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Pilot Testing, Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation
of the Curriculum
Curriculum DevelopmentModule IIILeson 3
By; Edgar MalanoProf. Ed.
MABINI COLLEGESCollege of Education
Daet, Camarines Norte
Pilot Testing or Field Try-Out
This process will gather empirical data to support whether the material or the curriculum is useful, relevant, reliable and valid.Most field testing or try out follow some form of research designs.
Using the principles of curriculum writing and backed up by the content specialization of the writers and the consultants, the modules were written. Curriculum
specialist
Materials
Mo-dule
ModuleModule
The printed modules were reviewed by the consultants and peers, however, there was a need to try out or pilot test the activities and the field practical by the users who are the student themselves.
First try-outThe students were asked
regarding the clarity of
instruction, the
sufficiency of time to
accomplish the activity,
and their understandin
g of the lessons
learned from the activity.
Second try-outThe module
writers had to determine the
level of understanding of the words, instructions,
technical terms and the
concepts of being
developed.
The try-out or pilot testing assures the teachers and the schools that indeed the curriculum materials are ready for use.
• Modification and revision are inherent characteristics of a curriculum. The pilot test or try – out is a developmental process that gives the signal as to whether the particular curriculum can already be implemented with confidence.
The Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) is the
original name of the curriculum to the whole nationwide
system of education in 2002. But after one year it was
renamed as Revitalized Basic Education Curriculum
(RBEC)
Therefore, the pilot test or try-out is a
developmental process that gives the signal as to
whether the particular curriculum can already be
implemented with confidence.
Curriculum MonitoringMonitoring is important to:
• Determine if the curriculum is still relevant and effective
• Know if the curriculum is working or not;
• Provide decision on what aspects have to be
retained, improved or modified; and
• Provide decision that would even end or
terminate the program
Curriculum EvaluationCurriculum evaluation refers to a systematic
process of judging the value, effectiveness and
adequacy of a curriculum: its process, product and
setting which will lead to informed decision.
In practice, there are two ways of curriculum evaluation
1. School-based evaluation
2. Accreditation
1. School-based EvaluationIs an approach to curriculum evaluation
which places the content, design, operation
and maintenance of evaluation procedure
in the hands of the school personnel.
For example, two teachers
may wish to examine a science unit they
are both teaching. They will undertake
an evaluation in order to improve their
individual teaching activities.
On the other hand, the whole
school may undertake curriculum evaluation of
the mathematics program across all levels in
order to re-evaluate school policy and initiate
re-development of the mathematics
curriculum.
Some advantages of the School-Based Evaluation
• Accountability is shared by all, hence bias and conflict are minimized.
• School personnel develop evaluation skills.• The real concerns of the school and community
are addressed by the evaluation.
• Broad participation of school personnel provide opportunities for building school cohesiveness.
• Provides reliable and valid information on curriculum, resources, and general school functioning.
2. AccreditationIs a voluntary process of submitting a
curricular program to an external accrediting body
for review in any level of education: basic, tertiary
or graduate school to assure standard.
Accreditation is viewed as a process by
which an institution at the tertiary level evaluates its
educational activities, in whole or in part, and seeks an
independent judgment to confirm that it substantially
achieves its objectives, and is generally equal in quality
to comparable institutions.
The actual accreditation survey visits are
conducted by teams of accreditors usually composed
of five (5) members per team per program staying in
the host institution for a period of three (3) days.
• http://www.aaccupqa.org.ph/BenefitsOfAccred.html
Among the many purposes of accreditation
are to foster excellence and improve programs. The
curricular accreditation will assure the academic
community, other agencies and the general public that
curriculum meets standards comparable to other
excellent institutions offering similar programs.
What are the areas of accreditation under Curriculum
and Instruction? 1. Curriculum and Program Studies2. Classroom Management3. Instructional Processes or Methodologies4. Graduation Requirements5. Administrative Support for Effective Instruction6. Evaluation of Academic Performance of Students
1. Curriculum and Program of Studies
Program of studies includes the clusters of
knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and experiences that
will provide the students at any level with the necessary
competencies for effective learning.
For basic education, program of studies
includes the subject areas in English, Mathematics,
Science, Filipino and Makabayan. Any program of studies
should meet the Department of Education requirements
for basic education.
While the CHED mandates the program of studies for
tertiary and advanced education. The course or degree
programs are composed of general education subjects,
professional education subjects and major subjects. They
are also enriched by subjects called electives.
2. Classroom Management The teacher who implements the curriculum sees to
it that management of teaching and learning in the
classroom follows procedure and guidance to enhance
and create an environment conducive to learning.
An environment conducive to learning considers the
physical factors such as classroom physical arrangements,
ventilation, lighting, cleanliness; while the human factors
include the teachers’ attitude, students’ responses, teacher-
students relationships, student-student relationships and
interaction.
3. Instructional Processes or Methodologies
The decision of choosing and using the method
of teaching is a crucial factor in curriculum and instruction.
There are varied methodologies that are compatible with the
different learning style of the students.
Graduation means successful
accomplishment of the curricular program of
studies. A student has to accomplish its academic
program as prescribed in the program of studies.
4. Graduation Requirements
A curriculum can be best implemented if there is support of the
school administration. Quality instruction should be sustained by
requiring needed instructional materials, high quality
examination questions and other support for effective
instruction.
5. Administrative Support for Effective Instruction
6. Evaluation of Academic Performance of Students
It is necessary that learning outcomes be evaluated.
After all the best measure of a curriculum is the learning
outcome of the students. The evaluation of students’
performance should make use of valid and reliable tools
which are periodically reviewed and revised.
Thank you for listening!