The Teacher As A Curricularist: Learning Episode 1
The Teacher As A Curricularist: Learning Episode 1
The Teacher As A Curricularist: Learning Episode 1
Objectives:
At the end of this episode, the Field Study students are expected to:
EXPOSURE
Research about the teacher as a curicularist and complete the following statements.
As a “curricularist”,
1. A teacher is a curriculum knower because as teacher, one has to master what are
included in the curriculum.
2. A teacher is a curriculum writer because a classroom teacher takes record of
knowledge, concepts, subject matter or content.
3. A teacher is a curriculum planner because he/she plans the curriculum. A good
curriculum has to be planned. It is the role of the teachers to make a yearly, monthly or
daily plan of the curriculum.
4. A teacher is a curriculum initiator because he/she initiates the curriculum. From the
word itself Initiates, "to start”, “to begin". There will be many constraints and difficulties
in doing things first or leading, but a transformative teacher will never hesitate to try
something new and relevant.
5. A teacher is a curriculum innovator because he/ she innovates the curriculum. The
curriculum is always dynamic, hence keeps on changing. A good teacher therefore
innovates the curriculum.
Guide Questions:
1. Do you think you are open-minded enough as a teacher to embrace the new K to 12 curriculum?
Why or why not?
- Yes, I am open-minded as a Teacher to embrace the new curriculum, because as what I have
observed this is a good curriculum that will help students to learn the important things. We
Teachers undergone training and for us to apply effectively the approaches used.
3. What professional development activities are you actively involved with? Ex. Trainings,
workshops, graduate school, etc. Why?
- Trainings, workshops, orientations and graduate schools.
5. Do you make innovations to improve the curriculum? If yes, what sort of innovations do you
apply?
- Yes I make innovations to improve the curriculum such as the recycled daily structure,
strategic materials, computer-aided resources and also some ICT applications.
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The teacher as evaluator
6. How do you evaluate if the desired learning outcomes have been achieved after your every
lesson?
- To evaluate the learning outcomes whether or not it is achieve, I conduct tests, quizzes and
other activities to assess the learning of the students.
IDENTIFICATION
Research in the library or internet and look for a topic about the role of a teacher as a curricularist.
Complete the template below:
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Findings: (Write the salient forms in bulleted form).
It requires you to be willing to wear many hats. As an experiences teacher, you already
prepared to be flexible. As a new teacher remember that your job description may charge
on daily basis.
In most cases, you will very similar to that of a guide. A guide leads others down new
paths. A guide walks beside a person on a journey, not in font. A guide also keeps others
safe from harm.
Also you will be challenged to find new experiences to share with children. Guide
children, do not lead them and move in direction that interests the child. As a guide,
allow the child to choose their learning and playing style while making safety your
number one concern.
Teacher play important role in fostering intellectual and social development of children
during their formative years. The education that teachers impart plays a key role in
determining the future prospects of their students. Whether in preschools or high schools
or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their
students to develop into responsible adult.
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INTERNALIZATION
Aware of the roles of teachers as curricularist, how do you perceive your role as curricularist?
DISSEMINATION
Create a 5-slide power point presentation about your learnings and insights about this episode that you
can share with your fellow Field Study students. You will present this in your small group discussions.
Use the template below to outline your ideas in your presentation.
Teacher as a Curricularist
- It means that the Teacher is involved in the curriculum. As
1 curricularist, he/she is a knower, writer planner, initiator, innovator,
implementer, evaluator of the curriculum.
References
Borabo, M., & Borabo, H. G. (2015). Field Study 4: Exploring the Curiculum. Metro Manila: LORIMAR
Publishing.
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DOCUMENTATION
(Paste below the pictures you have taken during the conduct of this activity.)
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