Nature and Purpose of 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.

Which of the following runs counter to the concept of curriculum development?

• Curriculum development provides a template or design

• Curriculum development is largely determined by the interests and   abilities of the teachers.

• Curriculum development comprises experience provided by an   institution.

• Curriculum development is a dynamic rather than static process.

Ordinary people consider curriculum as _____________.

I. List of subjects

II. Courses to complete

III. Subjects to undertake

• I only

• II only

• III only

• I, II, III

The following are progressive points of view of curriculum, EXCEPT:

• Total learning experiences of the individual

• All experiences children have under the guidance of the teacher

• List of subjects, syllabi, course of study and ideas in a specific   discipline

• Experiences in the classroom which are planned and enacted by   teacher and learned by students

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other professional organization suggest contents which will be included in the courses offered by Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs).  Which type of curriculum is being described in the condition?

• Written curriculum

• Learned curriculum

• Assessed curriculum

• Recommended curriculum

Which type of curriculum caters to the actual changes in students’ behavior, values and perceptions as a result of various school experiences?

• Written curriculum

• Learned curriculum

• Assessed curriculum

• Taught 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?

• Hidden curriculum

• Recommended curriculum

• Supported curriculum

• Assessed curriculum

Ms. Joanna prepares worksheets and assignment sheets for her pupils. She also assists her students in doing collaborative task. Which type of curriculum is operating on the said premise?

• Taught curriculum

• Tested curriculum

• Learned curriculum

• Written curriculum

Development of exemplary lesson plans that focus on ESD

• Supported curriculum

• Hidden curriculum

• Written curriculum

• Recommended curriculum

Proposal of Biology Teacher Association of topics to include in the teaching of Science for Secondary Schools

• Supported curriculum

• Recommended curriculum

• Learned curriculum

• Written curriculum