FS4 Exploring the curriculum

FS4 Exploring the Curriculum
FIELD STUDY

EPISODE 2
“TELL ME”

Name of FS Student: Mr. Ronnie Z. Valenciano Jr,
Course: BSE Major in Biological Science Year & Section: 3B
Resource Teacher: Ms. Nathalie A. Emila Signature:
School: Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (Lab. High School)

Your Target

At the end of this episode, you should be able to deliberate on the principles involved
in designing the curriculum and the learning activities provided.

Your Map

In your observation please do the following steps:

1. Critique the information from
the curriculum theory and
practice through the 2. Write your
observation of the : observations including
a. Learning the information you
environment gather.
b. Subject matter
c. Books and Internet
Resources used

3. Reflect on your
experiences.

Your Tools

For this episode, please use the Activity Form provided for you below.

MY OBSERVATION REPORT

Name: Mr. Ronnie Z. Valenciano Jr. Date of Observation: March 15, 2012
Subject Observed: FILIPINO 1
The Learning Environment Subject Matter/s Covered Library and/ or Internet
Resources
* Teacher sometimes ill To grasp the structure of The use of computers in
prepared to adapt to the subject, one must education is base on the
changing concepts of child continue or understood two fully assumption:
development, frequently created the relationship between that is teaching is mostly
a school environment which the facts and ideas if not solely presenting
fostered license rather than which constitute the the materials to students
freedom. subject (Bruner, Jerome, and that teaching is
”The Process of primarily technical
An important principle Education”) activity, whereas in
for the teacher to keep The teacher should fact,it is a
in mind is that of making make sure that minimum humanservice…the key
the learning standard or level of to computer use is still
environment as proficiency is attained by human factor. (Ornstein,
“stimulating” as the class before moving 1990)
possible. on to the next lesson or The instruction must be
The learning topic. This is the reason assisted by technology.
environment of the why curriculum makers The technologies
school includes the are advsed to be upgrade the quality of
interaction of the realistic in projecting the teaching and learning in
students inside the subject matter and avoid schools.
classroom. The giving the students “too The use of library boost
interaction that occur much, too soon” and to educational paradigm
indicates that the teach only “little matter, shifts that gives
curriculum is interesting but well mastered”. importance to holistic
and effective hence the The content of he learning. The students
teacher , as the curriculum is always have the confidence to
implementer of the based on the learner’s their learning because
curriculum has the background and the they have the
responsibility to the expectation of the responsibility on “what
effectiveness of it. society to the learners. to learn and how to
learn.”

My Understanding and Insights on Curriculum Principles and Theories

The design or curriculum organization is determined largely by the increased in
knowledge of how learning takes place, the characteristics and needs of the learners as they grow
and develop information about the ideals of culture, social needs and problems and statement of
objective education.

MY INSIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS:
The Learning Environment Subject Matter/s Covered Library and/ or Internet
Resources

Imagine a learning As a future implementer The physical object as the
environment which s full of of curriculum, I will assure the instructional material would help
annoyances and disturbances reliability and validity of my the teacher in facilitating
do you think you can study on lesson. Of course there are learning. Teachers were busy
that environment? Of course no, considerations to include and it persons, therefore, they need
that kind of environment is not must be stated on the an assistant and that would be
conducive to learning. observable behaviors. the computers. A computer is
In relation to the There is a need to have helpful in assisting instruction
curriculum, the learning different methods or approaches and in managing the instruction.
environment (society) will be the in delivering the subject matter If I would practice my
basis to do some changes on for me to ensure the interest profession, I will not limit my
the curriculum. The ever – and learning of my students. students in using library and
changing needs of society and The sequence of my internet resources. On this way,
the learners would tell if the teaching process should be the learners will learn on how to
present curriculum is still vertically organized for my discover different ideas,
effective. students relate the previous principles and concepts that
Say for instance the topic to the next topic. It is also cannot be found inside the
emergence of K to 12 my responsibility to determine classroom. But still my guidance
curriculums. This new the learning experiences related will always there because there
curriculum is the responses of to subject matter and enhance are some unreliable sources in
administration for the Filipino the reflective learning to my the internet which may disturb
Workers compete to the global students. the focus of students.
working community. As the maxim had stated,
“Two heads are better than
one.” This would results to the
acquisition of more knowledge
and mastery of lessons and at
the same time would produce
an independent learners.

My Understanding and Insights on Curriculum Principles and Theories

To understand the essence of curriculum, an individual should experience
first all of the phases of the curriculum in order to address the possible problems that may
encounter in the utilization of this. The different phases are interrelated to each other. The
feedback on every phase will be also the feedback to the other phases of curriculum.
Every design of curriculum has specified learning activities which may
focus to the subjects, problems and learners. The organization of curriculum contributes to
the effective implementation of activities and experiences needed to serve the objectives of
the school.

REFERENCES:

Banzon, Priscillano T. Foundations of Curriculum
Development and Management.
National Book Store: Philippines, 2001.

Ornstein, Allan C. Strategies for Effective Teaching,
Harper Collins Publisher: New York, 1990.

Palma, Jesus C. Curricullum Development System,
National Book Store: Philippines, 1992.

DOCUMENTATION:

The following photos were taken as part of the validity of this document is concerned.

Rectangle arrangement of chairs provides
a good game strategy for Ms. Emila

FIELD STUDY

EPISODE 3
“COLLECT AND CRITIQUE”

Name of FS Student: Mr. Ronnie Z. Valenciano Jr,

Your Target

At the end of this episode, you should be able to explain the importance of curriculum
through reflections from the observations made about it as used by the teacher.
Your Map
2. Analyze the syllabus in terms
1. Revisit the school and
of the following:
request the teacher to show
to you a syllabus of a A. Topic
particular subject. B. Learning Activities
C. Assessment of Learning

3. Interview a teacher on the
4. Examine the assessment tools process of preparing the
used by critiquing whether or not syllabus, giving attention to the
it is product – based or following:
performance – based. a. Challenges
b. Resources needed
c. Planning Strategies

Your Tools


MY ANALYSIS REPORT

Name: Mr. Ronnie Z. Valenciano Jr. Date of Observation: March 15, 2012
The Topic Learning Activities Assessment of Learning

The topics were Includes the description Includes personal
vertically arranged. of the things need to be communication
Includes the PVMGO as learned. strategies specifically
the first topic. Includes reflective interviews.
Introducing the grading activities which enhance Includes performance –
system to the students the interest of students based strategy.
is included. on the subject matter. Includes pencil and
Topics were divided in Includes different paper test such as
every grading period. strategies such as the essay, exams and select
There is a match didactic approach. response.
between the topics and Includes the moral Includes oral
the stated objectives. lesson that maintains presentation.
In relation to the the values of students. Includes anecdotal
curriculum, the topics in (values integration) record.
the subject matter were The learning activities of Includes rubrics
based on the needs of the teacher possessed a Includes discussion
the learners and on the “real – life situation” Use projects and
expectation established activities that enhances cartooning.
by the society to the their creativity in solving The assessment tools
students. life problems. used were both
performance – based
and traditional or
conventional method. In
relation to the
curriculum, the
assessments were
aligned to the learning
activities and objectives
of the topic.

MY INTERVIEW REPORT

Name: Mr. Ronnie Z. Valenciano Jr. Date of Interview: March 15, 2012
CHALLENGES RESOURCES NEEDED PLANNING STRATEGIES

The challenges in Resources were Strategies were
establishing syllabus are procured by the school planned according to the
the following: such as the internet educational psychology
a. It is hard to decide resources. of students.
on what will be the It is prepared prior to the
first topic to discuss discussion. List all the strategies
in the subject matter. In some cases students and distribute it to
b. Some of the topics provide their own appropriate topics.
were not discussed materials or resources
due to unexpected suchas the book of Determine the learning
activities of the Ibong adarna. styles of students then
school. Resources were school select the appropriate
c. Time allotment does based or internet based. strategy.
not suffice the Ensures the alignment
teaching and of resources to the Set the learning
learning process. learning activities. environment according
d. Not all the If available, guidelines of to the needs of students.
assessment tools resources were
were not carry out introduced. Identify what is
effectively. Communicate with the important, difficult and
e. It is hard to other stakeholders unfamiliar studying
anticipate the regarding the other material.
learning styles of resources.
students due to their
differences.

Ms. Emila during the interview. Relax Ma’am, inhale, exhale, inhale , exhale.
Oh see! You are starting to smile!

FIELD STUDY

EPISODE 4
“CHECK POINTS”

Name of FS Students: Group 2

Your Target

At the end of this episode, you should be able to give some principles involved in
designing the curriculum.

Your Map
2. Take note of the different
1.Visit a school and choose a class learning environment provided in
to be observed. Then arranged with the lesson plan for specific subject
the teacher that you are going to area. Generate information on the
conduct a class observation. following: objectives , strategies
and assessment of tools used.

3. Find out whether or not the
4. Reflect on your FS strategies are aligned with
experience and share the objectives and
thoughts, insights, and assessment of learning.
feelings in class Make a matrix of information
from the observations made.

Your Tools


MY OBSERVATION REPORT

Name: Group 2 Year & Section: 3B
Level: First year High School Section: I – A

Teacher’s Objectives:

(Note: The main pupose of the class is to review the concepts of Ibong Adarna in preparation
to the examination. Therefore there is no formal teaching process occur.. Wejust assume the
objectives.)

After one hour review the students should be able to:
a. Internalize the concepts of Ibong Adarna.
b. Acquire correct response on the questions.
c. Apply the learning during the examination.
(Source: Valenciano, Ronnie Jr. Z.)
a. To review/ recall the students knowledge about Ibong Adarna.
b. To determine the stdent’s learnings.
c. To prepare the stdents for their final exam.
(Source: Luz, Charmaine Cheska H.)
a. To recall and review the lessons.
b. To prepare the mind of students for the incoming exam.
(Reyes, Cherrie Rose J.)
a. To develop the familiarization of the logical sequence of the myth.
b. To uphold those characters and events in the relationship of Ibong Adarna.
c. To provide additional points on the incoming exam.
(Source: Sabularse, Cyril B.)

Describe the Strategies
*The strategies that the teacher used were by making rectangle and the students will
participate through the questions in the box and will answer by another student. This strategies is
called recalling method which enhances the mind of students towards the topic (Reyes, Cherrie Rose,
2012).
*Each student form a rectangle and allowing each other to recall the events on the story.
The teacher provides several questions like “pick – up” strategy and tried to answer the by the
student being pick by the representative and follows. It is very applicable especially in recalling the
logical sequence of the story (Sabularse, Cyril, 2012).
* From the classroom management, the teacher has a good strategy until it reaches the
classroom activity. There is a drill in the process, wherein the characters and events in the topic need
to be memorized then repetition of same material occur for the automatic response of the students.
After the activity, a didactic approach was utilized, the students search for the moral lesson that the
literary piece wants to convey through essay test give by the teacher, The strategies are aligned to
the objectives of the teacher.(Valenciano, 2012)

The strategies are the following: Collaborative learning, humor in the class, team based

learning and games.(Luz, 2012)

Describe the Assessment Tools Used:

During the lesson proper, oral questioning was utilized wherein all students were standing and
whoever answered correctly on the question, she has the right to sit down. The questions were raffled
and the person who will answer the questions are picked up in a lottery way. After the activity, all the
students sat down. For the last activity, the teacher conducted the essay test which is all about the
learning for the whole year on the myth and whether the teacher provides effective learning to them.
During the lesson proper, a performance based assessment was used.(Valenciano,2012).
Peer review, students assess themselves and each other. The teacher’s assessment jibe to her
objectives because her major objective is to review.(Luz,2012)
The assessment tool uses a box which consists of questions and the student will answer it by
calling their names. (Reyes,2012)
Actually Ms. Emila really doen’t provide formal classroom discussion, what she did ia all about
recitation method through performance based assessment. But still it is actually perfect because all of
the students are able to answer it correctly. (Sabularse,2012)

The group two students include the following:

Avila, Ernie C.
Llunar, Symonette
Luz, Cheska.
Miña, Ma. Cresilda
Olleres, Karen
Rabeje, Elizabeth
Reyes, Cherrie Rose J
Sabularse, Cyril
Senir, Bhea
Sinahonon, Jennifer
Valera, Jonnebell L.
Valiente, Maica
Valenciano, Ronnie Jr. Z.

REMARKS (on the
STRATEGIES ASSESSMENT alignment of the
OBJECTIVES objectives, strategies
and assessment)
After one hour review A didactic approach An essay exam was There is an alignment
the students should be was utilized, students used, wherein students of objectives and
able to: search for the moral were asked on thei strategies and
lesson that literary learnings. assessment. The level
a.Internalize the piece wants to convey. of objectives is more on
concepts of Ibong analysis.
Adarna. There is a drill process Oral questioning was The obj. is more on
in the lesson proper, used and all students knowledge level and
b.Acquire correct wherein memorization were required to assessment is
response on the is emphasized. answer the questions. appropriate.
questions.

c.Apply the learning This is the combination The assessment made The application level
during the examination. of the two approaches. on this objective is was emphasized by the
(Source: Valenciano, observable during the 3rd obj.
Ronnie Jr. Z.) final examination.

d.To review/ recall the Cooperative learning in The teacher used a The objectives
students knowledge which students work holistic assessment expressed the concern
about Ibong Adarna. together in small specifically peer review, of the teacher to the
groups. They need to to assess the students students.
e.To determine the be careful but they if there is improvement
stdent’s learnings. don’t require of learnings, The teacher uses
permanently formed various types of
f.To prepare the groups. strategies to improve
stdents for their final Games enable the student learning and
exam. students to solve real oral participation for the
(Source: Luz, problems in safe students.
Charmaine Cheska H.) environment.

g.To recall and review Strategies used are Recalling method was She used good strategy
the lessons. good for the students used in which students and her voice was to
that have different need to memorize the low and she speaks in
h.To prepare the mind behavior and enable basic concept. fluent Filipino. She is
of students for the them to participate in Seating arrangement approachable to all the
incoming exam. the class. was also used. students.
(Reyes, Cherrie Rose
J.)

i.To develop the She used good The assessment tools The alignment of
familiarization of the strategies for the are mostly in the written objectives, strategies
logical sequence of the students to learn and form. and assessment is
myth. motivate ad enjoy the quite good. Because
lesson. She ask the students to her strategies used
j.To uphold those write the reactions aims to achieve the
characters and events Sheconducted games, about the stories read objectives and the
in the relationship of play..etc. and wrote an essay. assessment is very well

Ibong Adarna. connected to the topic
k.To provide additional and to the objective
points on the incoming which is the goal of the
exam. teaching and klearning
(Source: Sabularse, process. (Llunar,
Cyril B.) Symonette, 2012)

REFERENCE

Calderon, Jose F. Ed.d.Principles and Practices of Teaching,
Great books Trading: Quezon City, 1998.

DOCUMENTATION

Ms. Emila: We will have a review this afternoon but before that I just don’t want to hear any noise.
Now that you are ready, arranged your chairs with no noise.
Students: Psst…refrain doing some noise…
Ms. Emila: We will have a game this afternoon.
(Students were very eager about the announcement of Ms. Emila)

During the game session. My groupmates were very eager in observing the class.
Student: Ma’am here, I know the answer.

Student:Ma’am I need to sit down I’m starting to get tired standing.
Student: Okay I’ll write what Ms. Emila had deserved.

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