THE TEACHER AND THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
A person who involved curriculum knowing, writing, planning, implementing, innovating, and initiating may be designated as curricularist.
Instructions: Identify on the blanks provided who am I as a Curricularist based on the cases presented.And explain your answer
Case 9: My principal asked me to attend a writeshop to make the lesson exemplars in the teaching of science in Grade 7. In the workshop, I used my experiences as a science teacher for ten years, and my knowledge of the subject matter. At the end of three days, I was able to produce lesson exemplars which I am proud of.
Case 10: From grade 7 to grade 10 of the K to 12 Enhanced Curriculum, science as a subject is presented, taught and learned in a spiral manner. This is part of the DepEd implementing guidelines of the curriculum. I am a Biology major, and I have insufficient knowledge about the other areas of science such as Physics and Earth Science. Because of this dilemma, I have to request the principal that we have team teaching. Which role of the curricularist, am I trying to do?
Based on the cases presented, in Case 9, the curricularist is acting as a curriculum writer and planner. They are attending a writeshop to create lesson exemplars for teaching science in Grade 7. They draw on their experiences as a science teacher and knowledge of the subject matter to produce these lesson exemplars.
In Case 10, the curricularist is acting as a curriculum implementer. They are recognizing their own limited knowledge in certain areas of science and requesting team teaching to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education in science. By requesting team teaching, they are ensuring that the curriculum guidelines of teaching science in a spiral manner are implemented effectively.
Based on the presented case, the role of the curricularist in Case 10 is "implementing."
Explanation: In Case 10, the curricularist is facing a dilemma regarding their insufficient knowledge about certain areas of science. In order to address this issue, they propose the idea of team teaching to the principal. By doing so, they are attempting to implement the curriculum in a way that ensures the students receive comprehensive instruction in all areas of science.
Based on the cases presented, in Case 9, the curricularist is involved in writing lesson exemplars and utilizing their experience as a science teacher to create these materials. They are taking their knowledge of the subject matter and applying it to develop exemplary lessons.
In Case 10, the curricularist is requesting team teaching because they have insufficient knowledge about certain areas of science that are part of the curriculum. By suggesting team teaching, they recognize that collaborating with other teachers who have expertise in those areas can provide a more comprehensive education for the students.
In both cases, the curricularist is primarily involved in the planning and implementation aspects of curriculum development. They are utilizing their knowledge and experience to create effective lesson materials (Case 9) and seeking collaboration to ensure a well-rounded education (Case 10).