Assessing the
Curriculum
Linking Curriculum,
Instruction &Assessment
(CIA): Making a fit
Curriculum &
Instruction
According to Howell and Evans (1995)
SandsCurriculum is..
Structured set of learning outcomes or
task that educators usually call goals and objectives.
The “what” of teaching
Knowledge of the curriculum is for
successful assessment, evaluation,
decision making and teaching.
•SignificanceBrings the
content to the degree to which it
contributes the basic ideas, concepts,
principles and generalizations &
to the development of
particular learning abilities,
skills, process and attitudes
Example:
curriculum developers who favour subject matter
designs think of significance in terms of the concepts and
principles of each subject area. Those who favour
learner-centred designs think of significance in terms of the needs and interests of
the learner. While those who favour a problem-centred design would regard the problems and issues in
society as significant
Validity:Refers to the
degree of authenticity
of the content
selected & to the
congruence of the
content in the light of
the objectives selected
Learnability: Is the appropriateness of the content in the light of the particular students who are to experience the curriculum.Example: The content selected for a particular age group might be too difficult and teachers need more time but insufficient time is allotted. Eventually, teachers will end up rushing through the material and some students left behind not understanding the content.
Feasibility:Refers to the question, “Can the selected
content be taught in the time allowed, considering the sources, staff &
particular community? Example: The number of days allotted for teaching may
be insufficient to cover all the content because schools have to allocate time for
extra-curricular activities and other schools events.
Curriculum&
Assessment
Assessment is the process of collecting information which describes students
achievement in relation to curriculum
expectations
Four Levels of Achievement
Based on Curriculum
Expectations
Level 1: Students has demonstrated few of the required knowledge and skills and
achievement falls below the standard set.
Level 2: Students has demonstrated some of the required knowledge and skills and
achievement exceeded the standard set.
Level 3: Students has demonstrated most of the required knowledge and skills and
achievement exceeded the standard set.
Level 4: Students has demonstrated all the required knowledge and skills and
achievement has exceeded the standard set.
INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
Instruction refers to the various ways of
teaching, teaching styles, approaches,
techniques, and steps in delivering the
curriculum. It is a complex activity that
requires teachers to use a variety of action to
accomplish a variety of functions.
Several factors on how well instruction will be done..
1. Learner – the center and the one who receives instruction. The learners will be the one to put action on the objectives.
2. Teacher – He/she guides the implementation of the plan. Often times referred to as instructors because they give instruction.
3. Learning Environment – This where learning occurs. It provides the situation or the conditions for teaching and learning to occur.
4. Subject Matter – this is the content of instruction. Ideas, concept, principles and theories in the different disciplines that are taken up as a means to accomplish the objectives.
5. Method of teaching and learning – This is the heart of instruction.
6. Measurement – refers to assessment.
4. Subject Matter – this is the content of instruction. Ideas, concept, principles and theories in the different disciplines that are taken up as a means to accomplish the objectives.
5. Method of teaching and learning – This is the heart of instruction.
6. Measurement – refers to assessment.
The interaction of
the threeElements
shows how each otherAffects one
another.
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