The Teacher and the

School Curriculum
The Nature of Curriculum
A. Definition
B. Major Conceptions (types, components,
and purpose)
 Understanding Curriculum
Definition of Curriculum
• Curriculum as a list of subjects.
• Curriculum as learning experiences
• Curriculum as intended learning outcomes
• Curriculum as planned learning experiences
• Curriculum as a discipline
• Curriculum as a content or subject matter
Major Conceptions
Types of Curriculum
1. Ideal or Recommended Curriculum- refers
to what scholars propose as the most
appropriate curriculum for the learners.
2. Intended, official, or Written Curriculum-
refers to the official curriculum prescribed by
the government.
3. Taught Curriculum- from what has been
written or planned, the curriculum has to be
implemented or taught.
4. Supported Curriculum- is described as
support materials that the teacher needs to make
learning and teaching meaningful.
• Print materials
• Non-print materials
• Facilities
5.
6. Learned Curriculum or Achieved Curriculum
– Learned Curriculum will demonstrate higher
order and critical thinking and lifelong skills.
7. Hidden/ Implicit Curriculum – this curriculum
is not deliberately planned but has a great impact
on the behavior of the learner.
8. Entitlement Curriculum– this refers to what
the people or the general society believes learners
should expect to learn in the educational system
for them to become good members of the
society.
9. Null or Censored Curriculum – refers
to the various curriculum contents or topic
that must not be taught to the students.
Components of Curriculum
1. Curriculum Aims, Goals and Objectives
• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
2. Curriculum Content or Subject Matter
• Content
• Subject-centered view of curriculum
• Learner-centered view of curriculum
3. Curriculum Experience – Instructional
strategies and methods will link to
curriculum experiences, the core and heart
of the curriculum.
4. Curriculum Evaluation – Curriculum
evaluation refer to the formal
determination of the quality, effectiveness
or value of the program, process and
product of the curriculum.
PURPOSE
Questions & answers
Reporters:
• Anna Abayhon
• Erica Adol
• Angiela Bardon
• Jea Bayron
• Alcent Blanco
• Janice Suan