PrEd132_Learning Task 1.3 —
Lesson 1.3: CURRICULUM DESIGN
1. Name other subjects or disciplines as examples of subject design.
➢ Subject-centered designer divides the curriculum into nice and neat subjects such as math, science, history, literature and biology. This structuring of the disciplines is for practical reasons. It organizes the curriculum into basic concepts that are combined based on what they have in common.
2. Name other subjects or disciplines as examples of the different types of integrated curriculum design.
➢ An integrated curriculum is described as one that connects different areas of study by cutting across subject-matter lines and emphasizing unifying concepts. Integration focuses on making connections for students, allowing them to engage in relevant, meaningful activities that can be connected to real life. The subjects or disciplines as examples of the different types of integrated curriculum design are: Art, Mathematics, and Reading, Writing Across the Curriculum, History, Science, and Mathematics, History and Literature, Integrated Humanities, Health and Reading, Areas of Mathematics, Social Studies, Health, and the Arts, Physical Education, Science and Health, and other instances of integrated curriculum design are all significant.
3. Give some advantages and possible pitfalls of subject design and integrated design.
➢ Many education departments have proposed the concept of Integrated Curriculum, in which different types of knowledge and their respective disciplines are combined. The advantages or benefits of Integrated Curriculums include not only looking at topics in depth, but also offering a practical learning environment for students by using real-life examples. Some of our teachers have tried various forms of integrated curriculum where the teachers from various subjects collaborated on a single project. Teachers understand the subject-centered program better because their teaching was built on this form of specialization. Advocates of subject-centered design contend that this technique will help individual learners improve their academic abilities. Subject-centered curriculum design makes curriculum preparation faster and more straightforward. Consider the time spent preparing, designing, and introducing the program. Think what happens at the first staff meeting, when each teacher is given his or her teaching load for the year and how this is to be mapped on the everyday school timetable. It is simple and easy to do in a short period of time.
4. Name some schools nearby you that use a learner-centered curriculum.
➢ Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU – Dulag), Visayas State University (VSU – Tolosa), Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU – Tanauan), Leyte Normal University (LNU). Are some schools that are near and uses a learner-centered curriculum.
5. How do students learn in a learner-centered curriculum?
➢ Learner-centered education empowers the students to take ownership of what they learn by focusing on how the new knowledge solves a problem or adds value. Instead of simply pouring information over the child's mind, the facilitator presents the student with an issue and guides the class as they build a solution. Furthermore, learner-centered education assists students in developing skills that will better prepare them for their future employment. The learner-centered curriculum place students at the center of their own learning environment by allowing them to be involved in deciding why, what, and how their learning experience will take shape.
6. What are some benefits of having a learner-centered curriculum?
➢ In learner-centered curriculum, lessons are designed to keep learners engaged in the course and making their learning more effective and more active. Some benefits of having a learner-centered curriculum are: Increases involvement. Participation is the first step toward any eLearning program's success. Learners' essential needs are met through a learner-centered approach, which ensures a personalized and comfortable eLearning experience and it improves knowledge retention. The students are given more importance in this type of curriculum design. Learner-centered design emphasizes individual development and their approach to organizing the curriculum merges from the needs, interests and purposes of students and this creates opportunities for students to teach each other, answer their peer's questions, and present the results of their works. Overall, learner-centered education helps the students develop skills that will better equipped them for their professional careers.
7. Having a learner-centered curriculum in mind, answer the following questions below:
o What possible skills, knowledge, and values are emphasized in the curriculum?
➢ Learner-centered education uses interactive strategies to engage the students and develop their abilities. This educational approach helps students develop skills such as decision making and problem solving, team work, and presentation skills that are relevant to the current labor needs.
o What possible learning experiences can be provided?
➢ The possible learning experiences can be provided in learner-centered curriculum are complex cognitive skills such as reflection and critical thinking. An ability to apply knowledge to practical problems encountered in one's vocation, family, or other areas of life. An understanding and appreciation of human differences. skills. the ability to apply knowledge to real-world difficulties in one's job, family, or other aspects of life an awareness of and respect for human differences skills of practical competence, self-esteem, and confidence, integrity, aesthetic sensibility, and civic responsibility are all aspects of a well-integrated sense of self.
o What about the learning environment?
➢ A learner-centered environment is more than just providing information or teaching skills. It is an educational approach that focuses on the participants' concerns and involves them in making decisions and solving problems. Also learner-centered creates a safe environment for learners to consider changing behaviors and which involves taking into account students' background knowledge, interests and social.
o What are the requirements of the curriculum for the teachers?
➢ Every state has its own set of teacher requirements, as well as additional requirements for public school teachers. The steps below provide an overview of the prerequisites for teachers: To begin, earn an under graduate degree, then participate in supervised teaching, then pass assessments and tests, then obtain a teaching license, and finally, pursue graduate studies. Then, Learner-centered teachers must: Act as Facilitators and Guides. Provide Anytime, Anywhere and On-Demand Support. Embody Core Values That Support Deeper Learning. Truly Encourage Students Drive Their Own Learning. Create Real-World and Authentic Learning Experiences. Leverage Technology to Personalize Learning.
8. Name a school nearby that uses problem-centered design.
➢ San Rafael Elementary School, San Agustin Elementary School, Magsaysay Elementary School, Calipayan Elemtary School, Luan Elementary School, are the name of schools nearby that uses problem-centered design.
9. Name some benefits and issues related to its implementation.
➢ This promotes the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities to the students for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning. Typically, students find it more enjoyable and satisfying. It encourages greater understanding. The method affords more intrinsic reward, and which encourages students to spend more time on studying. As well as this promotes interdisciplinarity.
10. Identify some current issues and problems that can be used as a theme for a problem-based curriculum.
➢ The group dynamics challenges and a lack of student involvement are two current topics and problems that might be used as a theme for a problem-based curriculum. Prior learning experiences do not prepare students well for PBL. The PBL requires more time and takes away study time from other subjects. It creates some anxiety because learning is messier. Sometimes group dynamics issues compromise PBL effectiveness. Less content knowledge may be learned.
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