FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM

What is the main purpose of a curriculum?

• To organize school activities

• To guide teaching and learning

• To provide a list of textbooks

• To ensure standardized exams

Which of the following is NOT a function of a curriculum?

• Establishing learning goals

• Defining assessment methods

• Dictating teacher salaries

• Structuring content delivery

A hidden curriculum refers to:

• Unwritten, informal lessons learned in school

• The main subjects taught in class

• Secret school policies

• Advanced learning programs

What are the three essential elements of a curriculum?

• Teaching, Learning, Testing

• Content, Instruction, Assessment

• Knowledge, Skills, Attitude

• Textbooks, Exams, Assignments

Which educational philosophy focuses on teaching unchanging universal truths?

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Existentialism

• Constructivism

Essentialism emphasizes:

• Core academic subjects

• Real-world experiences

• Social change through education

• Student choice and creativity

Which philosophy is student-centered and promotes learning through experiences?

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Progressivism

• Behaviorism

Reconstructionism believes that education should:

• Focus on classical subjects

• Improve society and address real-world issues

• Be strictly structured

• Avoid controversial topics

Which learning theory is associated with reinforcement and rewards?

• Constructivism

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• Connectivism

Which learning theory emphasizes collaborative and inquiry-based learning?

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

• Essentialism

• Cognitivism