Unit 3: Curricular, Frameworks, Goal, Content and Experiences
Curriculum in simplest definition is a description of what, why, how and how well students should learn in a systematic and intentional way. The curriculum is not an end in itself but rather a means to fostering quality learning. (Source: UNESCO IBE 2011). TYPES of CURRICULUM 1. Recommended/Ideological Curriculum It reflects the suggestion of education experts, recognized educational researchers, policy makers and legislators. Its example is the K to 12 Curriculum which was recommended to be implemented by the Department of Education. 2. Written Curriculum The written curriculum refers to what we put formally into writing for teaching. It can be a lesson plan or syllabus, document and other materials written by teachers. Localized teacher's made Self-learning module develop by teachers is another example of written curriculum. 3. Taught Curriculum This curriculum is very critical since this refers to the delivery or the actual teaching of the written curriculum. Givin...