This course includes the fundamental research-based concepts and principles in curriculum and curriculum development as a foundation to engage prospective teachers as curricularists. Emphasis is given to the more active role of the teacher in planning a developmentally sequenced teaching-learning process; identifying constructively- aligned learning outcomes and competencies; contextualizing, localizing and indigenizing curricula; implementing relevant and responsive learning programs, and evaluating the curriculum towards its improvement. Moreover, this course also gives emphasis to the teachers’ individual, collegial and collaborative roles in managing school curriculum change vis-à-vis various contexts of teaching- learning, curricula requirements and curricular reforms.
This course includes the fundamental research-based concepts and principles in curriculum and curriculum development as a foundation to engage prospective teachers as curricularists. Emphasis is given to the more active role of the teacher in planning a developmentally sequenced teaching-learning process; identifying constructively- aligned learning outcomes and competencies; contextualizing, localizing and indigenizing curricula; implementing relevant and responsive learning programs, and evaluating the curriculum towards its improvement. Moreover, this course also gives emphasis to the teachers’ individual, collegial and collaborative roles in managing school curriculum change vis-à-vis various contexts of teaching- learning, curricula requirements and curricular reforms.