PREVIEW:
ACTIVITY 1
Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that outlines
the different definitions and perspectives on the term “curriculum.”
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, ACTIVITY 1
Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that
outlines the different definitions and perspectives on the term “curriculum.”
Traditional Definitions Modern Broader Perspectives
1. Experiential Learning:
1. Curriculum as a Syllabus: A
Curriculum is seen as a
formal outline of subjects set of experiences
or topics to be taught learners engage in, both
within a specific timeframe, inside and outside the
classroom. (John Dewey's
focusing on what students
theory)
need to learn.
2. Holistic Development:
2. Curriculum as Lesson Plans: Focuses on the learner's
A sequence of structured overall growth—
intellectual, social,
lessons designed to deliver
emotional, and physical.
content effectively, often
aligned with national or 3. Hidden Curriculum:
Refers to the implicit
institutional standards. lessons, values, and
norms students learn
outside formal instruction
CURRICULUM (e.g., school culture,
discipline).
4. Null Curriculum: The
topics or perspectives
Critical and Social Justice intentionally excluded
Perspectives from formal education,
which reflect societal
1. Culturally Relevant biases or priorities.
Curriculum: Integrates
learners' cultural backgrounds
and experiences, making
learning meaningful and
inclusive (Gloria Ladson-
Billings). Dynamic Process Definitions
2. Social Justice Curriculum:
1. Negotiated Learning:
Aims to empower students to
recognize and challenge Curriculum is
inequalities in society, collaboratively shaped by
promoting critical thinking and teachers and students,
activism. making education
adaptable and learner-
centered (Paulo Freire).
2. Integrated Curriculum:
Blends subjects into
interdisciplinary themes
or projects, fostering
broader connections and
real-world application.
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