EDUC 9- MODULE 3

Why is curriculum change considered necessary?

• It helps teachers avoid using traditional teaching methods.

• It ensures that students learn only from past experiences.

• It allows the curriculum to adapt to societal and technological advancements.

• It prevents educators from making independent decisions.

A school is implementing a new math curriculum while still using parts of the old one. Which axiom explains this process?

• Curriculum development is an ongoing process.

• Curriculum changes made earlier can exist concurrently with newer changes.

• Curriculum development is a decision-making process.

• Curriculum change is unnecessary once a curriculum is established.

Who should be involved in curriculum development to ensure its success?

• Only school administrators

• Teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders

• Government officials only

• Individual teachers without collaboration

A teacher is designing a new lesson plan and must decide on content, teaching methods, and evaluation strategies. Which axiom best applies?

• Curriculum development is a decision-making process.

• Curriculum change is always immediate and complete.

• Curriculum should never be adjusted once implemented.

• Curriculum is a product of personal preference.

Before implementing a new curriculum, a school first reviews the existing one. Why is this important?

• Curriculum development should start from where the curriculum is.

• Old curriculums should always be discarded before new ones are introduced.

• Curriculum change is only necessary every 10 years.

• Teachers should not be involved in curriculum design.

What is the primary purpose of setting behavioral objectives or intended learning outcomes in curriculum design?

• To give students additional tasks

• To help both teachers and learners focus on expected achievements

• To provide more teaching materials for educators

• To make lesson planning easier for teachers

Which of the following is NOT a principle to consider when selecting subject matter for a curriculum?

• The subject matter should be relevant to the curriculum outcomes.

• The subject matter should be appropriate to the learner's level.

• The subject matter should remain unchanged for consistency.

• The subject matter should reflect current knowledge and concepts.

Which teaching and learning method allows students to work together to find solutions under the teacher's guidance?

• Independent learning activities

• Competitive activities

• Cooperative learning activities

• Traditional lecture-based learning

Which of the following is a type of assessment where students evaluate their own learning?

• Peer assessment

• Self-assessment

• Teacher assessment

• Summative assessment

What are the major components of a course design or syllabus?

• Teaching strategies and grading system

• Intended outcomes, content, methods, and evaluation

• Student participation and teacher feedback

• Online learning tools and tradition