriculum
depends on the implementation.
EVALUATOR
O Evaluates the Curriculum.
O Teacher ask questions that will
determine the achievement of the
desired learning outcomes.
“A teacher affects eternity; he
can never tell where his
influence stop.”
- Henry Brooks Adams