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What is the advantage of subject design according to advocates?
It is easy to deliver.
How are textbooks and instructional materials related to subject design?
Textbooks are written and support instructional materials are commercially available.
What is one drawback of subject design as mentioned in the text?
Learning is compartmentalized.
In the Philippine educational system, how does the number of subjects differ between elementary and secondary education?
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Describe the traditional approach to teaching and learning highlighted in the text.
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of subject design?
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How is learning described in the subject design approach?
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What role is assigned to the teacher in the traditional approach to teaching and learning described in the text?
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Based on the text, which statement about the Philippine educational system is TRUE?
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What is the primary focus of subject design?
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Study Notes
Types of Curriculum Design Models
- Subject-Centered Design is a curriculum design that focuses on the content of the curriculum, corresponding to the structure of textbooks.
- This design is practiced in the Philippines, where a school day is divided into class periods and a school year is divided into quarters or semesters.
- The main objective of this design is to achieve excellence in specific subject discipline content.
Characteristics of Subject-Centered Design
- School hours are allocated to different school subjects, such as Science, Mathematics, Language, Social Studies, and Physical Education.
- The design has variations, focusing on individual subjects, specific disciplines, or combinations of subjects or disciplines.
- This design is the oldest and most familiar for teachers, parents, and laymen.
- Textbooks and support instructional materials are commercially available, making it easy to deliver.
Advantages and Drawbacks of Subject-Centered Design
- Advocates believe that subject design has an advantage because it is easy to deliver.
- Teachers are familiar with the format, having been educated using the same design.
- However, the drawback of this design is that learning can become compartmentalized, stressing content over students' natural tendencies, interests, and experiences.
- The teacher becomes the dispenser of knowledge, and learners are seen as empty vessels to receive information.
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Description
Explore the different curriculum design models used in education, with a focus on subject-centered design. Learn about how this model emphasizes the content of the curriculum and its relation to textbooks. Discover key figures like Henry Morrison and William Harris associated with subject-centered design.
