Curriculum Development Theorists Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a theorist of curriculum development?

• Jean Piaget

• David Kolb

• Donald Schon

• Gerald Gibbs

Which pedagogical theory that emphasises ongoing inquiry and adaptation was popularised by John Dewey?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Behaviourism

• Progressive Education

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should align with students' development was popularised by Jean Piaget?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Behaviourism

• Sociocultural Theory

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should focus on tasks within the learners ZPD was popularised by Lev Vygotsky?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Behaviourism

• Sociocultural Theory

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should use positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviours was popularised by B. F. Skinner?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Behaviourism

• Critical Pedagogy

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should adopt a spiral progression of concepts was popularised by Jerome Bruner?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Cognitive Constructivism

• Critical Pedagogy

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should develop critical consciousness of social and political inequalities was popularised by Paulo Freire?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Reflective Practice

• Critical Pedagogy

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should get learners to reflect on their experiences both during and after the event was popularised by Donal Schon?

• Cognitive Development

• Reflective Practice

• Reflective Practice

• Experiential Learning

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should involve a four-stage cycle and recognises that individuals have different learning styles was popularised by David Kolb?

• Cognitive Development

• Progressive Education

• Reflective Practice

• Experiential Learning

Which pedagogical theory that suggests curricula should promote the development of an identity as a member of a community was popularised by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger?

• Cognitive Development

• Progressive Education

• Reflective Practice

• Situated Learning/CoPs