Implementing the Curriculum.ppt
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The document discusses the process of implementing and evaluating a curriculum, including pilot testing, monitoring, and accreditation. It outlines key areas of focus such as classroom management, instructional methodologies, graduation requirements, administrative support, and the evaluation of student performance. The importance of continuously assessing the curriculum to ensure quality education is emphasized.
Implementing the Curriculum.ppt
- 1. Implementing the Curriculum: Pilot Testing, Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation of the Curriculum
- 2. Pilot Testing or Field Try-Out Whenever a curriculum is written as in books, course manuals, modules or the whole curricular program, there is a need to have a try-out or field testing. This process will gather empirical data to support whether the material or the curriculum is useful, relevant, reliable and valid.
- 3. As the curriculum is being implemented, there is a need to continuously monitor the process Curriculum Monitoring Curriculum Evaluation 1. School- Based Evaluation 2. Accreditation
- 4. 2. Accreditation This is a voluntary process of submitting a curricular program to an external accrediting body for review in any level of education: basic, tertiary or graduate school to assure standard. Accreditation studies the statement of the educational intentions of the school and affirms a standard of excellence. The Purpose of accreditation are to faster excellence and improve programs. Usually there are ten areas for program accreditation one of which is curriculum and instruction. Quality instruction is a concern of curriculum.
- 5. WHAT ARE THE AREAS FOR ACCREDITATION UNDER CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION?
- 6. 1. Curriculum and Program of Studies Program of studies includes the clusters of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and experiences that will provide the students at any level with the necessary competencies for effective learning. For basic education, program of studies includes the subject areas in English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino and Makabayan. The first three clusters aim for the development of internationalism while the last two clusters develop Filipinism or nationalism. Any program of studies should meet the Department of Education requirements for basic education. All schools are mandated by the specific government agencies to comply with the minimum requirements of the curricular programs through the issuance of memoranda.
- 7. 2. Classroom Management For effective instruction, the use of appropriate classroom management is suggested. The teacher who implements the curriculum sees to it that management of teaching and learning in the classroom follows procedure and guidelines to enhance and create an environment conducive to learning. An environment conducive to learning considers the physical factors and human factors. The teachers’ role is to act as manager of the learners and learning.
- 8. 3. Instructional Processes or Methodologies How should a lesson be taught? What teaching methodologies should be used for a particular type of learners? Is there a fit or match between the lesson objectives and the methods of teaching? Has teaching or methods of delivery accomplished the objectives set? The decision of choosing and using the method of teaching is a crucial factor in curriculum and instruction. There are varied teaching methodologies that are compatible with the different learning styles of the students. These emerging strategies of teaching follow principles and theories that enhance learning outcomes. As teachers, there is a need to know not only the steps or strategies of teaching but to understand the pedagogical content knowledge of each strategy.
- 9. 4. Graduation Requirements Graduation means successful accomplishment of the curricular program of studies. A student has to accomplish its academic program as prescribed in the program of studies mentioned earlier. These requirements are clearly understood upon enrolment in collage by the students and by the parents for students in the elementary or high schools. The grade requirements of each subjects should be known. Aside from the academic subjects required, some curricula provide activities that are necessary and should be accomplished as a graduation requirement.
- 10. 5. Administrative Support for Effective Instruction A curriculum can be best implemented if there is support of the school administration. The required physical facilities like good classrooms, libraries, playground, laboratory, study areas are the primary responsibilities of the school administrators. Procurement of books and equipment should be made possible to facilitate instruction. The school class schedules should result to efficient and effective teaching and learning. Policies should be provided for punctuality of teachers and students in school attendance and submission of reports. Quality instruction should be sustained and other support for effective instruction.
- 11. 6. Evaluation of Academic Performance of Students In curriculum, it is necessary that learning outcomes be evaluated. The evaluation of students’ performance should make use of valid and reliable tools which are periodically reviewed and revised. Students should be informed and be clarified about the grading system as well as the standards used. Success of the school curriculum is shown in the results of the evaluation of the students’ performance.