Standard Based Curriculum

Vs.
Competency Based
Curriculum
Prepared By : Jobelle B. Salvador
IV -8 BEED
What Is Curriculum ?
is the planned interaction of pupils with
instructional content, materials, resources, and
processes for evaluating the attainment of
educational objectives.

All the learning which is planned and guided by
the school, whether it is carried on in groups or
individually, inside or outside the school. (John
Kerr)


What Is Curriculum ?


Outlines the skills, performances, attitudes, and
values pupils are expected to learn from
schooling. It includes statements of desired
pupil outcomes, descriptions of materials, and
the planned sequence that will be used to help
pupils attain the outcomes.



Standard Based
Curriculum
Definition of Standards
According to Collins Cobuild dictionary, a
standard is a level of quality or achievement,
especially a level that is thought to be
acceptable. It is something used to measure or
estimate the quality or degree of something

In the field of education, standards is a term
which defines a cumulative body of knowledge
and set of competencies that is the basis for
quality education. They express what all pupils
should know and be able to do, but do not
dictate pedagogy (Ministry of Education, 1998;
Ravitch, 1996)

Importance of Having National
Standards

National standards allows for
equal pupil opportunity

It is clear what pupils should
know at different levels of their
education.
Advantages of Setting Standards
They express clear expectations
of what all pupils should know
and be able to do

The state. provide a defined
framework for national testing.
Advantages of Setting Standards
Districts and schools. provide a focus
for developing new ways to organize
curriculum content, instructional
programs and assessment plans.

Teachers. Standards help teachers
design curriculum, instruction and
assessment.
Advantages of Setting Standards
Pupils. standards set clear
performance expectations,

Parents. they allow parents to
know how their children are
progressing in their education.
STANDARD BASED CURRICULUM
Learner centered / consider the
childrens interest


Based on the assumption that all
students including students with
disabilities can achieve a higher
level .

STANDARD BASED CURRICULUM

A curriculum that is standards-
based indicates specific criteria that
delineates what students are
expected to learn and be able to
perform.

Schools and student are held
accountable for their performance.

STANDARD BASED CURRICULUM
In a standards based educational
system, standards, curriculum and
instruction are purposefully linked.

Expectations for all students are
high.

Standards are clearly defined.
Competency

Are define as the knowledge , skills
and attitudes necessary to be
competitive in the 21
st
century
workforce. It is real demonstrated
capability.


Competency

Statements of the characteristics
that graduating students should
demonstrate that indicate they are
prepared to perform and function
independently in professional
practice.

Competency Based Curriculum
Learning is measured according to how
well the learner performs in relation to
competencies (objectives ).

Instructional system in which performance
based learning process is used.

Focuses on the outcome of the learning

Competency Based Curriculum
Addresses what the learners are
expected to do rather than on what they
are expected to learn about.
Allows the students to learn at their own
pace .
Students progress by demonstrating
competence , which means they have to
proved that they mastered the knowledge
and skills required for a particular course.
Characteristics
participants knowledge are assessed
as they enter the program . Learning
should be self paced.

Flexible training approaches
including large group , small group
activities and individual .

Support Material


Includes :
Print , audiovisual and simulations keyed
to the skills being mastered is used
Questions To Consider When
Using Competency Based
Curriculum

What activities | exercises can
perform to demonstrate competency
?

What level of performance is
considered acceptable ?


Questions To Consider When
Using Competency Based
Curriculum
Are the methods of assessments
appropriate to distinguish competent from
less competent students

What is your remediation plan for
students who do not demonstrate
competency ?
Thank you for
listening !!