Subject : Educ. 211R (Curriculum Development )Topic : Curriculum Innovations : Local and Global TrendsReporter : Tata V. BatuaProfessor : Dr. Robert L. Detchos, Jr.

What is Curriculum Innovation? This are interventions made and proposed by curriculum makers to address some curricular lapses and concerns thus achieving better learning through teaching.

Some Curricular Issues and Concerns1. Poor Academic Performance of Learners2. Some Curricular Innovations are results of bandwagon but are not well supported by

managers.3. Innovations are not communicated to all.4. Curricular innovations lack the sense of ownership from stakeholders5. Lack of Regular Monitoring and Evaluation6. Innovations results to teacher burnout

LOCAL CURRICULAR INNOVATIONS 2002 Basic Education Curriculum Third Elementary Education Program (TEEP) Secondary Education Improvement and Development Program (SEDIP) The New Teacher Education Curriculum for BEEd and BSEd Ladderized Curriculum for Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education (BTTE) Instructional and Curricular Excellence in School Leadership and Management- DepEd

EXCELS

2002 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Vision, Mission and Rationale of the Curriculum The Department of Education, envisions every learner to be functionally literate, equipped with life skills, appreciative of arts and sports and imbued with the desirable values of a person who is “Makabayan, Makatao, Maka-kalikasan at Maka-Diyos.”

Salient Features of the Curriculum Empowers lifelong learners through the attainment of functional literacy Decongestion of Curriculum into five learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science,

Filipino and Makabayan Integrative Teaching as a Mode of Instructional Delivery – are teaching approaches that

is interactive, collaborative and innovative.

1. THEMATIC TEACHING Is an integrative teaching method which requires organization of themes around

ideas. The theme provides focus and helps learners to see the meaningful connections across subject areas.

2. CONTENT – BASED INSTRUCTION ( CBI ) Is an integration of content learning with language teaching. The language

curriculum is centered on the academic needs and interest of the learners.3. FOCUSING INQUIRY

Is an interdisciplinary approach that uses questions to organize learning. Learners become creators rather than recipient of knowledge.

4. GENERIC COMPETENCY MODEL Learners are enrolled in three to four linked or related courses or subject

areas. In Makabayan for instance, competencies can be clustered into personal development,Social competencies and work and special skills.

THIRD ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEEP) This was flagship project of DEPED in response to the Social Reform Agenda

initiatives of the government. Focused only on the elementary level and goals were improved learning

achievement, improve completion rates, access to quality elementary education.

Funded by World Bank and Japan Bank for International Cooperation which began in 1996 and concluded in 2005.

THE MAJOR EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF TEEP ARE:1. Advocacy2. In – service Training for Teachers ( INSET )3. School Improvement and Innovation Facility ( SIIF )4. Student Assessment ( SA )5. Educational Management Information System ( EMIS )6. Also advocated principal empowerment in all the educational component

SECONDARY EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SEDIP) Its purpose was to improve equitable access to secondary education in poverty affected

areas :1. To improve the quality and relevance of secondary education in the project provinces2. To increase the rates of participation in and completion of secondary education in

underserved areas.3. To support decentralization process towards the transfer of greater management

responsibilities and decision making authority to the schools at provincial levels.

THE NEW TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR BEED AND BSED This was implemented by CMO 30, s, 2004 There are two teacher Education Degrees which are offered by the Teacher Training

Institutions and this are : Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) – structured to meet the needs of professional

teachers for elementary schools and special education program. Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) – for the needs of professional teachers in high

schools. New Teacher Education Curriculum is made up of three components.

1. General Education ( 63 units for both BEEd and BSEd )2. Professional Education ( 54 units for BEEd and 51 units for BSEd )3. Specialization or Content Course ( 57 units for BEEd and 60 units for BSEd )

Both degree courses require 174 units

LADDERIZED CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION (BTTE)

The Bachelor of Technical Education prepares teachers in technical-vocational education (TVET) who are equipped not only with strong theoretical understanding but also with exposure to industry.

Curricular Model A of the BTTE It is offered for high school graduates who could meet the admission requirements of the

College. Curricular Model B of BTTE Is offered to graduates of Two-Year Trace Technical Curriculum and Three-Year

Diploma of Technology Program.

INSTRUCTIONAL AND CURRICULAR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

It is a short course package of SEAMEO INNOTECH for elementary and secondary school administrators on developing instructional and development leadership

Teaching in the EXCELS is primarily delivered through print self-instructional modules augmented by use of interactive tools such as chat, discussion forums and emails.

The learning modules incorporate the 4A’S of Adult Learning ( Activity, Analysis, Abstraction and Application )

Learning Modality – after the students get their learning package, they can immediately study at their own pace.

Evaluation System – Each learner will be given feedback in the form of qualitative narratives by the tutors for their outputs. They will rated with A = 3 Excellent, B = 2 Pass and C = 1 deficient.

Time Table – the duration of time expected of all learners to finish the course is 50 hours which is equal to a 3 – unit course. A maximum of 2 weeks is given to accomplish each module. Since there are 2 modules a maximum of 4 weeks is expected.

GLOBAL AND CURRICULAR INNOVATIONSProject Child (Computer Helping Instruction and Learning Development)

Is a research-based instructional delivery system that enables one to intensify the curriculum with technology and hands-on learning.

CHILD goals are to : Modify the school structure and create classroom conditions conducive to learning

with technology Create cohesive unit of work that foster strategies for thinking Reign curriculum for reading, language arts and mathematics so as to cover the

content integrating use of computer in the curriculum.

CHILD focuses on K-5 self-contained teaching using a triangulated approach. Cluster of three experts work across three grade levels to teach 3 basic formats in technology, hands-on and paper and pencil.

The primary level cluster is made up of K to grade 2 and the intermediate cluster is Grade 3-5.

One room is set up for reading, one for writing and one for mathematics. Learners from each grade level in the cluster move among the room to spend one hour

per day working in each of the three major areas.

6 STATIONS OR LEARNING CENTERS IN PROJECT CHILD CLASSROOM Computer Station for technology-based Learning Textbook Station for written work Challenge Station for Creative Expression Exploration Station for hands-on Activities Teacher Station for additional Instruction Support

BRAIN BASED LEARNING Is an approach to teaching based on research in neuroscience. It suggest that brain

learns naturally Brain Based theory includes an eclectic mix of techniques allowing teachers to connect

learning to students’ real life experiences. It encompasses education concepts like mastery learning, problem based-learning,

cooperative education, multiple intelligence, experiential learning.

CORE PRINCIPLES GUIDING BRAIN-BASED EDUCATION The brain perceives whole and parts simultaneously The brain is parallel processor which can perform activities at once Information is stored in multiple areas of the brain and is retrieved through multiple

memory and neutral pathways Learning engages the whole body. All learning is mind to body Humans’ search for meaning comes from patterning Emotions are critical to patterning and drive our attention, meaning and memory Meaning is more important than information Learning involves focused attention and peripheral perceptions We have two types of memory: spatial and rote Complex learning is enhanced by challenge and by stress Learning is developmental

INTERACTIVE TEACHING USED IN BRAIN – BASED LEARNING Orchestrated Immersion – learning environments are created to provide authentic

learning experiences. Relaxed Alertness – efforts are made to eliminate fear while maintaining a highly

challenging environment. Active Processing – the learners consolidate and internalize information by actually

processing these information.