Educ 323c: The Teacher and the School Curriculum

In a curriculum development class, the teacher asked the students to give an enriched definition of the curriculum. Which among the following encompasses the true essence of the term?

• Curriculum is a list of subjects to take to complete a course.

• Curriculum is the sum total of all the learning experiences in the teaching-learning process.

• Curriculum is a list of courses in order to graduate.

• Curriculum is a never-ending process in education.

Ordinary people consider curriculum as ___________.

I. a list of subjects

II. courses to complete

III. subjects to undertake

• I only

• II only

• III only

• I, II, and III

Curriculum may be defined in many ways. What does this prove?

• The concept of curriculum is based on those given by experts.

• The concept is limited and narrow in scope.

• The curriculum is characterized as fragmentary, elusive, and confusing.

• The concept of curriculum may be defined from different perspectives.

The Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) proposed a new curriculum for Teacher Education to make graduates globally competitive. What type of curriculum is this?

• Supported Curriculum

• Hidden Curriculum

• Assessed Curriculum

• Recommended Curriculum

In order to have an effective teaching and learning, there must be an adequate utilization of learning materials. What type of curriculum is this?

• Assessed Curriculum

• Hidden Curriculum

• Recommended Curriculum

• Supported Curriculum

When teachers conduct a series of evaluation to describe the extent of teaching, what must be implemented?

• Hidden Curriculum

• Taught Curriculum

• Learned Curriculum

• Assessed Curriculum

This curricularist uses unique and out-of-the box strategies to make his/her class highly engaging. He/She is a/an _______________.

• knower

• innovator

• writer

• implementer

This curricularist has published researches, books, manuals, and other instructional materials. He/She is a/an __________.

• implementor

• evaluator

• planner

• writer

This curricularist attends seminars, workshops and pursues graduate work. He/She is a/an __________.

• innovator

• knower

• writer

• evaluator

When a school in the interrelation of what was taught, how it was taught, and what was learned, this school believes in the curriculum view of ___________.

• John Dewey

• Hollis Caswell

• Arthur Bestor

• Phillip Phenix