In chapter 10 we discover there are four components of Curriculum
1. The explicit curriculum
2. The implicit, or "hidden" curriculum
3. The null curriculum
4. Extracurriculum
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What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
How is the null curriculum different from both the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
Compare the extracurriculum to the other forms of curriculum.
Read, What Do We Know About Learners and Learning? The Learner-Centered Framework: Bringing the Educational System into Balance, by Barbara Combs on page 150 in the Charting a Professional Course
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What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDelete>>>>>The explicit curriculum is the formal curriculum that is stated in textbooks,curriculum guides, and standards. It is everything teachers are EXPECTED to teach and the inforation students are EXPECTED to learn. This is the stuff that the school is accountable for.
>>>>>The implicit curriculum is the kind of learning children recieve from the nature and organization of the school, the class, and the teacher. THis includes the routines, the attitudes and actions, as well as the values that are picked up and learned. This type of learning starts at a very young age, early on in the learning process.
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1. The imbalance McCombs talks about addresses the issues of school focusing too much on standards and accountability, which I interpret as the explicity curriculum. She thinks we need to focus on are the students needs and intrests, character building and lifeskills. Children are not getting enough of this type of teaching and learning.
How is the null curriculum different from both the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteExplicit curriculum is what the standards tell us to teach students. Implicit curriculum is what students learn about school and society from being there and participating. The null curriculum is what we don't teach students. It is the curriculum that we leave out of our instruction.
2. A learner-centered approach is different from a traditional approach. Traditionally, teachers use one way of teaching to teach all students the same concept. A learner-centered teacher uses methods tailored to students' individual needs. Teachers need to know the 14 learner-centered psychological principles, and most importantly, they need to build relationships with their individual students. Teachers also need to be aware of their own beliefs about learning.
4. Implementing the learner-centered psychological principles would make me really think about learning and change some of my methods to be more learner-friendly. For example, if I was teaching a concept that students didn't care about, the principles say that they won't exert the effort without coersion. It also talks about developmental levels and their effect on learning. If I was trying to teach multiplication to first graders, they would be unlikely to learn it because they likely aren't ready to learn it until they've mastered addition.
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDelete* Explcit curriculum is the curriculum that is found in textbooks, curriculum guides, and standards. Explicit curriculum deals with planned formal educational experiences. It also states what is expected to be taught and learned in school.
* Implicit curriculum is much different from explicit. Implicit curriculum consists of the kinds of learning children acquire from the nature and organization of the classroom and school as well as the actions and attitudes of their teachers.
2. A learner centered approach focuses on students' needs and interests, where as a traditional approach focuses on standards and accountability. Teachers need to know how to work with student development, motivation, and individual differences in order to implement a learner-centered approach to teaching.
4. Implementation of the learner centered Psychological Principles would make my teaching very effective in my opinion. Connecting with students needs and interests as well as motivating them and helping them to develop individual development are some of my most important goals for when I become a teacher.
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteExplicit curriculum is the stated, formal curriculum found in textbooks. It is the curriculum that teachers are expected to teach, like Ryanne said. Where implicit curriculum are the things that students pick up on from the exposure in the classroom and school environment. Implicit curriculum can be things like responsibility, organization, attitudes, and behavior patterns. I think the two types differ in that there are tests and grades on explicit curriculum, and not on implicit. Also, explicit material teachers are very intentional and careful about. I think that teachers need to be more aware and careful with implicit curriculum.
1. The imbalance is that the main focus on the educational system is standards and tests, and not taking into the equation the students and their individual needs. It is a good goal to set standards higher, but students' needs have to be considered to attain these goals. I think that teachers can be more focused on the students' needs, interests and perspectives as a priority. Teachers can strive to form positive realtionships with their students in order to more effectively motivate them. Also, teachers can include students in decisions about what & how they learn in class.
3. The 4 categories are similar in that they all put the learner first and the priority is learning. They differ in they each cover a different aspect of things that effect learners and learning.
ReplyDeleteCompare the extracurriculum to the other forms of curriculum.
ReplyDeleteExtracurriculum's are the learning experiences that extend beyond the core of students' formal studies. This includes clubs, sports, school plays, and other activities that don't earn academic credit. Research indicates that a well-developed extracurricular program is an integral part of an effective school, and students who participate in these activities exemplify some of the following benefits:
-Higher academic performance and attainment
-Reduced dropout rates
-Lower rates of substance abuse
-Less sexual activity among girls
-Higher self-esteem
-Reduction in delinquent behavior.
The explicit curriculum is a formal curriculum that is found in textbooks, curriculum guides, standards, as well as other planned formal educational experiences. It is the curriculum that teachers are expected to teach their students and what schools are held accountable for.
The implicit curriculum is the kinds of learning children acquire from the nature and organization of the classroom and school as well as the attitudes and actions of their teachers. A great deal of learning takes place through the implicit curriculum, and it begins when children are very young.
The null curriculum are topics left out of the course of study. Teachers often cannot teach everything in a short time, so they choose topics that they are comfortable with and confident in teaching. The topics that are left out or may be too contrversial to teach are then considered to be in the null curriculum.
2. A learner-centered approach refers to learning new beliefs and visions of practice that are responsive to and respectful of the diverse eeds of students and teachers as learners. All learning must support diverse learners, provide time for reflection, and offer opportunities for teahcers and students to co-create practices that enhance learning, motivation, and achievement. A traditional approach is based off of what is expected to be taught by the teacher, which includes the state standards.
Teachers need to know the four domains that are important to learning, including the metacognitive and cognitive factors, affective and motivational factors, developmental and social factors, and individual difference factors. An understanding of these will establish a framework for designing learner-centered practices at all levels of schooling.
4. I think that implementing the Lerner-Centered psychological principles will be a great benefit to me when I become a teacher. I have always wanted to focus on this style of teaching, and I think that it will help me stay on track and target towards my goals. One of the most important ones to me that I found was Principle number 7. If a student is not interested or motivated to learn, then no learning will take place. As a teacher, I will make sure that I can be flexible and adjust my lessons so that students find themselves captivated by what is being discussed in the classroom.
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteThe explicit curriculum is the part of the curriculum that the students learn from the textbook and from the lesson for that day. It is the material that the students are expected to learn and pretty much written out in front of them. The implicit curriculum is what the students learn just based on the roles played in the classroom and the organization of the classroom. It is called the “hidden” curriculum because it is not written out for the teachers and students. It is the knowledge that the students will learn just from the day-to-day routines of the classroom.
2. How is a learner-centered approach different from traditional approaches to teaching? What do teachers need to know to implement a learner-centered approach to teaching?
Learner-centered approach focuses on the student’s experiences, talents, and perspectives to better teach the students and help maintain their interest. This is different from traditional teaching in a sense that, traditional teachers teach the students without incorporating their student’s interests. This can lead to a very boring classroom. In order to take the learner-centered approach, teachers must get to know their students. If there is no relationship built with students then you will not know what to incorporate in the learning process. Once you build a relationship with the students the 14 principles will help you create the learner-centered classroom.
4. How would implementation of the Learner-Centered Psychological Principles change your teaching? Provide a concrete example in your response.
The implementation these principles will change your teaching to make you become an effective teacher who is learner-centered. If I was to use these principles, I would be able to better motivate my students and help them develop socially. Since students are constantly discovering themselves, having a learner-centered classroom, will help them reach their maximum potential.
Explicit curriculum is the kind that is out of a textbook, written out, and is a mor formal plan of study. Implicit curriculum is a more oen form of learning. It is based on the experiences in the classroom.
ReplyDelete1. The imbalance is that the school focuses on testing and curriculum content instead on the students needs. I think that teachers can help to balance this out more by getting to know each student and ty to help them by focusing on their needs. I think that striving for the best in a classroom is a great idea, but to me this means we need to make the students comfortable in their learning environment.
3. These categories are similar because in all, the learning is most important and they put it at the highest level. Each one is different because it focuses on different types of learning and different facors.
The explicit curriculum is the formal curriculum of the two. It is what comes out of the textbooks. It is the material that we as teachers have to teach and learners have to learn and know. This particular curriculum is called the “hidden” curriculum because its not written out for the teachers and students.
ReplyDeleteThe imbalance is that the schools focus so much on tests and curriculum that the children do not feel comfortable because their needs as students may not be fulfilled because of bad teacher student relationships. If teachers focused a little more on the students I think numbers will rise and students will feel the motivation. Also, if teachers can include students in decisions about how they learn in class, the class as a whole may run smoother and learning will happen!
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteExplicit curriculum is more based on textbooks, it is the material that the teachers are required to teach and it is the information that the students are required to know. Implicit curriculum is more so based on the knowledge that students gain from just being in their classroom and being around other students and being affected by their personalities.
1. McCombs refers to the imbalance in the education system is that the school systems are focusing to much on standards and not enough on the students needs. Something that a teacher could do to address this problem is to try to cater to each individual students needs as much as they possibly can, and if they can't cater to all of their needs at least try to help out the students who need it the most.
2. A learner-centered approach is different from a traditional centered approach because one focuses on what is the best possible way for the student to learn and the other focuses on the teacher and them just teaching how they should be instead of them going out of their way to benefit the student more so. For teachers to implement a learned-centered approach they need to get to know their students and be able to understand what they need on a daily basis to learn each lesson in the most efficient and effective way.
How is the null curriculum different from both the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteExplicit curriculum is the formal curriculum that tells teachers what they need to teach their students. This curriculum correlates with the standards. Implicit curriculum is when students learn on their own through participation. This can happen in nature or in the classroom. The overall environment of learning is considered in the implicit curriculum. The null curriculum is what teachers leave out of their lesson plan. This could happen because the teacher may not have enough time to go over this material, don’t have a personal interest in it, or they believe that it is not necessary for the kids to know this information.
2. A learner-centered approach differs from a traditional approach in that it is more flexible and adaptive to the way a child learns. The traditional approach is more structured and set for the “average” child and does not change its mold to work for an above or below average child. This approach follows all of the standards and guidelines where as the learner-centered approach focuses more on the child’s personal interests in order to help them learn. A teacher needs to know how to individualize their student’s interests and customize their lesson to grab each child’s attention. Thinking of the group as a whole and using the same technique on every child will not help a teacher successfully take a learner-centered approach. They need to know what motivates each child. Understanding the fourteen Learner-Centered Psychological Principles can help a teacher in the right direction.
4. In order to implement the learner-centered principles, I would have to think about how I learn and take into account the fact that everyone learns in a different way. I learn by past experiences and being able to relate something new to something that I already know. For instance, if I was teaching a new concept that my students were struggling with, I will look at the construction of knowledge principle and it would help me see that a successful learner links new information to existing knowledge in meaningful ways. This would tell me to dig deep into my lesson and try to relate it to something fun that the kids can relate to. A good example of this is the way my boyfriends brother learned how to memorize his continents. He could not memorize his continents like the rest of the class but when the teacher taught him the names of the sharks that lived by those continents, he had them all memorized my heart. Being a shark whiz, he linked all of the continent names to the shark names that he already knew.
Explicit curriculum is mostly made up of factual knowledge and course content that can be tested or put down on paper. Implicit curriculum is the way children function in a classroom. This is also a way that children start learning to apply what they have learned and relate it to real life. It is beneficial for helping children become responsible for their actions and taking initiative.
ReplyDelete2. I will use a learner centered approach because I understand that all kids learn and are motivated differently. In a discussion in this class I had heard someone say that its unrealistic to try and motivate each child the way they need, I think its lazy not to. A good way to exercise this is having different centers set up in your classroom that use different strategies of learning and having the children rotate to each table. At the end give them some free time to explore which ever center they want.
4. Implementing the learner centered principles makes me think of each childs need individually. It is key to emphasize all the different types of learning through all activities. This would be a true challenge but would also be extremely effective.
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteExplicit curriculum is the curriculum that have to be taught or are expected to be taught from the textbooks and implicit curriculum is what the children learn from the classroom and their environment, as well as the actions and attitudes of their teachers.
1. The imbalance is that the students are not the main focus, its the curriculum, content, and assessment.
ReplyDelete3. They are similar in that they all put the learner first and learning is the priority. They differ in that they focus on different things that effect the learner.
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteThe explicit curriculum is the formal curriculum… mostly from text books. Examples are curriculum guides, standards, and of course text books. “Standard” is a good word for this type of curriculum. It is the standard to which what the teachers need to teach and what the students need to learn. Explicit is very formal. While implicit curriculum is what the students pick up on naturally in the class room. These are learned behaviors and values that are absorbed by the students.
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1. The imbalance is that the school is focusing too much on standards and the explicit side of things and not on life skills that will be used on a daily basis. Teachers can take an active role in leading by example and interacting with the children in a positive manner. Teachers can also take an active role in learning more about the students so they can teach based off of what the students find interest in.
3. The 14 learning-centered principles are broken up into 4 categories. These categories are similar in the aspect that they are “learning-centered” (go figure). The four categories are Cognitive and Metacognitive, Motivational and Affective, Developmental and Social, and Individual Differences. Cognitive and Metacognitive deal mostly with the “thinking” aspects of learning centered principles… how you learn, how you link new and old knowledge, and environmental factors. Motivational and Affective is measuring the values of how much an individual wants to learn. Developmental and Social factors are that of how things are played out across the board, physically, intellecturally ,emotionally, and socially.
What is the difference between the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
ReplyDeleteexplicity curriculum-the curriculum found in textbooks, curriculum guides, standards, as well as other planned formal educational experiences.
implicit curriculum- the kind of learning children acquire from the nature and organization of the classroom and school as well as the attitudes and actions of their teachers.
How is the null curriculum different from both the explicit and the implicit curriculum?
- Null curriculum is different because it all depends on how the tecaher feels about certain subjects. Null curriculum is all the subjects teachers decide to leave out.
Compare the extracurriculum to the other forms of curriculum.
-Extracurriculum refers to all of the unrequired subjects. Basically, after-school activities are considered extracurriular activities. I think extracurriculum ia really beneficial.