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.”
CHECK THE FIRST PAGE FOR A VISUAL REPRESENTATION
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. Experiential Learning:
1. Curriculum as a Syllabus: A
Curriculum is seen as a
formal outline of subjects set of experiences
or topics to be taught learners engage in, both
within a specific timeframe, inside and outside the
classroom. (John Dewey's
focusing on what students
theory)
need to learn.
2. Holistic Development:
2. Curriculum as Lesson Plans: Focuses on the learner's
A sequence of structured overall growth—
intellectual, social,
lessons designed to deliver
emotional, and physical.
content effectively, often
aligned with national or 3. Hidden Curriculum:
Refers to the implicit
institutional standards. lessons, values, and
norms students learn
outside formal instruction
CURRICULUM (e.g., school culture,
discipline).
4. Null Curriculum: The
topics or perspectives
Critical and Social Justice intentionally excluded
Perspectives from formal education,
which reflect societal
1. Culturally Relevant biases or priorities.
Curriculum: Integrates
learners' cultural backgrounds
and experiences, making
learning meaningful and
inclusive (Gloria Ladson-
Billings). Dynamic Process Definitions
2. Social Justice Curriculum:
1. Negotiated Learning:
Aims to empower students to
recognize and challenge Curriculum is
inequalities in society, collaboratively shaped by
promoting critical thinking and teachers and students,
activism. making education
adaptable and learner-
centered (Paulo Freire).
2. Integrated Curriculum:
Blends subjects into
interdisciplinary themes
or projects, fostering
broader connections and
real-world application.
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.”
CHECK THE FIRST PAGE FOR A VISUAL REPRESENTATION
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. Experiential Learning:
1. Curriculum as a Syllabus: A
Curriculum is seen as a
formal outline of subjects set of experiences
or topics to be taught learners engage in, both
within a specific timeframe, inside and outside the
classroom. (John Dewey's
focusing on what students
theory)
need to learn.
2. Holistic Development:
2. Curriculum as Lesson Plans: Focuses on the learner's
A sequence of structured overall growth—
intellectual, social,
lessons designed to deliver
emotional, and physical.
content effectively, often
aligned with national or 3. Hidden Curriculum:
Refers to the implicit
institutional standards. lessons, values, and
norms students learn
outside formal instruction
CURRICULUM (e.g., school culture,
discipline).
4. Null Curriculum: The
topics or perspectives
Critical and Social Justice intentionally excluded
Perspectives from formal education,
which reflect societal
1. Culturally Relevant biases or priorities.
Curriculum: Integrates
learners' cultural backgrounds
and experiences, making
learning meaningful and
inclusive (Gloria Ladson-
Billings). Dynamic Process Definitions
2. Social Justice Curriculum:
1. Negotiated Learning:
Aims to empower students to
recognize and challenge Curriculum is
inequalities in society, collaboratively shaped by
promoting critical thinking and teachers and students,
activism. making education
adaptable and learner-
centered (Paulo Freire).
2. Integrated Curriculum:
Blends subjects into
interdisciplinary themes
or projects, fostering
broader connections and
real-world application.
