A MODULE OF THE MICHAELIS MODEL FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DOCX

Title	A MODULE OF THE MICHAELIS MODEL FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Author	Gilbert Ramas
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A MODULE OF THE MICHAELIS MODEL FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT I. INTRODUCTION Curriculum development is mainly concerned with the portrayal of plans for teaching and learning activities in classroom conditions that will convey about positive transformation in the lives of the learners. It is based on the school's mission and goals and identifies ways of translating these into a logical and coordinated program of significant experiences and conditions eliciting responses that will lead to the transformation of the learners into authentic, w arm and sensitive human beings (Palma, 2002). Furthermore, the all - important process of curriculum development has only one purpose, and that is, the formation of the "Ideal Graduate." This becomes the critical measure of the success or collapse of the total school enterprise. It should be pointed out, however, that the percetion of the "Ideal Graduate" will differ since it depends on the school's peculiar clientele, environment and driving force. (Ramas, et al, 2015) Through the effective supervision of instruction, administrators can strengthen and enhance teaching practices that will contribute to improved student learning. By skillfully scrutinizing performance and appropriate data, administrators can provide meaningful feedback and direction to teachers that can have a profound effect on the learning that occurs in each classroom. Because student learning is the primary function of the schools, the effective supervision of instruction is one of the most critical functions of the administrator. If schools are to provide equal access to quality educational programs for all students, administrators must hold teachers accountable for providing an appropriate and well-planned program. These programs include...