Unit 1: Curriculum aspects and conception.
Reflection: a battle ground of my words and thoughts to conquer the land of knowledge. See curriculum aspects and conceptions through my eyes.
Overview.
Unit
1 of curriculum studies teaches the definition, characteristics, aspects, and
conceptions of curriculum studies. The lesson conducted so far were meaningful
in numerous ways. Students' got the chance to raise their opinion through in
class discussion, Vle blog, and telegram. one impressive value learnt from
tutor was, the ability to receive every opinion without judgment. The lesson
taught so far was engaging with group work, pair work, and individual work.
Moreover, lesson were further complemented by the use of ICT is classroom thus,
catering to the needs of all types of learner. However, at certain point, the
lesson gets teacher centered and monotonous too. Beside that, the lesson taught
so far were filled with academic knowledge and values.
What
I learnt.
What I learnt from the series of lesson on unit 1? Well, I got
exposed to different knowledge on curriculum and also got cleared of many
misconception one had towards curriculum. To cite an example; initially, I
perceived curriculum as a guideline that direct us to segregate what to teach
and what not. With me attending these lessons, I got clear idea on what
curriculum is and that, curriculum not only serve academic purpose but also
beyond class, school, and academic purposes. I also learnt that, it is dynamic
and evolving in nature. Furthermore, I got to learn a value of relevancy and
respect while exploring the characteristics of curriculum. I could get vivid
picture of hard work curriculum maker has to do. Not only they have to be
receptive of ideas, align it with current demand in logical manner but also, it
requires a great deal of time. Thus, it evokes a sense of appreciation and
respects towards the curriculum makers. With this, I feel that, unit 1 served
its objectives of letting students' gain knowledge on curriculum academic wise
and implement the values beyond academic successfully.
Next, to speak on the most interesting lesson experienced so far,
it was the lesson on conception of curriculum. I got exposed to types of
conceptions and specifically on Social Reconstructionist conception. It was a
group work and the advantages I gained were: the skill of reflection and
analyzing as I looked back to the curriculums I experienced as a student. I was
able to comprehend whether the curriculum had the objectives of Social
reconstructionist conception which is, 'School as an agent of social change'.
Then, I was also able to upgrade my comparison skill as I collate the previous
curriculum with current curriculum. The lesson brought excitements and expectations
of sharing my thoughts and discoveries. However, I got stripped off of my
chance to share due to my sickness.
The
take away.
Therefore, my take way from these week long discussion,
facilitation, and input made me realize that I need to further explore and
study curriculum with great interest. So that, I can comprehend and bring
changes that caters the upcoming youths' need in near future. In addition, I
also needs to do self study on rest of conceptions of curriculum since, I
missed the opportunity to learn from my peers. To conclude, the lesson held so
far was significant as well as tedious at some point.
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