Foundations of Curriculum

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'foundation' fundamentally refer to?

• A base or underlying support

• A finished product

• A decorative element

• A temporary solution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the main foundations of curriculum as shown in the diagram?

• Technological Foundation

• Philosophical Foundation

• Psychological Foundation

• Historical Foundation

Multiple Select

Based on the activity statements, which foundations of curriculum are represented?

• Philosophical

• Social

• Psychological

• Historical

Open Ended

Explain why understanding the philosophical foundation is important for curriculum development.

Open Ended

How does the philosophical foundation influence the goals and organization of a curriculum?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as something philosophy deals with in curriculum making?

• Aspects of life

• Problems and prospects of living

• Mathematical equations

• Thoughts and facts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does philosophy provide to educators according to the slides?

• A framework for organizing schools and classrooms

• A list of school rules

• A set of textbooks

• A grading system

Multiple Select

According to the slides, what questions does philosophy help answer in education?

• What school are for?

• What subjects are of value?

• How students learn?

• What sports teams to form?

Open Ended

How might a curriculum worker's life experiences and social background influence their approach to curriculum development?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major philosophies listed in the slides?

• Idealism

• Realism

• Pragmatism

• Constructivism

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, with which philosopher does Idealism begin?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Descartes

Multiple Choice

According to idealism, what is considered the chief explanation of the world?

• Moral and spiritual reality

• Scientific observation

• Economic development

• Technological advancement

Open Ended

How does the role of teachers in idealism relate to the concept of enduring values?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a school setting that aligns with idealism?

• Highly structured environment

• Advocating ideas that demonstrate enduring values

• Focus on great works of literature or scriptures

• Emphasis on physical training

Multiple Choice

What does an idealist educator prefer when organizing subject matter?

• Order and pattern of subject matter

• Random exploration

• Focus on memorization

• Emphasis on competition

Open Ended

Explain how the curriculum in idealism is structured and what it aims to preserve.

Multiple Choice

Which subject is considered the most general and abstract at the top of the curriculum hierarchy?

• Math

• History & Literature

• Philosophy & Theology

• Natural Sciences

Multiple Choice

According to idealist philosophy, why are classics considered the ideal subject matter for the curriculum?

• They are easy to teach.

• They allow for flexible curriculum changes.

• They represent fixed knowledge that does not vary with time.

• They focus on modern technology.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the realist view of the world?

• The world is best understood through spiritual reflection.

• The world is made up of objects and matter, and people understand it through their senses and reason.

• Knowledge is only derived from religious texts.

• Reality is subjective and changes with opinion.

Open Ended

Compare how idealism and realism view the source of knowledge and truth in the curriculum.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the lower order of the curriculum hierarchy according to realism?

• Logic & Lessons

• Concepts & Systems

• Reading, Writing, Arithmetic

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

To increase student engagement, teachers should:

• Avoid using digital tools as they can be distracting.

• Encourage passive listening to improve concentration.

• Make learning interactive and collaborative.

• Focus solely on textbook learning.

Multiple Choice

An effective curriculum design involves:

• Ignoring the needs of the community.

• Integration of cross-disciplinary themes.

• Sole focus on theoretical knowledge without practical application.

• Excluding technology and digital literacy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subjects contributes to understanding of education as a field of study?

• Philosophy

• Psychology

• History

• Legal Foundations

Multiple Choice

Differentiated instruction aims to:

• Increase the workload for teachers significantly.

• Provide the same level of challenge for all students.

• Ignore the differences between students.

• Recognize and address individual student strengths and weaknesses.

Multiple Choice

A philosophical foundation that focuses on goodness and truth

• Idealism

• Realism

• Pragmatism

Multiple Choice

This Philosophical foundation focuses on exploration and practical action, and highlights teaching "How to think" rather than "what to think".

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

• Realism

Multiple Choice

What foundation of curriculum reflects the educational focus prevalent during a particular period or event?

• Historical Foundation

• Psychological Foundation

• Philosophical Foundation

• Socio-Cultural Foundation

Multiple Choice

What foundation of curriculum discusses the relationship between the school and society and its influence in curriculum decisions?

• Historical Foundation

• Psychological Foundation

• Philosophical Foundation

• Socio-Cultural Foundation

Multiple Choice

Progressivism advocates for a student-centered, problem-solving curriculum.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Open Ended

Why is it important for education to adapt to changes in society and technological advancements?

Multiple Choice

In a philosophy class, Marisol is curious about the branch that focuses on the nature of existence and reality. She asks her classmates, "Which branch of philosophy should I study to understand this better?"

• Metaphysics

• Axiology

• Logic

• Epistemology

Multiple Choice

A western philosophy refers to the action that get priority over thought.

• Realism

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

• Essentialism

Multiple Choice

The following are the western philosophy except;

• Essentialism

• Pragmatism

• Idealism

• Realism

Multiple Choice

Generally derived from the greek word "idean" meaning "to see."

• Realism

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

• Essentialism

Multiple Choice

A western philosophy refers to the external world of objects is not imaginary.

• Realism

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

• Essentialism

Multiple Choice

Four stage theory of cognitive development: 1. sensorimotor, 2. preoperational, 3. concrete operational, and 4. formal operational.

• Abraham Maslow

• Harry Harlow

• Alfred Adler

• Jean Piaget

Multiple Choice

This approach focuses on the way you think

• Sociocultural

• Humanistic

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Psychoanalytic

Multiple Select

What is cognitive psychology?

• refers to all processes by which sensory input is transformed, elaborated, stored, recovered, and used.

• the study of the physical operations that support people's movement and use of boyd-parts.

• the study of interaction among people and communities, organization-non-organizational

• the study of the mental operations that support people's acquisition and use of knowledge.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about the foundations of curriculum?

Open Ended

How would you summarize the meaning of 'foundation' as discussed in today's lesson?