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Whats the curriculum made of?

My Target
At the end of this activity, I should be able to explain the concepts, nature and
purposes of the curriculum and how these are translated into the school community..

My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)

Tasks

Observation/
Documentation

My Analysis

Exemplary

Superior

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

All tasks were

done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations

All or nearly all

tasks were done
with high quality

Nearly all tasks

were done with
acceptable quality

Fewer than half

of tasks were
done; or most
objectives met but
with poor quality

Analysis questions
were answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories

Analysis questions
were answered
completely

Analysis
questions were
not answered
completely

Analysis
questions were
not answered

Exemplary
grammar and
spelling.

Clear connections
with theories
Grammar and
spelling are
superior

Vague related to
the theories
Grammar and
spelling are
acceptable

Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory

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Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the episode.

Reflection
Reflection
statements are clear
statements are
but not clearly
shallow supported
supported by
by experiences
experiences from
from the episode
the episode

Reflection
statements are
unclear and
shallow and are
not supported by
experiences from
the episode

My Portfolio

Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and all supporting
documentation are
located in sections
clearly designated

Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized and
most supporting
documentation are
available and/or in
logical and clearly
marked locations

Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentation is
organized but is
lacking

Portfolio has
many lacking
components; is
unorganized and
unclear

Submission

Before deadline

On the deadline

A day after the

deadline

Two days or more

after the deadline

My Reflection

Sub Totals
Rating:
(Based on
transmulation)

Over-all score

_________________
Signature of FS Teacher
above Printed Name
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

___________
Date

Transmutation of score to grade/rating

Score
Grade
99
12-13
2.5
81
96
11
2.75
78
93
10
3.00
75
90
8-9
3.5
72 and
87
7- below
5.00
below
84

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My map
For this concept, go through the following steps.

1. Visit a school and find

out how they attain the
aims of elementary,
secondary and tertiary
education.

2. Interview a school
administrator/faculty
about how they
concretize their school's
vision and goals into the
curriculum.

4. Interview one or two

students and ask them
their school's
vision/mission.

3. Record the different

methods/startegies that
they employed to attain
their school's objectives.

 (1)To provide a strong educational foundation by offering and maintaining

comprehensive basic/general education programs and strengthening pillars of
knowledge in the academe in order to produce functional graduates who will be
able to meet the needs of both local and global markets. (2) To train and develop
students and employees for responsible leadership, effective citizenship and social
responsibility through the inculcation of the ideals of democracy and positive
values, manifested by a great concern for their fellowmen. (3) To provide a strong
and comprehensive human resource development program for professional
advancement and to remain competitive in changing times. (4) To align and
harmonize the research and extension programs with the local, regional, national
and global thrusts. (5)To explore and expand linkages with local and international
agencies.

A leading institution of learning in Northern Philippines geared towards

attaining excellence and global relevance.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is dedicated to developing individuals to

become highly competent, socially responsible and grounded on Godly values.

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For this Episode, visit a school/university or get a copy of the school

brochure. Copy the school/universitys vision, mission and goals in this page.

My Tools

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My Analysis

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1. How important is the schools vision, mission and goals in designing the curriculum?
In human life, a goal/plan should be created in order to have his/her guide on how
her/his life supposed to be or how s/he wants it to be. A curriculum should be in the same
status. An objective is needed in order to direct the change in behavior of the students
which is the aim of learning, to change a person to a better citizen. A curriculum should
entail this, and in order to create a path for a certain objective, they need to create a vision
that redirects the institutions would be like to be in the future. A mission that aims the
student on what they will become after being educated, and a goal that tends to set the
intents of those things to be accomplished.
A vision, mission and goals are important in designing curriculum because it serves as
the trademark of the school. In which we need in accomplishing certain goals as well as
learning competency.
2. What methods and strategies were employed by the school community to realize these
goals?

Since a school plays a very crucial role in exposing pupils to selected values
the head and the staff need to devise strategies for promoting them.
The head of a school should play a leading role in improving the quality of teaching
and learning. As a head you will appreciate that it is your duty and responsibility to
ensure that your school is an achieving school, meeting its objectives in an effective and
efficient manner. It is therefore in your interest to search for ways and means of
improving yourself as a manager.

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A motivated learner and teachers must be comprehended to each other. In order to

catch up pupils attention it must have the passion to teach and eager to approach
pupils stubbornness.
3. How did the students manifest that they have internalized their vision, mission and
goal?
Students were giving out a well-mannered attitude as model students. A good
moral personality is engaged. They are train and developed their leadership as well as
they manifest by a great concern for their fellowmen. They provide a strong
educational foundation by offering and maintaining comprehensive basic/general
education programs and strengthening pillars of knowledge in the academe in order to
produce functional graduates who will be able to meet the needs of both local and
global markets.

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My Reflection/My Insights

Curriculum is a life blood of education. Administrator of a certain school

should implement their mission, vision and objective as bases in making/creating
good curriculum. The administrators have this responsibility in developing such
matter because they are dealing with the interest of their learner, which could
affect their whole future.
A well-organized strategy must possess. The importance of a mission,
vision and goals serves as the trademark in learning. In order to achieve this you
must follow the rules first and have a good moral quality.
As a future teacher, we always have to know how to walk the talk. In
other words, we should practice what we preach. If the vision says so, then the
mission must do so. If you promise to achieve something it must not only be
spoken but it must also reflect your actions. The strategies and methods are very
much wide in variety and these are not used in concentration but in combination.
As we have all learned before, there is no single best method. The teaching
method is how the teacher delivers content material. These were some of the
methods mentioned by the teachers, inductive and deductive method. These
methods and strategies help the teachers make the students achieve academic
success. Most of these are used in combinations.
Furthermore, the school should as well put the GOAL/OBJECTIVE inside
the campus and in the classroom. This school failed to implement this important
aspect in promoting the school, as well as instilling to the minds of their students
for guidance throughout their school life.

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Proof/Activities/Ways to help the students internalize their

schools vision, mission and goals.

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Teachers give a different activity to

nurture their students in a way that they
discover their ability. These activities serve as
the training ground of the student.