FS-4-GUIDE

DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITYBACOLOR, PAMPANGA

Field Study 4Exploring the Curriculum

Prepared by:Group LeaderMembers

Prepared for:Jeanne C. Galura, Ed. D.Instructor

WHAT IS INSIDE?Episode 1: The IntentionEpisode 2: The ImplementationPart 1: Making the Curriculum WorkPart 2: School PracticesPart 3: The Teacher as Implementor of the CurriculumPart 4: Textbooks and Other Resource MaterialsEpisode 3: An Assessment

EPISODE 1THE INTENTIONEach school has a Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives for its students. It stands on the conviction that every learner should attain functional literacy necessary to adapt to the changing environment.

Objectives:1. Explain how the Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Objectives and Goals of the school relate with its curriculum2. Communicate clear learning goals appropriate to the learners3. Establish a learning environment that responds to the needs of the society4. Demonstrate the differences among children which need to be addressed through the curriculum

Procedure:1. Visit a school.2. Have a copy of the schools philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives.3. Analyze the philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives of the school relative to the schools curriculum.4. Prepare a reflection paper on the essence of a school having its philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives which are vertically aligned to its existing curriculum.5. Layout the documentation properly with captions.

EPISODE 2THE IMPLEMENTATIONThe curriculum is implemented on the belief that it will lead to national development. Thus, it serves as the means to move forward to the future. As it is implemented, the school provides learning opportunities to the students as well as the facilities, tools and equipment to be used and the teachers to handle them.Objectives:1. Identify processes in the effective curriculum implementation2. Determine the teaching methods and approaches, instructional materials and resources, and learning activities aligned to the existing curriculumProcedure:To attain the objectives, the episode is divided into several parts:Part 1: Making the Curriculum WorkPart 2: School PracticesPart 3: The Teacher as Implementer of the CurriculumPart 4: Textbooks and Other Resource MaterialsAs you read each part of the episode, follow the suggested steps.

Part 1: Making the Curriculum Work1. Arrange a class observation in the school that you visited.2. Take note of the learning environment, inside and outside the classroom.3. Find out how the school makes plans to implement the curriculum. Focus on the following: school data, class program, class size, teachers assignment and localization of the curriculum.4. Prepare a reflection paper on the experiences that you have encountered.Activity 1: School DataGather data in the Educational Management Information System (EMIS) of the school to give a good picture of its present state of education.SCHOOL ENROLLMENT BY GRADE LEVELGRADE LEVELNO. OF SECTIONSNO. OF MALESNO. OF FEMALESTOTAL

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grand Total:

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grand Total:

DROP-OUT RATE: ___________%COMPLETION RATE: ___________%ACHIEVEMENT RATE: ___________% (based from the results of the test administered by DepED)1. ENGLISH _________%2. MATHEMATICS __________%3. SCIENCE __________%4. FILIPINO _________%5. MAKABAYAN __________%Answer the following questions:1. How did the data affect the attainment of the Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives of the school?2. What are the factors affecting the rate of:A. Enrollment;B. Drop-out;C. Completion; andD. Achievement?Activity 2: School Facilities and EquipmentThe school provides a learning environment in attaining its goals. In order to respond to the needs of the learners, the school personnel should see to it that a conducive surrounding is provided to them.1. List down the school facilities that help in the implementation of the curriculum.2. What will happen if the school does not have enough facilities?3. What alternatives can you suggest in replacement of the following:A. Science Tools and Equipment;B. Physical Education Apparatuses; andC. Shop and Garden Tools?4. What other sources can you suggest to help the school in the procurement of these tools and equipment?Activity 3: Class ProgramRead the schedule of the class that you are observing. Record the learning areas, its sequence and time allotment.Answer the following questions:1. Are the subjects properly sequenced? Why or why not?2. Is the time allotted for each subject is in accordance with the K-12 Curriculum guidelines?3. Do the learners have enough time to rest and prepare for the next subject?4. Are there teachers who are either overloaded or underloaded?5. What incentives (if there is) are enjoyed by teachers who are overloaded?Activity 4: Class SizeA lot of factors contribute to the low performance of students. Some teachers say that the problem is with the curriculum. Some believe that it is the teachers lack of competence to teach the subject, while others say that it is because of the lack of textbooks and support from parents. How about the class size? The enrolment in public schools ballooned into uncontrollable size. Consider the number of students in the class you are observing against the size of the room.1. What is the size of the class? Record them as:A. Male: _________B. Female: __________Total: _________Is the room big enough for the total size of the students in the class? Defend your answer?2. How does the present condition affect the performance of the students?3. What measures were taken by the teacher to remedy the situation?4. How can you help improve the performance of students in big classes?Activity 5: Teachers AssignmentExamine the assignment of the teachers in the school. Find out the actual teaching hours of each faculty member.1. Do the teachers have the same number of teaching hours? Why or why not?2. What other assignments do teachers perform aside from actual teaching? (coordinatorship, chairmanship, department head, grade leader, head teacher, immediate supervisor, etc.) List the name of the teachers and their respective assignment or designation and functions.3. Do you think they can contribute to the realization of the schools Philosophy, and VMGO? Explain your answer.

Activity 6: Localization of the CurriculumLearners are different in many ways. They differ in their cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, needs, interests, skills, and mental abilities. However, these differences need to be addressed through the curriculum as part of the challenges of one of the programs of DepEd, Education for All (EFA) and the MTBA-MLE. The use of the indigenized/localized curriculum can be recommended.Did the teacher indigenize/localize the curriculum? Find the answer by observing his class. Indicate a check mark on the activities /practices which were done to make the curriculum relevant and suitable to the demands of the different groups of students.1Cites examples from local culture when the topic is related

2Displays local artifacts in the classroom

3Uses indigenous aids in teaching such as artifacts

4Discusses local problems and issues in the community

5Introduces local songs and dances through co-curricular activities

6Uses the dialect of the community

7Encourages the students to participate in local celebration

8Incorporates community resources in teaching*Invites resource persons in the community*Visit scenic sports

9Includes the local legends in the discussion

10Acknowledges the important contribution of local people

Analysis (for Part 1)Reflection (for Part 1)

Part 2: School PracticesThe school sees to it that the curriculum is alive. School activities are planned to provide the students a wealth of opportunities where they can acquire knowledge, develop their skills, and attain desirable values and attitudes not only in the confines of their classroom.Not only is the school personnel involved in these activities. The people in the community also join the school as they work together cooperatively in producing self-reliant students and therefore self-reliant citizens.Procedure:1. Examine the calendar of activities of the school you visited.2. Identify the activities where the students, community, and stakeholders are involved.3. Reflect on how the school activities help to attain the objectives of the curriculum.Activity 1: Calendar of Activities1. What are the different monthly activities of the school to enrich the curriculum?Fill the table below.MONTHACTIVITIES

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

2. What have you noticed with the development of the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain of the learners? How do these activities help the students?Activity 2: Other School ActivitiesReview the objectives of the K-12 Curriculum from Kindergarten up to Grade 12.Think of the possible activities that can be done to accomplish the objectives of k-12. Identify some co-curricular and extra-curricular activities which can be incorporated.Co-curricular activities are those that reinforce and enhance learning in the different academic subjects.Extra-curricular activities are those that may not be related to any academic subject but they are done to enrich the curriculum.1. What co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are being done in the school to attain the objectives? List them down in the appropriate column.CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESEXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2. How did the activities above help attain the objectives of K-12?3. If you are a curricular planner, what other co-curricular activities would you include?Activity 3: Community Involvement1. List down the specific school activities where the people in the community are involved.2. List down the specific school activities where the school personnel are involved.3. How do these activities help the school in the attainment of its goals?4. Why is it important to establish community linkages?Analysis (Part 2)Reflection (Part 2)

Part 3: The Teacher as Implementer of the CurriculumThe teacher is responsible in the implementation of the curriculum. Find out why the teacher plays an important role in the curriculum.Procedure:1. Conduct a class observation. Identify the curricular approaches and strategies the teacher is using. Observe how the learners interact.2. Interview the teacher. Find out the factors that affect her skills in implementing the curriculum. Determine what the teacher needs to improve in her craft.3. Reflect on the teachers role in implementing the existing curriculum.Activity 1: Curricular Approaches and StrategiesThe teacher is the implementer of the curriculum. She makes plans and chooses the method that will best suit the needs and interest of her students. In doing so, she always considers the learning competencies of the grade level.1. Identify the curricular approaches and strategies that the teacher is using. Which of the following approaches did you observe: Integrative modes of teaching (thematic teaching, content-based instruction, focusing inquiry or generic competency model); Collaborative teaching strategies (case studies, discussions, student-moderated, debates, collaborative writing, collaborative presentation, games, demonstrations, etc); Application of life skills; Application of valuing process; and Activities that address multiple intelligences?2. How did the students respond in the class?3. Was the approach or strategy effective? Why or why not?4. What suggestions can you give to improve the strategy?Activity 2: Interactive Learning ApproachesDuring the class discussion, the teacher tends to do the talking most of the time. If we are going to compare the length of time she talks and the amount of time the students recite we would be shocked to find out that she is actually delivering a lecture. The class is very much teacher dominated.As you observe a class, find out how the students interact in the discussion.1. What interactive activities were done in the class? How? List down at least five (5).2. If you are the teacher, how will you make the lesson more learner-centered instead of teacher-dominated?3. What approaches will you use to make the students engage in collaborative learning? How will you use them?4. What techniques will you employ to get them involved in every activity of the class? How will you employ them?Interview at least three (3) teachers in the school you are visiting. Ask them: How does ___________ factor affect the skills of the teacher in implementing the curriculum?Consider the following factors:A. Length of ServiceB. EligibilityC. In-service Training/Seminar AttendedD. Gender (Male, Female, Gay, Lesbian)Activity 3: Training of TeachersInterview your cooperating teacher. Request her to enumerate the in-service trainings for teachers that she attended since she started teaching (if possible). Use the guide questions.1. What in-service training for teachers did you attend?2. Did the in-service training help you improve your teaching competence?3. What in-service training do you think should be conducted by your school to help the teachers to improve their craft? List down at least five (5) of them according to its necessity and urgency (rank 1, being the highest).Analysis (Part 3)Reflection (Part 3)

Part 4: Textbooks and Other Supporting MaterialsThe textbooks, teachers manual, the K-12 Curriculum Guide are tools of instruction. They are used as the vehicles for implementing the curriculum.Procedure:1. On the grade level that you are observing, request a copy of the textbooks and other support materials they are using for your evaluation.2. Reflect on how the textbook and other support materials help in implementing the curriculum.Activity 1: The TextbooksThe textbooks are tools for instruction. They are the curriculum translations into manageable classrooms. What are the textbooks/workbooks that the students are using? Classify them into the different learning areas.Subject/Learning AreaList of Textbooks/ WorkbooksRatio of Books to the No. of Students

Answer the following questions:1. What other instructional materials/references are used if the textbooks are not sufficient?2. What scheme does the teacher employ to remedy the lack of textbooks in her class?Activity 2: Sourcing Other Materials of InstructionSelect from the K-12 Learning Competencies or the PELC/PSLC (if the school still uses it) the objectives/competencies of a specific learning area. Examine the textbooks. Write the source of the material. Complete the table below.Objectives/Competencies(taken from K-12/PELC/PSLC)Title of the Books, Year Published and the Author

1. What do you think are the factors to be considered when choosing textbooks?

Activity 3: Learning CompetenciesWith the birth of K-12, the former handbooks for learning competencies are the PELC and PSLC. Investigate if there is a new handbook for learning competencies under the K-12 curriculum. It should contain the objectives that determine the contents of the lesson as well as the strategies, assessment and procedures to use.Get a copy of the K-12 under the learning area that you are observing and go through it.Answer the following questions:1. Why is it important to familiarize yourself with the K-12 Curriculum Guide?2. Read the competencies for the grade level you are observing. Read everything from top to bottom. What have you noticed about each one of the learning unit?3. What is usually done when the objective is broad?4. Why should the lesson or topics be properly sequenced?5. What should be done by the teacher to maximize the learning of students?Activity 4: What Should You Know?Look through the K-12 Curriculum Guide. Observe the horizontal sequence from one grade level to another.1. Was there sequence from one grade level to another?2. Is it important to know what your students have learned from the previous year? Why or why not?3. Do you think this knowledge will help you in planning your lesson? Explain your answer.Analysis (Part 4)Reflection (Part 4)

Episode 3: An AssessmentThe curriculum serves as guide to teaching. However, the teacher needs to adjust the curriculum to the actual circumstances and needs of the learners.The curriculum may undergo some revisions or changes during the implementation. That is why there is a need to have a continuous assessment of the attainment of its goals. Indeed, curriculum development is a never-ending process.Objective:To assess the extent of the curriculum goalsProcedure:1. Read the objectives of the K-12 Curriculum.2. Go over the activities you have done in Episode 1 and 2.3. Use the rating scale to assess the attainment of the curriculum objectives based on: School Environment School Practices The Teacher as Implementer of the Curriculum The textbooks and Other Support Materials4. Make a summary of your findings.Activity 1: Extent of the Attainment of ObjectivesMake a personal evaluation as to what extent the objectives of the K-12 program are attained based on a set of criteria. Indicate with a check mar the extent of attainment of the curriculum objectives.Indicators:5 Very Great Extent4 Great Extent3 Moderate Extent2 Slight Extent1 Not at AllCRITERIA12345

A. School Environment in Making the Curriculum Work

1. Updated EMIS data

2. Well-maintained school facilities and equipment

3. Well-planned class schedule

4. Controlled class size

5. Well-distributed teaching load

B. School practices

1. Relevant school activities provided

2. Community involvement in school activities

3. Enhanced co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

C. The teacher as Implementer of the Curriculum

1. Use of the curricular approaches and strategies

2. In-service training of the teachers

3. Teachers curriculum vitae (length of service, gender, eligibility, etc)

D. Textbooks and Other Support Materials

1. Sufficient textbooks provided to learners

2. Sourcing other materials of instruction

3. Familiarization with the K-12 curriculum

Make a summary of your findings and give your suggestions and recommendations.Prepare the final reflection paper.

Republic of the PhilippinesDON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITYBacolor, Pampanga

November 11, 2014Prof. ANITA G. SIBUGPrincipalLaboratory High SchoolThis University

Madam:

The Field Study courses of the Don Honorio Ventura Technological State Universitys College of Education as reflected in each subject description requires the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) students to observe practical learning experiences aligned to the different professional subjects.In this regard, may you allow our Field Study classes to do their observation of classes in the Laboratory High School from November up to March 2015?Thank you for your usual support.Respectfully yours,Mrs. ROSE LYNN D. VILLANUEVAInstructor 1, Field Study 4

Noted:

RIZA B. LINTAG, Ed.D.Chair, BSED Program

Approved:

DOLORES T. QUIAMBAO, Ed.D.Dean, College of Education