EDUC 9 : MODULE 2

According to Robert M. Hutchins, what should be emphasized in basic education?

• Liberal education

• Grammar, reading, rhetoric, logic, and mathematics

• History and foreign language

• Science and technology

Arthur Bestor, as an essentialist, believes that the mission of the school should focus on:

• Intellectual training through the humanities

• Physical education and sports

• Developing creativity and arts

• Encouraging individual self-expression

How does John Dewey view education?

• As a static transfer of knowledge

• As experiencing, with reflective thinking unifying curricular elements

• As a focus on memorization and rote learning

• As a preparation for future employment

Holin Caswell and Kenn Campbell viewed curriculum as:

• A series of pre-designed exams

• A structured list of courses

• All experiences children have under the guidance of teachers

• A sequence of lectures on important life

According to Othaniel Smith, William Stanley, and Harlan Shore, curriculum is:

• A system of exams designed to test memory

• A sequence of potential experiences set up to discipline children in ways of thinking and acting

• A list of required courses for graduation

• A focus on vocational training and technical skills

Which approach to presenting content in a curriculum focuses on grouping topics around major and sub-concepts, emphasizing their interconnectedness?

• Topical approach

• Concept approach

• Thematic approach

According to the text, what is one criterion for selecting content for a curriculum?

• Cost-effectiveness

• Significance

• Accessibility

Which approach presents content as complete units of instruction?

• Topical approach

• Thematic approach

• Modular approach

Which criterion for content selection considers the complexity of the content in relation to the learners' experience and psychological principles of learning?

• Utility

• Learnability

• Feasibility

Which criterion assesses whether the content can be taught within available time, resources, and teacher expertise?

• Utility

• Learnability

• Feasibility