Monday, April 18, 2011

EDUC 106 Curriculum Dev Module 1

MODULE 1
LESSON 1: Concepts, Nature and Purposes of Curriculum
DATE: April 15, 2011
GUIDE QUESTION 1: Differentiate the Traditional from Modern Concept of Curriculum
CONCEPT OF CURRICULUM
The Concept of Curriculum is a dynamic as the changes that occur in the society. Curriculum is also viewed merely as listing of subjects taught in school. Some define it as a total learning experiences of individuals not only in schools but in society as well.
There are many definitions of curriculum. That is why curriculum is sometimes characterized as fragmentary, elusive and confusing. The numerous definition of curriculum indicates dynamism, it has diverse interpretations of what curriculum is all about. Bilbao et.al(2008) describe curriculum definitions as influenced by modes of thoughts, pedagogies, political as well as cultural experience.

The Elements of Teaching & Learning

The Learner

Ø Considered as the most important variable in the school system. He is an embodied spirit, a union of conscious body and a rational soul. His soul is the principle of spiritual acts, the sources of intellectual abstraction, self-reflection and free rational volition.

Ø He is equipped with cognitive as well as appetitive faculties. His cognitive faculties includes his five senses, instinct, imagination, memory and intellect. By the power of imagination, the learner is able to form representations of material objects. Power of memory he is able to retain, recall and recognize past mental acts. By his intellect, s/he can form concepts of ideas, makes judgment and reason out. By his feelings and emotion, s/he experiences the pleasantness or unplea-santness, the satisfactoriness or unsatisfactoriness, the pain and joy of an object.

EDUC 107 Lesson 1 : Professional Ethics and the Teacher

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND THE TEACHER

Source: Zulueta, F. (2006), Principles and Methods of Teaching, National Book Store Publishing, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines

Professional Ethics embraces a series of statement or criteria which govern the conduct of the member of a particular profession. The objective and intention is to attain the highest possible good for all its members so that they may enjoy happiness, camaraderie and security in their chose occupation.

Since Teaching is a Profession it is necessary for teachers to be govern with ethical standards which covers his relationship with the state, puils/students, his associates, school administrators, staff, the parents and the general public.

ED 105 BLOG OUTPUT

Blogging is one of a valuable tool in the 21^st century for it provides deeper understanding of ethnical culture by incorporating an iterative method of research, reflection and action process. Teachers being the implementers of learning should provide lessons that are not only confined in the four corners of the room but gives opportunity for students to explore, create, innovate and share.

“MSU Taking the Lead to the 21^st Century School Teaching “ is a weblog project of MSU-BSED students who are taking Educational Technology 2 (ED 105B). The project helps students develop their creativity, research and writing ability, enhances environmental awareness, leadership, social responsibility, initiatives as well as better technological and communication skills.

Below are the BLOGSITE output of ED105 students. To view click the link and visit their blogsites and make some comments.

LiferiStix www.liferistix05.blogspot.com
Proponents: Abellar, Regidor, Plastico, Ordez, Panes, Padernal

   Leaf Expo   www.leafexpo.blogspot.com
   Proponents: Dosano, Generoso, Bracamonte, Panerio, Otero, Paman

     Symbiosis      www.symbiosis-in-action.blogspot.com
   Proponents: Consolacion, Estigoy, Asturias, Tuquib, Clara

       Biomes     http://biolets.blogspot.com/
   Proponents: Cuervo,Aquino, Monserat, Dakingking, Casabuena, Usop, Salisipan, Elipongga

   Cells in Motion www.cellsinmotion.piczo.com
   Proponents: Seguiza, Lecita, Cantiller,Estremos,Villaflor

   Origin of Life
   Proponents: Quiñones, Chan, Laniton, Pamat

   Trigonometric Functions
   Proponents : Parreño, Tupas, Mayormente, Muñoz, Bantillan, Sarita