Curriculum Structure: Overview

Curriculum structure

• refers to how content, objectives, methods, and assessments are organized to deliver meaningful learning.

Curriculum Guide/Framework

• A document defining the vision, mission, goals, competencies, and alignment of a curriculum.

Curriculum Guide/Framework

📌 Example: DepEd K–12 Curriculum Guide

Learning Competencies/Objectives

• Clear, measurable statements that describe what learners should know and be able to do.

Learning Competencies/Objectives

📌 Example: 'Identify types of energy' (Grade 5 Science)

Scope and Sequence

• Scope: the breadth of content;

• Sequence: the logical order of presentation.

Scope and Sequence

📌 Example: Teaching decimals before percentages in Math

Content and Performance Standards

• Content Standards: What learners should understand

• Performance Standards: What learners should be able to do

Content and Performance Standards

📌 Example: Content – Understand communication models;

📌 Performance – Deliver a persuasive speech

Curriculum Map

• A matrix or layout showing learning outcomes, content, time frames, and alignment.

Curriculum Map

📌 Example: Quarter 1 – Life Science, Quarter 2 – Earth Science

Assessment Plan

• Includes tools and strategies for checking learning outcomes.

Assessment Plan

📌 Example: Rubrics, quizzes, performance tasks, and reflections