2. What do we mean
by,
"The teacher as the
knower of
curriculum"
3. teachers have a deep
understanding of the
content, goals, and
objectives outlined in the
curriculum for their specific
subject or grade level. They
are knowledgeable about
what students need to learn
and the skills they need to
develop.
4. Being a knower of the curriculum
involves several key aspects:
1. Content Knowledge: Teachers have
a strong grasp of the subject matter
they teach. They understand the key
concepts, theories, and principles in
their field and can effectively convey
this knowledge to their students.
5. 2. Learning Objectives: Teachers are familiar with the
learning objectives outlined in the curriculum. They
know what students should be able to understand
and demonstrate by the end of a particular unit or
course.
3. Sequencing and Progression: Teachers
understand the logical sequence and progression of
topics within the curriculum. They know how to
scaffold learning, building upon prior knowledge and
skills to help students gradually develop a deeper
understanding of the subject.
6. 4. Differentiation: Teachers are skilled at
differentiating instruction to meet the diverse
needs of their students. They can adapt and
modify the curriculum to accommodate
different learning styles, abilities. and
interests.
5. Assessment: Teachers know how to
assess student learning effectively. They
are familiar with various assessment
strategies and can design assessments
that align with the curriculum's goals and
objectives.
7. By being a knower of the
curriculum, teachers can
effectively plan and deliver
instruction, create
engaging learning
experiences, and support
their students' academic
growth and development.
9. Curriculum refers to the
overall set of learning
experiences, content, and
activities that are
designed to achieve
specific educational goal.
It encompasses
everything that students
learn in a particular
educational setting, wch
10. There are different types of curriculum,
including:
1. Subject-Centered Curriculum:
This type of curriculum focuses
on specific subject areas, such
as mathematics, science,
language arts, and social
studies. It in organized around
discrete disciplines or subject.
11. 2. Learner-Centered
Curriculum: This approach
places the learner at the
center of the curriculum. It
takes into account students'
interests, needs, and
abilities, and aims to provide
personalized and meaningful
learning experiences.
12. 3. Competency-Based
Curriculum: In a
competency-based
curriculum, the emphasis is
on students acquiring
specific skills and
competencies. Learning is
organized around clearly
defined learning outcomes
or competencies that
students are expected to
13. 4. Integrated Curriculum :
An integrated curriculum
integrates different subject
areas or discipline: around
a central theme or topic. It
promotes interdisciplinary
learning and helps
students make connection
between different areas of
knowledge.
14. It's important to note that
curriculum is not limited to
formal educational settings. It
can also encompass informal
learning experiences, such as
extracurricular activities,
community-based programs, and
online courses.
