FS 6 The Meaning of Curriculum
My Learning Essentials
The word curriculum may be defined in various ways. The definitions may be limited or
broad in scope.
Limited definition of the curriculum
 A set of courses constituting an area of  Sum total of all the learning experiences
specialization
 Is an identification of proper goals
 Can be considered as a system of dealing
with people and the process
 Is a means of attaining the aims or
philosophy of education
 Planned learning experiences
My Map
Broad definitions of the curriculum
inside and outside of the school
 The set of learnings are experiences for
students/learners planned by the school to
attain the aims of education
 Is the entire range of experiences,
undirected and directed, concerned with
the unfolding the abilities of the individual.
 Is a plan of action or written document
which includes strategies for achieving
desired goals or ends
 Served as the operational medium through
which the school displays and coordinates
the patterns of transmission, translation,
and transposition of the educative
experiences for which it assumes
responsibility
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My Learning Activities

1
Interview people from different schools in various disciplines and levels. Get
their opinions on the meaning of curriculum.

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Conclusion (After analyzing the results of the interview, what can you conclude?)
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2
Visit the school library/surf the internet or consult the dictionary. Write two
(2) meaning of curriculum taken from authoritative sources.

MEANING OF CURRICULUM REFERENCE(S)

My Analysis
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3
Evolve your own definition of curriculum. Consider all the meanings you
have taken from the different sources and from authoritative sources.

How did I feel after the activities?

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My Reflections/Insights
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Integrating Theory and Practice
Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. In a curriculum development class, the teacher asked the students to give

an enriched definition of the curriculum. Which among the following
encompasses the true essence of the term?
A. Curriculum is a list of subjects to take to complete a course.
B. Curriculum is the sum total of all the learning experiences in the teaching-
learning process.
C. Curriculum is a list of courses in order to graduate.
D. Curriculum is a never ending process in education

2. Ordinary people consider curriculum as ________.

I. a list of all subjects
II. courses to complete
III. subjects to undertake

A. I only C. III only

B. II only D. I, II, and III

3. Curriculum may be defined in many ways. What does this prove?

A. The concept of curriculum is based on those given by experts.
B. The concept is limited and narrow in scope
C. The curriculum is characterized as fragmentary, elusive and confusing.
D. The concept of curriculum may be defined from different perspectives.
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My Learning Rubric (How did I perform in this episode?)
Field Study 6, Episode 1 – The Meaning of Curriculum
Focused on:
 Giving the meaning of curriculum from different points of view
 Analyzing the different meaning of curriculum
 Preparing/accomplishing matrix on the evolving meaning of curriculum

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Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Learning Episodes
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All episodes were done All or nearly all episodes Nearly all episodes were Fewer than half of the
outstanding quality; work were done with high done with acceptable episodes were done; or
Learning Activities exceeds expectations quality quality most objectives were met
but need improvement
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All questions/episodes Analysis questions were Analysis questions were Analysis questions were
were answered answered completely. not answered completely. not answered.
completely; in depth
answers; thoroughly Clear connection with Vaguely related to the
Analysis of the
grounded on theories. theories. theories Grammar and spelling are
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Exemplary grammar and unsatisfactory.
spelling Grammar and spelling are Grammar and spelling are
superior. acceptable
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Reflection statements are Reflection statements are Reflection statements are Reflection statements are
profound and clear; clear, but not clearly shallow; supported by unclear and shallow and
supported by experiences supported by experiences experiences from the are not supported by
Reflections/ Insights
from the learning from the learning learning episodes experiences from the
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Portfolio is complete, well- Portfolio is complete, Portfolio is incomplete; Analysis questions were
organized and all clear, well-organized; supporting not answered
supporting; most supporting documentations are
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located in sections clearly available and logical and unsatisfactory
designated clearly marked locations
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99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-Below

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