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LESSON 2

The Role of Technology inDelivering the Curriculum


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The role of technology finds its place atthe onset of curriculum implementation,

namely at the stage of instructionalplanning.

The role of technology in curriculumimplementation shall now be treated.


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In a teaching-learning situation, there is thecritical need to provide the learners informationthat forms a coherent whole.

Otherwise, learning may end up haphazard andin the end ineffective.

A systematic approach to instructional planningis, therefore, necessary.


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In the choice of instructional media, technologycomes into play.

And in instructional planning, each lessonshould have a clear idea of general specificgoals, instructional objectives, content,activities, media, materials, assessment andevaluation on how objectives have beenachieved.


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Identifyinstructional

goals

Analyze

learners

Identifyobjectives

Planinstructional

activities

Identifyassess

instructionalmedia

technology

Choose aninstructional

media

Implementinstruction

AssessInstruction

Revise instruction


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Instructional media may also be referredto as media technology or learningtechnology, or simply technology

Technology plays a crucial role in

delivering instruction to learners.


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Technology offers various tools oflearning and these range from non-projected and projected media fromwhich the teacher can choose, dependingon what he sees fir with the intended

instructional setting.


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In the process, what ensues is objective-matching where the teacher decides on

what media or technology to use to helpachieve the set learning objectives


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Non-projected media

Real objects

Models

Field trips

Kits

Printed materials

VisualsVisual board

Audio materials

Overheadtransparencies

Opaque projection

Slides

Filmstrip

FilmsVideo, VCD, DVD

Computer/ multimedia

presentations

Projected media


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1. Practicality

2. Appropriateness in relation to the learners

3. Activity /suitability

4. Objective-matching


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It can easily be observed that technologicalinnovation in the multifarious fields of

commerce, science and education, is fastdeveloping such that it is difficult to foreseethe technological revolution in the

millennium, inclusive of educationalchanges.


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However, technological changes ineducation will make its impact on the

delivery of more effective, efficient andhumanizing teaching-and-learning


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Three current trends

Paradigm shift from teacher-centered to student-centered approach to learning.

Broadening realization that education is not simplya delivery of facts and information, but aneducative process of cultivating the cognitive,affective, psychomotor, and much more thecontemplative intelligence of the learners of a new

age.Increase in the use of new information andcommunication technology or ICT.


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Already at the turn of the past century, ICT in

its various forms and manifestations has madeits increasing influence on education, and it isexpected that the trend will speed up evenmore rapidly.

Propelling this brisk development is the

spread of the micro-computers affordable notonly to cottage industries, businesses, andhomes but also schools.


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Upgrading the equality of teaching-and-learning in schools

Increasing the capability of the teacher toeffectively inculcate learning, and for studentsto gain mastery of lessons and courses


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Broadening the delivery of education outsideschools through non-traditional approaches

to formal and informal learning, such asOpen Universities and lifelong learning toadult learners

Revolutionizing the use of technology to boosteducational paradigm shifts that giveimportance to student-centered and holisticlearning.

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