unit 6:curriculum implementation - Commonwealth of Learning
unit 6:curriculum implementation - Commonwealth of Learning
unit 6:curriculum implementation - Commonwealth of Learning
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Self-Assessment 2<br />
Think <strong>of</strong> the formal <strong>curriculum</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered at your school and list<br />
its characteristics.<br />
Possible answers to this activity are provided at the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
<strong>unit</strong>.<br />
Practice Activity<br />
A donor wants to assist your school in promoting learning in<br />
areas not stipulated in your formal <strong>curriculum</strong>. What might<br />
you want students to learn from the hidden <strong>curriculum</strong>?<br />
Possible answers to this activity are provided at the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
<strong>unit</strong>.<br />
Summary<br />
This <strong>unit</strong> has described a number <strong>of</strong> types <strong>of</strong> curricula. It has<br />
also discussed characteristics <strong>of</strong> each type as viewed by some<br />
educational authorities and explained their interrelationships.<br />
Your effort in answering questions given in the <strong>unit</strong> has no<br />
doubt assisted you in understanding the concepts better. You<br />
should now have the confidence to read more about the<br />
concept <strong>of</strong> <strong>curriculum</strong> in the next <strong>unit</strong>.<br />
Reflection<br />
Please reflect on what you have learned in this <strong>unit</strong> and see<br />
whether you can:<br />
• differentiate the types <strong>of</strong> curricula,<br />
• identify the core <strong>curriculum</strong> at your school, and<br />
• explain to colleagues the characteristics <strong>of</strong> each type <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>curriculum</strong>.<br />
Unit Test<br />
1. What can students learn from the hidden <strong>curriculum</strong>?<br />
2. Which learning experiences can you classify under the<br />
extra-mural <strong>curriculum</strong> in your school?<br />
Possible answers to this question are provided at the end <strong>of</strong><br />
this <strong>unit</strong>.<br />
Module 13, Unit 2: Types <strong>of</strong> Curricula 20
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