Disaster Proof Curriculum

Implementing a Disaster-Proof Curriculum: Ensuring a
Continuous Schooling Despite School Closure

A critical takeaway because of Enhanced Community Quarantine of the entire
island of Luzon due to the COVID-19 pandemic is that our school system is not
ready for temporary closure. The delivery of learning contents, in particular, is
vulnerable to a complete standstill, because everything else is not prepared for an
alternative teaching and learning mechanisms. In short, our curriculum is not
disaster-proof. Below are reasons to consider for the STANDARDIZATION of
learning contents as a contingency for any disaster.
VERGEL P. MIRAÑA April 2020
A Disaster-Prone Curriculum
Lorem Ipsum A Disaster-Proof Curriculum
At present, almost all subjects of nearly all programs in CBSUA - To design and implement a disaster-proof curriculum,
Pili can be described as "teacher-centered.” STANDARDIZATION of all subjects is the key.
1. teachers control almost all learning activities (no teacher 1. a common syllabus
– no class) 2. a shared learning contents and assessments (print &
2. no standardized learning content and assessments e-copy)
• "personalized" syllabus, 3. a common schedule (in weeks)
• "personalized" instructional materials and assessments
• "personalized" schedule These standardized materials shall be given at the start of
every semester. These learning contents are, of course,
One subject with several teachers means varied syllabus, diverse developed by the Subjects Area Task Force, within the
learning contents, and different standards. Learning contents are existing guidelines set by the University.
also not given ahead of time.
These standardized learning contents promote Equity and uphold
SELF-DIRECTED, INDEPENDENT LEARNING, and even SELF-PACED
LEARNING. Besides, standardized learning contents are also easier
to monitor, manage, and enhance.
It promotes LEARNING ON-DEMAND, i.e., LEARNING ANYTIME,

ANYWHERE - when delivered online through LMS or when students
are provided with an e-copy or printed one for students with no
internet access at their households.
These varied and personalized learning contents do not It ensures common learning outcomes at the end of a semester.
ensure quality and equality - described in SDG - 4; this is hard
Standardization also addresses the issue of COMPETENCE among
to monitor, hard to manage, and enhance.
newbie teachers; since they will be delivering a learning content
designed by competent and senior faculty members.
Further, it does not guarantee uniform learning outcomes at
the end of the semester and of the curricular program. Still, upholds Academic Freedom - since teachers are always in
control of what they are going to do during contact hours.
Sadly, teachers are heavily accountable in this setting. Similar
to the accountability of K-12 teachers, this should not be the TEAM TEACHING and combination of classes is viable and
case in higher education. sustainable in this setting.
Since one variable is held constant (learning content), from a

research perspective, it is now easier to quantify how other
variables (teachers, students, environment, etc.) influence learning
outcomes and students' attributes.
In this setting, students are now accountable for their learning.
Finally, this STANDARDIZATION of learning contents is merely an

extension of curricular programs already standardized by CHED.
DISASTER PRONE DISASTER PROOF

Hence, because the learning process happens only when the So, whatever class interruptions there might be, schooling CAN
teacher is around, when class interruptions occur – due to STILL CONTINUE, even up to the point of school closure.
school activities, disasters, pandemic, or when the teacher is
merely absent for whatever reason - schooling also stops. Standardization is an international practice; hence, it
contributes to our vision of achieving global standards.
STANDARDIZATION IS KEY FOR A DISASTER-PROOF CURRICULUM
Together, let's create a CURRICULUM FOR ALL SEASONS.

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Implementing a Disaster-Proof Curriculum: Ensuring a

Continuous Schooling Despite School Closure

VERGEL P. MIRAÑA April 2020

It promotes LEARNING ON-DEMAND, i.e., LEARNING ANYTIME,

Since one variable is held constant (learning content), from a

In this setting, students are now accountable for their learning.

Finally, this STANDARDIZATION of learning contents is merely an

DISASTER PRONE DISASTER PROOF

STANDARDIZATION IS KEY FOR A DISASTER-PROOF CURRICULUM

Together, let's create a CURRICULUM FOR ALL SEASONS.

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