Elements/Components

of Curriculum Design
II. Content/subject matter

The content of the lesson or unit is the topic

or subject matter that will be covered.

Information to be learned in school,

another term for knowledge (a compendium
of facts, concepts, generalization, principles
and theories).
Principles in selecting content.

Subject matter should be relevant to the

outcomes of the curriculum. An effective
curriculum is purposive and clearly focused on the
planned learning outcomes.
Principles in selecting content.

Subject matter should be appropriate to the level

of the lesson or unit. An effective curriculum is
progressive, leading students towards building on
previous lessons.
Contents which are too basic or too advanced
for the development levels of the learner make
students either bored or baffled and affect their
motivation to learn.
Principles in selecting content.

Subject matter should be up to date and, if

possible, should reflect current knowledge
and concepts.
III. References

It tells where the content or subject matter

has been taken. It may be a book, a module, or
any publication.
For example:
1. Project Wild (1992) K to 12 Activity Guide, An Interdisciplinary
Supplementary Conservation and Environmental Education Program.
Council of Environmental Education, Bethesda, MD

2. Shipman, James and Jerry Wilson, et al (2009). An Introduction to

Physical Science. Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston MA

3. Romo, Salvador B. (2013). Horticulture an Exploratory Course. Lorimar

Publishing Inc. Quezon City

4. Bilbao, Purita P. and Corpuz, Brenda B. et al (2012). The Teaching

Profession 2nd Ed. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Quezon City
IV. Teaching and Learning Methods
These are the activities where the learners
derive experiences.
The teaching-learning methods should
allow cooperation, competition as well as
individualism or independent learning
among the students.
Cooperative Learning
This activities allow students to work together.
Students are guided to learn on their own to find
solutions to their problems. Democratic process is
encourage and each one contributes to the
success of learning.

Example:
Group activities
Independent Learning

This activities allow learners to develop personal

responsibility. The degree of independence to
learn how to learn is enhanced. This strategy is
more appropriate for fast learners.
Competitive Activities

Students will test their competencies against

another in a healthy manner allow learners to
perform to their maximum.

Most successful individuals in their adult life

are competitive, even in early schooling. They
mostly became the survivors in a very competitive
world.
 The use of various delivery modes to provide
learning experiences is recommended. Online
learning and similar modes are increasingly
important in many curricula, but these need to be
planned carefully to be effective.
Thank you.