HED4802
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
DUE DATE: 21 January 2025
PREVIEW:
ACTIVITY 1
Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that outlines
the different definitions and perspectives on the term “curriculum.”
VISUAL REPRESENTATION
ON
THE NEXT PAGE
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
, ACTIVITY 1
Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that
outlines the different definitions and perspectives on the term “curriculum.”
Traditional Definitions Modern Broader Perspectives
1. Curriculum as a Syllabus: A 1. Experiential Learning:
Views curriculum as the
detailed outline of topics or
sum of learners’
subjects to be covered
experiences, emphasizing
within a specific time, often hands-on and real-world
focused on content engagement (inspired by
delivery. John Dewey).
2. Curriculum as Lesson 2. Holistic Development:
Plans: A structured Encompasses intellectual,
sequence of lessons that emotional, social, and
teachers deliver in the physical growth, focusing
classroom, often aligned on the whole learner.
with national education 3. Hidden Curriculum: The
policies. unspoken lessons, values,
and attitudes conveyed
indirectly through school
culture, routines, and
CURRICULUM social expectations.
4. Null Curriculum: Content
or topics excluded from
formal education, which
Critical and Social Justice reveals societal biases or
Perspectives undervalued knowledge
areas.
1. Culturally Relevant
Curriculum: Emphasizes
incorporating students’
cultural identities into learning
to foster inclusivity and
engagement (Gloria Ladson-
Billings).
Dynamic Process Definitions
2. Social Justice Curriculum:
Aims to address inequities in 1. Negotiated Learning:
society by empowering Teachers and students
learners to critically analyze collaboratively create the
and challenge injustices. curriculum, making
learning a shared and
responsive process (Paulo
Freire’s critical pedagogy).
2. Integrated Curriculum:
Combines multiple
subjects into a cohesive
learning experience,
promoting
interdisciplinary
understanding (e.g.,
project-based learning).
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
DUE DATE: 21 January 2025
PREVIEW:
ACTIVITY 1
Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that outlines
the different definitions and perspectives on the term “curriculum.”
VISUAL REPRESENTATION
ON
THE NEXT PAGE
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
, ACTIVITY 1
Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that
outlines the different definitions and perspectives on the term “curriculum.”
Traditional Definitions Modern Broader Perspectives
1. Curriculum as a Syllabus: A 1. Experiential Learning:
Views curriculum as the
detailed outline of topics or
sum of learners’
subjects to be covered
experiences, emphasizing
within a specific time, often hands-on and real-world
focused on content engagement (inspired by
delivery. John Dewey).
2. Curriculum as Lesson 2. Holistic Development:
Plans: A structured Encompasses intellectual,
sequence of lessons that emotional, social, and
teachers deliver in the physical growth, focusing
classroom, often aligned on the whole learner.
with national education 3. Hidden Curriculum: The
policies. unspoken lessons, values,
and attitudes conveyed
indirectly through school
culture, routines, and
CURRICULUM social expectations.
4. Null Curriculum: Content
or topics excluded from
formal education, which
Critical and Social Justice reveals societal biases or
Perspectives undervalued knowledge
areas.
1. Culturally Relevant
Curriculum: Emphasizes
incorporating students’
cultural identities into learning
to foster inclusivity and
engagement (Gloria Ladson-
Billings).
Dynamic Process Definitions
2. Social Justice Curriculum:
Aims to address inequities in 1. Negotiated Learning:
society by empowering Teachers and students
learners to critically analyze collaboratively create the
and challenge injustices. curriculum, making
learning a shared and
responsive process (Paulo
Freire’s critical pedagogy).
2. Integrated Curriculum:
Combines multiple
subjects into a cohesive
learning experience,
promoting
interdisciplinary
understanding (e.g.,
project-based learning).
