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FS 4

Exploring the Curriculum

FIELD STUDY Episode 3 “TELL ME”

Name of FS Student Jolina V. Macaranas Course Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics

Year & Section Math 4-1

Cooperating School Dalandanan National High School

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

Your Map In your observation, please do the following steps: Step 1: Critique the information from the curriculum theory and practice through observation of the: a. Learning Environment b. Subject Matter c. Books and Internet Resources used Step 2: Write your observations including the information you gather. Step 3: Reflect on your experience.

Your Tools My Observation Report on Interaction Name: Jolina V. Macaranas

The Learning Environment

Table and chairs are properly arranged and there are also chairs for left-handed. Well ventilated, some of the classrooms have 4 to 3 ceiling fan. There are inspirational quotes on the walls with designs. There’s an bulletin board for announcements, officer, cleaners and list of outstanding students.

Date of Visit: August 24, 2016

Subject Matter/s Covered The subject matter follows what’s on the curriculum guide. The teacher’s mastery of the subject matter. The examples given by the teacher, seat works and weekly quizzes. The objective are attained.

Library and/or Internet Resources Everyone is welcome in the library even visitors and observers. Some shelves are full with books and few are not. There are available books for grade 7- 10.

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

MY INSIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS The Learning Subject Library

Environment

The learning environment must be conducive to learning. It should be well ventilated. The room is clean to avoid distractions to students. The blackboard, table and chairs are in good condition and enough.

Matter/s Covered The subject matter must follow what on the curriculum.

and/or Internet Resources The resources must be prioritize because it is where all the knowledge can be gained and it must be accessible to all. When I visit the library, I expect that there’s a group of students studying together but there’s no one. I’m so disappointed about that. Maybe they are not informed of how helpful the library is. I hope that soon it will be formally introduced to them so that the books will be very happy because there’s someone who will use them.

Your Analysis Why should teachers know about curriculum design? The teacher should be knowledgeable about the curriculum design because this is his/ her guide throughout the school year. The resources, assessment tools, modules and last but not the least the objectives that she needs. All the knowledge that the students must learn is anchored on the curriculum. If the teacher failed to follow that her teachings will also fail.

What do most principles and theories of curriculum development have in common? How is this commonality expressed or spelled out in the curriculum of the class you have observed? As of now, we have a class about curriculum design. From what I have learned, most progressive principles and theories about curriculum development revolves around “the total learning experience” and how the students are the center of learning. The curriculum, unlike before is designed basing on the needs of the students. It is no longer designed for the ease of the teacher’s implementation. In the class observed, the instruction is modified for every student. If they think that the students cannot cope up with their classmates in doing the same task, they provide another task for this student. If a student fails to do a task because he simply cannot do it, learning must be a continuous process.

Your Reflections

From your FS experience, keep in touch with our most meaningful learning and express it through abstract visual representation. Please use appropriate colors to represent your feelings and significant learning.