Pragmatic Curriculum Quiz

What is the main focus of pragmatic curriculists in education?

• Abstract theoretical concepts

• Immediate, practical solutions

• Long-term ideals

• Traditional subjects

Why do pragmatists avoid focusing on long-term educational ideals?

• They believe ideals are too complex

• They prioritize solving immediate, practical problems

• Ideals don't align with empirical results

• Ideals don't apply to real-world contexts

What is one reason pragmatic curriculum can be hard to define?

• It follows rigid rules

• It avoids definite answers to maintain flexibility

• It's not a recognized educational philosophy

• It's only used in specific educational systems

How does pragmatic curriculum emphasize results?

• By focusing on academic grades

• By valuing ideas that produce practical outcomes

• By rejecting empirical data

• By emphasizing memorization

What did Ted Sizer's *Horace's Compromise* contribute to the pragmatic curriculum approach?

• It provided a theoretical model for education reform

• It emphasized finding flexible, workable solutions in schools

• It advocated for standardized testing

• It introduced strict classroom procedures

Pragmatic curriculum adapts easily to new technologies and changes in education

• True

• False

Pragmatic curriculum is identical to systematic curriculum in its approach to adaptability.

• True

• False

Implementing pragmatic curriculum in a traditional, exam-focused system could create resistance due to differing focuses on practical results over test scores.

• True

• False

What role does context play in the pragmatic curriculum approach?

• Context is secondary to subject matter

• Context is the most important factor

• Context is only considered in specific situations

• Context is irrelevant to curriculum design