- proposed by scholars and professional organizations. The curriculum may come from a national agency like the Department of Education (Deped), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Science and Technology or any professional organization who has stake in education.
The different planned activities which are put into action in the classroom compose the taught curriculum. These are varied activities that are implemented in order to arrive at the objectives or purposes of the written
• Supported Curriculum – includes material resources such as textbooks, computers, audio-visual materials, laboratory equipment, playground, zoos and other facilities. Support curriculum should enable each learner to achieve real and lifelong learning.
Types of Curriculum Operating in Schools
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• Written Curriculum
This includes documents, course of study or syllabi handed down to schools, districts, division, departments or colleges for implementation. Most of the written curricula are made by curriculum experts with participation of teachers.
• Recommended Curriculum
• Taught Curriculum
• Learned Curriculum
• Assessed Curriculum
• Hidden Curriculum
- refers to the learning outcomes achieved by the students. Learning outcomes are indicated by the results of the tests and changes in behavior which can either be cognitive, affective or psychomotor.
- refers to a tested or evaluated curriculum. Assessment tools like pencil-and-paper tests, authentic instruments like portfolio are being utilized.
is the unintended curriculum which is not deliberately planned but may modify behavior or influence learning outcomes. Peer influences, school environment, physical condition, teacher-learner interaction, mood of the teachers and many other factors make up the hidden curriculum.