A soft copy of FS 4

1. FS 4
Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 1: “Thermometer Check”
Name of FS Student: ______________________________________ Course:________________
Resource Teacher: ______________________________________ Signature:______________
School: ____________________________________________________________________________
Directions:
1. Visit a school and study its vision, mission and goals in relation to the school’s curriculum.
2. Observe the interaction between and among students, teachers and other school personnel.
3. Write down your observation.
My Observation Report on Interaction
Name: _______________________________________ Year/Course: _______________
School Observed: _________________________________________________________
Grade Level: ___________________ Section: ____________________
Subject Observed: _______________________________________
Observations:
Student-to-Student Interaction Patterns:
Student-to-Teacher Interaction Patterns:
Teacher-to-Student Interaction Patterns:
Student-to-Non-Teaching Personnel Interaction Patterns:
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2. Teacher-to-Teacher Interaction Patterns:
Teacher-to-Student Interaction Patterns:
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3. Episode 1: “Thermometer Check”
YOUR ANALYSIS
1. Why is a classroom a miniature of a greater society?
2. What are found in the classrooms that are similar to what can be observed in society?
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Exploring the Curriculum
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4. Episode 2: “Come, Let’s Talk”
Name of FS Student: ______________________________________ Course:________________
Resource Teacher: ______________________________________ Signature:______________
School: ____________________________________________________________________________
Directions:
1. Visit a school and observe how the teacher provides opportunity to the learners to interact
with one another in doing one’s roles.
2. Record how roles are performed by the teacher and the learners.
3. Highlight the aspect of the dialogue that indicates the teacher as a role model in developing
the values in the process of learning.
4. Make your own documentation of the dialogue or conversation based on the observed roles
that each one performs which you feel could have been livelier.
My Observation Report
Name: _______________________________________ Year/Course: _______________
School Observed: _________________________________________________________
Grade Level: ___________________ Section: ____________________
Subject Observed: _______________________________________
Observations: __________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Situation The Dialogue
(Describe how the teacher communicates the lesson and how the learners are responding to
the teacher. Take note of the manner the teacher accepts or rejects the responses of the
learners. You may present your observations through direct quotes from the teachers and
learners in the dialogue.)
Personal Reflections on the Dialogue
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Episode 2: “Come, Let’s Talk”
Your Analysis
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5. 1. How important are dialogue and substantive conversation in the classroom in terms of
students’ learning?
2. What learning benefits could teachers and students draw from intentional classroom
dialogue?
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Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 3: “Tell Me”
Name of FS Student: ______________________________________ Course:________________
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6. Resource Teacher: ______________________________________ Signature:______________
School: ____________________________________________________________________________
Directions:
1. Critique the information from the curriculum theory and practice through observation of the:
a. Learning environment
b. Subject matter
c. Books and internet resources used
2. Write your observations including the information you gather.
My Observation Report
Name: _______________________________________ Date of Observation: _______________
School: _____________________________________Subject Observed: ________________
The Learning
Environment
Subject Matter/s
Covered
Library and/or
Internet Resources
MY INSIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS
The Learning
Environment
Subject Matter/s
Covered
Library and/or
Internet Resources
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7. FS 4. Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 3: “Tell Me”
Your Analysis
1. Why should teachers know about the curriculum design?
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8. 2. What do most principles and theories of curriculum development have in common? How is
this commonality expressed or spelled out in the curriculum of the class you have observed?
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Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 4: “Bridging Educational Processes”
Name of FS Student: ______________________________________ Course:________________
Resource Teacher: ______________________________________ Signature:______________
School: ____________________________________________________________________________
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9. Directions:
1. Visit a school and examine their calendar of activities. See how the students, community
stakeholders are involved.
2. Identify the programs where the leaders create rewards for certain practices in delivering
services to the stakeholders. Record the observations on the calendar of activities, programs
and awards and the participation of stakeholders.
3. Reflect on how the stakeholders participate in school activities.
My Observation Report
Name: _______________________________________ Date of Observation: _______________
School: _____________________________________Subject Observed: ________________
Calendar of Activities:
Activities Date Participants Mechanics
Awards given:
Recipients:
Remarks:
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Episode 4: “Bridging Educational Processes”
Your Analysis
1. How important is involvement of all stakeholders of the school in the school’s programs and
activities?
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10. 2. What specific principle of curriculum development justifies the importance of cooperation
and collaboration among all stakeholders of the school?
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Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 5: “Collect and Critique”
Name of FS Student: ______________________________________ Course:________________
Resource Teacher: ______________________________________ Signature:______________
School: ____________________________________________________________________________
Directions:
1. Revisit the school and request the teacher to show you a syllabus of a particular subject.
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11. 2. Analyze the syllabus in terms of the following:
a. Topic
b. Learning activities
c. Assessment of learning
3. Interview a teacher on the process of preparing the syllabus, giving attention to the following:
a. Challenges
b. Resources needed
c. Planning strategies
4. Examine the assessment tools used by critiquing whether or not it is a product-based or
performance-based.
MY ANALYSIS REPORT
(Analysis of the Topic, Learning Activities, and Assessment used in relation
to Curriculum Elements)
Name: _______________________________________ Date of Observation: _______________
School: _____________________________________Subject Observed: ________________
The Topic Learning Activities Assessment of Learning
MY INTERVIEW REPORT
Name of Teacher Interviewed: __________________________________________________
Grade/Year Level & Section of Class Handled: ____________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________
Date of Interview: ____________________ Interviewer: ______________________________
Challenges Resources Needed Planning Strategies
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12. FS 4. Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 5: “Collect and Critique”
Your Analysis
1. How important is it for teachers and curriculum planners to anchor their curricular plans to
specific theories and principles of curriculum development?
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13. 2. Aside from the teachers, who else should be involved in the curriculum planning? Expound
your thoughts.
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Exploring the Curriculum
Episode 6: “Check Points”
Name of FS Student: ______________________________________ Course:________________
Resource Teacher: ______________________________________ Signature:______________
School: ____________________________________________________________________________
Directions:
1. Visit a school and choose a class to be observed. Then arrange with the teacher that you are
going to conduct a class observation.
2. Take note of the different learning environment provided in the lesson plan for specific subject
area. Generate information on the following: Objectives, Strategies, and Assessment tools used.
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14. 3. Find out whether or not strategies are aligned with the objectives and assessment of learning.
Make a matrix of information from the observations made.
4. Reflect on your FS experience and share thoughts, insights, and feelings in class.
MY OBSERVATION REPORT
Name: _________________________________________ Year/Course: _________________
School Observed: _____________________________________________________________
Grade level: __________________________________ Section: ________________________
Subject Observed: ____________________________________________________________
Objectives:
Teacher’s Objectives:
Describe the Strategies:
Describe the Assessment Tools Used:
OBJECTIVES
(Write down the
teacher’s Learning
Objectives)
STRATEGIES
(Describe the
strategies used by the
teacher)
ASSESSMENT
(Describe the
assessment method/s
& tools used)
REMARKS
(Write your personal
judgment on the
alignment of the
Objectives, Strategies,
and Assessment)
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15. Please use separate paper for additional entries
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Episode 6: “Check Points”
Your Analysis
1. Why do teachers need to align the objectives, strategies, and assessment?
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16. 2. How should teachers align their objectives, strategies, and assessment? Suggest some
strategies.
Your Reflections
What has been your most meaningful experience in this episode? What makes it meaningful to
you? How could such an experience help you become a better teacher?
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