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Module II Lesson 1 Curriculum Design Model

Introduction
As a TEACHER, one has to be a: – curriculum designer – curriculum implementer – curriculum evaluator

HORIZON TAL ARRANGEMENT

VERTICAL ARRANGEMENT

SUBJECT-CENTERED DESIGN MODEL

This model focuses on the content of the curriculum. The subject centered design corresponds mostly of the textbook, written for the specific subject.
Henry Morrison and William Harris are the few curricularist who were firm believers of this design. In this instance, schools divide the school hours to different subjects such as reading, grammar, literature, mathematics, science, history and geography. In the Philippines, our curricula in any level is also divided in different subjects or course. Most of schools using this kind of structure aim for excellence in the subject matter content.

SUBJECT DESIGN oldest and so far the most familiar design for teachers, parents and laymen.

Often use in college, but not in elementary or secondary levels

CHILD-CENTERED DESIGN

This design is often attributed to the influence of ;

PROBLEM-CENTERED DESIGN
Problem-centered curriculum, or problem based learning, organizes subject matter around a problem, real or hypothetical, that needs to be solved.
Problem-centered curriculum is inherently engaging and authentic, because the students have a real purpose to their inquiry - solving the problem. Problem-Centered Curriculum

Types of problems to be explored may include:
Life situations involving real problems of practice
Problems that revolve around life at a given school
Problems selected from local issues
Philosophical or moral problems
Problem-Centered Curriculum.