Field Study 4 Episode 1

1. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
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My FS Learning Episode Overview
The episode unfolds the meaning of curriculum from the students’ point of view,
from authoritative sources and from different people of various discipline.
My Desired Learning outcomes
 Give the meaningof curriculumfromdifferentpointsof view
 Analyze the differentmeaningsof curriculum
 Prepare/accomplishmatrix onthe evolvingmeaningof curriculum
My Performance Criteria
I will be rated along the following:
 Quality of my observation and documentation
 Completeness and depth of analysis
 Depth and clarity of classroomobservation-based reflection
 Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio
My Learning Essentials
The word curriculum may be defined in various ways. The definitions may be limited
or broad in scope.
Limited definitions of the curriculum Broad definitions of the curriculum
 A set of courses constituting an area of
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.
 Sum total of all the learning experiences inside
and outside of the school.
 The set of learnings and experiences for
students/learners planned by the school to attain
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.
 Serves as the operational medium through
which the school displays and coordinated the
patterns of transmission, translation, and
transposition of the educative experiences for
which it assumes responsibility.
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2. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
To ensure that I will be able
to do this activity, I must
follow the steps in reaching
the CURRICULUM flag.
My Map

3. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
My Learning Activities
Name (s) Designation Meaning Signature
1. Mrs. Anna Editha
Hernandez
Lyceum of the
Philippines
University – Cavite
Campus (Professor)
 Curriculum is the set of
school academic
program in specific
principle. It is a set of
blue print of intended
learning.
2. Raquel
Dychengco
Lyceum of the
Philippines
University – Cavite
Campus (Student)
 Curriculum is a set of
subjects that students
need to achieve.
3. Prislie
Sangangbayan
Lyceum of the
Philippines
University – Cavite
Campus (Student)
 The courses that are
taught by a
school/college.
(After analyzing the results of the interview, what can you conclude?)
 I conclude that curriculum has the great impact on education
aspects. Also we have different definition of curriculum but it has
the same taught or idea.
Activity 1
Interview people from different schools in various disciplines and levels. Get
their opinions on the meaning of curriculum.
Conclusions

4. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
Meaning of Curriculum Reference(s)
 Curriculum is meant the subjects
taught in school.
 The courses offered by an
educational institution and
constituting an area of
specialization.
 Curriculum Planning for Better
Schools by Gaudencio V
Aquino. P.13
 Meriam – Webster Dictionary
Curriculum is a set of course and area of specialization which is
approved to serve as a guide in teaching and to have an effective and
efficient teachinglearningprocess.
Activity 2
My Analysis
Visit the school library/surf the internet or consult the dictionary. Write two
(2) meanings of curriculum taken from the authoritative sources.

5. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
For me, Curriculum is the basic unit of subject or course where in
we use this as a guide in teaching. It is also a stepping stone to
comprehend ourmind about the area in educational aspects.
How did I feel after the activities?
I feel comfortable and happy after I did the interview and answer
my FS bookwith the interestingquestions regardingthe curriculum.
Activity 3
Evolve your own definition of curriculum. Consider all the meaning your have
taken from the different sources and authoritative resources.

6. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
My Reflection/Insights
Why is curriculum is important?
Curriculum is important because through the
help of curriculum which serves as a guide, the
learners learn to their teacher but also teachers learn
from their student.
How can one enrich the curriculum in every school?
Some enrich the curriculum in every school by
using some strategies, of being updated on what is
new and comprehend the learners. Also the authority
can’t teach the lesson without curriculum basis.

7. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
Integrating Theory and Practice
Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correctanswer.
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 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 perspective.

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Pieces of Evidence
Records
Documents
Pictures
Other Learning Proofs/Pieces of Evidence
Learning
Portfolio
Signatures of my interviewee

9. FIELD STUDY 4 - Exploring The Curriculum
My Learning Rubric
Field Study 4, Episode1 – The Meaning of Curriculum
Focused on: - giving themeaning of curriculum from different points of view,
- analyzing thedifferent meanings of curriculum and
- preparing/accomplishing matrix on theevolving meaning of curriculum.
Name of FS StudentAlexa Jean Q. Colocado Date Submitted: August 8, 2016
Year & Section: Third Year/ SED301 Course:BSE-ENGL
Learning Episodes Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Needs Improvement
1
Learning Activities
All episodes were
done with outstanding
quality; work exceeds
4
All or nearly all
episodes were done
with high quality
3
Nearly all episodes were
done with acceptable
quality
2
Fewer than half of episodes were
done; or most objectives were
met but need improvement
1
Analysis of the
Learning Episode
All
questions/episodes
were answered
completely; in depth
answers; thoroughly
groundedon theories.
Exemplary grammar
and spelling
4
Analysis question
were answered
completely.
Clear connections
with theories
Grammar and
Spellingare superior
3
Analysis questions were
not answered completely.
Vaguely related to the
theories
Grammar and spelling
acceptable
2
Analysis were not answered.
Grammar and spelling
unsatisfactory
1
Reflection/Insights
Reflectionstatements
are profound and
clear; supported by
experiences from the
learning episodes
4
Reflection
statements are clear;
but not clearly
supported by
experiences from the
learning episodes
3
Reflection statements are
shallow; supported by
experiences from the
learning episodes
2
Reflectionstatements andunclear
andshallowandare not supported
by experiences form learning
episodes
1
Learning Portfolio
Portfoliois complete,
clear, well-organized
and all supporting;
documentations are
located in sections
clearly designated
4
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized and
most supporting;
documentations area
available and
logical and clearly
marked locations
3
Portfolio is incomplete;
supportingdocumentation
are organized but are
lacking
2
Analysis question were not
answered
Grammar and spelling
unsatisfactory
1
Submission of
Learning Episodes
Submitted before the
deadline
4
Submitted on the
deadline
3
Submitted a day after the
deadline
2
Submittedtwo days or more after
the deadline
1
COMMENT/S Over-all Score Rating:
(Base on transmutation)
TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 .7-below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below
MR. IAN KARLO OLEGARIO _________________
Signature of FS Teacher Date