Module 2: Levels and Types of Curriculum

Question 1

Levels of Curriculum

Answer 1

• Societal level of Curriculum
• Institutional level of curriculum
• Instructional level of curriculum
• Experiential level of curriculum

Question 2

This refers to the curriculum derived from the societal level, with modification
by local educators or lay people; often organized according to subjects and
includes topics and themes to be studied; may also include standards,
philosophies, lesson plans, and teaching guides.

Answer 2

Institutional level of curriculum

Question 3

The farthest from the learners since it is where the public stakeholders
(politicians, special interest groups, administrators, professional specialists)
participate in identifying the goals, the topics to be studied, time to be spent
in teaching/learning, and materials to aid instruction.

Answer 3

Societal level of Curriculum

Question 4

The curriculum perceived and experiences by each student and may,
therefore, vary among learners because of individual differences

Answer 4

Experiential level of curriculum

Question 5

This refers to how teachers use the curriculum developed in the societal
level and modified in institutional level, or what authorities have determined;
involves the teachers’ instructional strategies, styles and materials used.

Answer 5

Instructional level of curriculum

Question 6

Three Major Types of Curriculum (3)

Answer 6

• Subject Centered
• Experience/Learner Centered
• Society/Culture-Based

Question 7

Types of Curricula in Schools (7)

Answer 7

1. Recommended Curriculum
2. Written Curriculum
3. Taught Curriculum
4. Supported Curriculum
5. Assessed Curriculum
6. Learned Curriculum
7. Hidden Curriculum

Question 8

is a type of curriculum mostly used by schools. A
national agency may recommend a curriculum to be implemented in the elementary
or secondary education.

Answer 8

Recommended Curriculum

Question 9

is a type of curriculum which is composed of the different planned activities put into action in the classroom. This curriculum varies according to the learning styles of students and the teaching styles of teachers.

Answer 9

Taught Curriculum

Question 9

is a type of curriculum found in the school system wherein the school and the classroom teacher specify what is to be taught.

Answer 9

Written Curriculum

Question 10

refers to a tested or evaluated curriculum. A series of evaluation done by the teacher to determine the extent of teaching or to tell if the students are progressing.

Answer 10

Assessed Curriculum

Question 10

is a type of curriculum supported by available resources
provided by a teacher.

Answer 10

Supported Curriculum

Question 11

is a type of curriculum wherein learning outcomes are achieved by the students. These are indicated by the results of the tests and changes in behavior which can either be cognitive, affective or psychomotor.

Answer 11

Learned Curriculum

Question 12

are unintended curriculum which is not deliberately planned out but may modify behavior or influence learning outcomes.

Answer 12

Hidden Curriculum