Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Office of Curriculum and Instruction

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) at Tarlac State University serves as the primary administrative body responsible for the systematic design, implementation, and evaluation of the university's academic programs. The office ensures that all curricula remain responsive to global trends and compliant with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) mandates through two specialized functional branches: the Curriculum Standards Management Unit and the Instruction Unit. The former is tasked with the structural integrity of academic offerings, focusing on the alignment of program outcomes with industry competency standards and the periodic revision of course frameworks. Complementing this, the Instruction Unit oversees the pedagogical delivery of the curriculum by monitoring classroom instruction, facilitating professional development for faculty, and spearheading the creation of innovative instructional materials. By integrating these two pillars, the OCI maintains a cohesive educational ecosystem that balances theoretical rigor with the practical demands of the professional landscape.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Director for Curriculum and Instruction

1. Formulate, implement, and evaluate policies, plans, programs, and standards related to curriculum and instruction;
2. Monitor the conduct of classes, in coordination with college deans, to assist in formulating supervisory plans and programs for the academic community;
3. Coordinate with the Office of Admission and Registration regarding the preparation of class schedules and the academic calendar of activities affecting teaching staff and students;
4. Coordinate with colleges regarding new or revised CHED Memorandum Orders as bases for the development and revision of curricula;
5. Coordinate with colleges regarding the results of evaluations and assessments of instructional methods and programs by concerned officials or committees;
6. Collaborate with colleges on professional development for the effective implementation of the intended curriculum and instructional best practices;
7. Work cooperatively with colleges to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment among programs;
8. Guide the selection and use of textbooks and other teaching materials;
9. Keep abreast of educational developments and literature in the field of education and participate in the affairs of professional organizations devoted to the advancement of curriculum and instruction;
10. Coordinate with different HEIs to adopt best practices in curriculum and instruction;
11. Consult industry partners on the enhancement of curricula to meet industry competency standards;
12. Initiate roundtable discussions with stakeholders—including, but not limited to, industry partners, government agencies, and the private sector—on the evaluation and preparation of curricula that meet the competency standards of the labor sector;
13. Create a Curriculum Review Committee to assist in the conduct of curricular review, enhancement, and innovation; and
14. Perform other functions and duties as may be delegated by the Board of Regents (BOR), the University President, relevant authorities, or by law.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Unit Head for Curriculum Standards Management

1. Formulate, implement, and evaluate policies, plans, programs, and standards related to curriculum;
2. Create a Curriculum Review Committee to assist in curricular review, enhancement, and innovation;
3. Work cooperatively with the different colleges to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment among programs;
4. Coordinate with colleges regarding new or revised CHED Memorandum Orders as bases for the development and revision of curricula;
5. Collaborate with colleges regarding professional development for the effective implementation of the intended curriculum;
6. Facilitate collaboration with various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to implement and integrate best practices into curriculum development;
7. Communicate with colleges regarding the results of program evaluations by concerned officials or committees;
8. Keep abreast of educational developments and literature in the field of education and participate in the affairs of professional organizations devoted to curricular advancement;
9. Consult industry partners on the enhancement of curricula to meet industry competency standards;
10. Initiate roundtable discussions with stakeholders—including, but not limited to, industry partners, government agencies, and the private sector—on the evaluation and preparation of curricula that meet the competency standards of the labor sector;
11. Partner with the Instruction Unit to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the curriculum; and
12. Perform other functions and duties as may be delegated by the Board of Regents, the University President, relevant authorities, or by law.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Unit Head for Instructional Delivery and Materials Development

1. Assist in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and standards related to instruction;
2. Monitor the conduct of classes, in coordination with college deans, to assist in formulating supervisory plans and programs for the academic community;
3. Coordinate with colleges on the development of instructional materials and assessment tools;
4. Coordinate with colleges regarding the results of evaluation and assessment of instructional methods and programs by concerned officials or committees;
5. Collaborate with colleges on professional development for the effective implementation of instructional best practices;
6. Initiate roundtable discussions with stakeholders on the evaluation of instruction;
7. Create a Committee on the Development of Instructional Materials and Assessment Tools to assist in the enhancement and innovation of instruction;
8. Work as a team with the Curriculum Unit; and
9. Perform other functions and duties as may be delegated by the BOR, the University President, relevant authorities, or by law.