1. BUKIDNON STATE
UNIVERSITY
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, 8700 Tel (088) 221 2237;
Telefax (088) 813-2717
www.bsu.edu.ph
Graduate School
EA 210 – CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a discussion and analysis of the current theories and practices for the development and ongoing management of instructional programs.
The topics include curriculum models, principles and approaches in designing, delivering and addressing the curriculum as well as management of the
curriculum.
Students are encouraged to design curricula exemplifying principles and/or major theories discussed. An action research on curriculum innovations
would enhance student’s capability for curriculum development and management.
II. CREDIT UNITS: 3 Units
III. TIME DURATION: 54 Hours
IV. MISSION-VISION REFLECTION
MISSION: BSU develops competitive professionals who are committed to build sustainable life for all through instruction, research, extension and
production.
VISION: To be the premier institution of higher learning in Teacher Education, sciences and humanities.
REFLECTION: Graduate students in this course are provided opportunities for self-development, professional, leadership and group dynamics skills
training through the activities in the different topics presented. The graduate students are further trained to discern issues and trends relevant for group
development and interpersonal relationships. It is hoped that they will be able to develop the skills necessary for the forming, developing and terminating of
basic guidance and counselling groups and to become skilful in providing group dynamics activities.
V. GOALS

2. National Goals Regional Goals Bukidnon State University Graduate School Goals Program Objectives
• Education for all
• Quality instruction,
research and extension
activities
• Development through
information,
communication,
technology and
scholarships to poor but
deserving students
• Strengthen
complementation and
productive partnership
between and among
private and public HEIs as
well as with other
concerned sector
• Adopt measures in
selection, retention and
promotion of students
• Develop the competence
and skills of faculty and
students that will enable
them to generate, adopt,
and disseminate
knowledge
• Assist students in gaining
access to relevant graduate
education through
scholarship and other
forms of financial grants
• Promote cost-effective
instruction in the different
degree programs by
rationalizing the curricular
offerings
VISION
A premiere institution of
higher learning in teacher
education, sciences and
humanities
MISSION
To develop competitive
professionals who are
committed to build a
sustainable life for all through
quality instruction, research,
extension and production
GRADUATE SCHOOL
MISSION
Regional dominance in
graduate studies to serve as a
role model of quality,
flexibility, relevance and
sustainability in advanced
education
Strategic Goals for Quality
Enhancement
Amidst an extremely
competitive environment in
advanced education, the
University’s Graduate School
believes that QUALITY
remains its most important
selling point. Enhancement of
quality advanced education
will be done in two main
fronts: Instruction and
Research
The BSU Graduate School
shall develop in its students
critical thinking and provide
them with advanced training
through scientific inquiry and
independent research
Graduate education in BSU
aims to (1) train students who
will advance the frontier of
knowledge through research,
and (2) develop the ability and
competence of graduate
students to undertake critical
inquiry and independent
research for the good life of
others through sustainable
development.
Sustainability of advanced
education programs comes as
major concern: the Graduate
School believes that the
University’s graduate offering
will stand the test of time.
VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the various historical, philosophical, psychological or sociological positions relating to school curriculum as espoused by leading authorities in
curriculum development.
2. Discuss relationship that exists between learner growth and development and the school curriculum.
3. Use existing or develop new curriculum models appropriate for use within a specific school setting.
4. Use existing evaluation designs appropriate for evaluating components of the school curriculum;
5. Examine the critique on the different curriculum implemented in the school program;
6. Develop a professional activity on curriculum innovations.

3. VII. COURSE OUTLINE
Specific Objectives Topics
Time
Allotment
(No. of
Hours)
Teaching
Strategies/
Activities
Instructional
Materials
Evaluation
Techniques/
Measures
Values
Integrated
References
Nature and Scope of
Curriculum
1. Define curriculum,
curriculum planning
and curriculum
change;
2. Discuss the
historical,
philosophical,
psychological and
sociological
foundations of
curriculum;
3. Enumerate the
components of
curriculum.
1. Definitions
a. Curriculum
b. Curriculum
Development
c. Curriculum
Change
d. Curriculum
Planning
2. Major
foundations of
curriculum
3. Types of
curriculum
4. Components of
curriculum and
curricular
approaches
8 hours • Library
Research
• Lecture/
Discussion
• Focus group
Discussion
• Group
Reporting
• Collaborative
Learning
• Think Pair
Share
• Handouts
• Laptop &
DLP
• Oral
Recitatio
n
• Written
Tests
• Interview
• Research
Output
Nationalism
Teamwork
Cooperation
Andres and Francisco (2007)
Curriculum Development in
the Philippine Setting,
Quezon City, National Book
Store.
Bauzon, P.T. (2006)
Foundations of Curriculum
Development and
Management, Mandaluyong,
National Book Store.
CHED Memo/Circulars
1. Explain the factors in
curriculum
development
Factors Considered
in Curriculum
Development and
Management
1. Teaching-
Learning Process
2. Culture and
Society
4 hours • Lecture-
Discussion
• Brainstorming
• Group
Discussion
• Modelling
• Handouts
• Laptop and
DLP
• Oral
Recitatio
n
• Written
Test
• Models
Cooperation,
Teamwork,
Unity
Palma, J.C. Curriculum
Development System,
Mandaluyong, National
Bookstore
Bilbao, P. (2008)
Curriculum Development,
Lorima Publisching, Inc.

4. Specific Objectives Topics
Time
Allotment
(No. of
Hours)
Teaching
Strategies/
Activities
Instructional
Materials
Evaluation
Techniques/
Measures
Values
Integrated
References
1. Identify curriculum
models and types;
2. Explain the
principles of
curriculum design;
3. Determine the
approaches to
curriculum design
Crafting the Curriculum
1. Curriculum
Models and
Types
2. Principles and
Dimension of
Curriculum
Design
3. Approaches to
Curriculum
Design
9 hours • Individual/
Group
Reporting
• Cooperative
learning
• Forum
• Handouts
• Laptop and
DLP
• Oral
recitation/
presentati
on
• Written
tests
Logical,
Creative,
Critical and
Reflective
Thinking
Palma, J.C. Curriculum
Development System,
Mandaluyong, National
Bookstore
Bilbao, P. (2008)
Curriculum
Development, Lorima
Publisching, Inc.
1. Discuss the role of
stakeholders and
technology in
curriculum
implementation
Implementing the
Curriculum
1. The role of
stakeholders in
curriculum
implementation
2. The roles of
technology in
delivering the
curriculum
9 hours • Think pair
share
• Lecture-
Discussion
• Cooperative
Work
• Handouts
• Laptop and
DLP
• Oral
recitation/
presentati
on
• Written
test
Diligence,
Patience,
Tolerance,
Self-reliance
and Self
discipline
Aquino, G.V. (2000)
Curriculum Planning for
Better Schools, Manila,
Rex Bookstore
Garcia, D.G. (2007)
Designing Curriculum,
Manila, Rex Bookstore

5. Specific Objectives Topics
Time
Allotment
(No. of
Hours)
Teaching
Strategies/
Activities
Instructional
Materials
Evaluation
Techniques/
Measures
Values
Integrated
References
1. Identify the intended,
implemented and
achieved curriculum
2. Discuss the criteria
of enduring the
curriculum
3. Indentify the tools
for evaluation of
curriculum
Curriculum Evaluation
1. Intended vs
implemented vs.
achieved curriculum
2. Criteria for
Curriculum
Assessment
3. Tools for Curriculum
Evaluation
12 hours • Brainstorming
• Sharing of
ideas
• Group/ Focus
Group
Discussion
• Group
Activity
• Handouts
• Laptop and
DLP
• Oral
recitation/
presentati
on
• Written
test
Cooperation,
Teamwork,
Unity
Burden, Robert &
Marion Williams (1998)
Thinking through the
curriculum.
Aquino, G.V. (2000)
Curriculum Planning for
Better Schools, Manila,
Rex Bookstore.
1. Identify the various
types of curriculum
assessment
Curriculum Evaluation
1. Intended vs
implemented vs.
achieved curriculum
2. Criteria for
Curriculum
Assessment
3. Tools for Curriculum
Evaluation
12 hours • Brainstorming
• Sharing of
ideas
• Group/ Focus
Group
Discussion
• Group
Activity
• Handouts
• Laptop and
DLP
• Oral
recitation/
presentati
on
• Written
test
Cooperation,
Teamwork,
Unity
Burden, Robert &
Marion Williams (1998)
Thinking through the
curriculum.
Aquino, G.V. (2000)
Curriculum Planning for
Better Schools, Manila,
Rex Bookstore.

6. Specific Objectives Topics
Time
Allotment
(No. of Hours)
Teaching
Strategies/
Activities
Instructional
Materials
Evaluation
Techniques/
Measures
Values
Integrated
References
1. Discuss curriculum
innovation, issues
and trends in
curriculum
development
2. Compare the
educational systems
of other countries
3. Compare the Kto12
Basic Education
Curriculum with the
Revised Basic
Education
Curriculum
Curriculum Trends/
Innovations
1. Educational
System of Other
Countries
2. Global Trends in
Curriculum
Development and
Assessment
3. Kto12 Basic
Education
Curriculum
4. Mother-Tongue
Based
Multilingual
Education
5. Indigenous
People Education
in the Philippines
8 hours • Individual
Report
• Group
Activity
• Action
Research
Preparation
• Handouts
• Laptop and
DLP
• Oral
recitation/
presentati
on
• Written
test
Cooperation,
Teamwork,
Unity
Palma, J.C. Curriculum
Development System,
Mandaluyong, National
Bookstore
Bilbao, P. (2008)
Curriculum Development,
Lorima Publisching, Inc.
RA 9155
DepEd Order No. 31 s.
2012
Relevant DepED Orders
and Issuances

7. VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Maximum of (5) absences or approximately (20%) if the total class attendance
for the whole semester considers a student officially dropped from the course.
2. Oral report from the topic outline (syllabus). Each student is assigned on (1)
topic from any of the topic in Curriculum Development and Management
3. An oral report must be designed that it can be tackled within 30 minutes to
give ample time for class discussion and interaction.
4. One page summary of a topic report (synthesis must be given by the reporter
to the member of the class.
5. A full-text of the Reporter’s assigned Report must be submitted to the
professor for credit/grading purposes following the format, viz: 5.1 A
summary: Presented in Topical/Sub-Topical Headings
6. The report must be typewritten/printed, double –spaced on an 8 ½ * 11’ bond
paper (size), and soft bound.
7. The reporter should notify the professor earlier if he/she can’t deliver his/her
report on the schedule date or else he/she forfeits his/her assigned report.
(Note: A grade of (5.0) is earned if the reporter failed to assigned report in this
particular category)
8. It is expected that the reporter must have his/her visual materials/illustration
for clarity and facility on the part of the other members of the class.
9. 5 Critique Papers/Reactions Report/ Book reviews must be passed by each
graduate student, that is, (2) articles on Curriculum Development and
Management issues before the Mid-Term Examination and 3 articles after the
final examination. Non-compliance would mean the concerned students earn
incomplete Grade (INC).
Grading System
Midterm Final
Participation 30% Participation 20%
Oral Report 20%
Reflections 30%
Midterm Exam 40% Reflections 20%
Total 100% Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
Final Average: 40% MTG + 60% FG
IX. PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
The Graduate students are expected to come up with the requirement of the course,
particularly in the conduct of action research and research output.
X. REFERENCES
Burden, Robert & Williams (1998) Thinking Through the Curriculum
Aquino, G.V. (2000) Curriculum Planning for Better Schools, Manila, Rex Bookstore
Andres & Francisco (2007). Curriculum Development in the Philippine Setting, Quezon
City, National Bookstore
Garcia, D.G. (2007). Designing Curriculum, Manila, Rex Bookstore
Bauzon, P.T. (2006). Foundations of Curriculum Development and Management,
Mandaluyong, National Bookstore
Palma, J.C. (2005). Curriculum Development System, Mandaluyong, National Bookstore
Bilbao, P. (2008). Curriculum Development, Lorima Publishing, Inc.
CHED Memoranda/Circulars
DepED Memoranda/Circulars
Internet Sources