Final Exams in Curriculum Development

Mr. Diaz, a new teacher, was asked by his principal to explain what a curriculum is. He responded, "It's the list of topics found in our textbook." Which of the following best reflects a higher understanding of curriculum?

• A textbook content list

• A planned sequence of learning experiences

• A teacher's daily log

• An assessment report

During a teacher training, Ms. Arce said that curriculum should reflect society's needs. Her view is aligned with which curriculum perspective?

• Academic rationalism

• Social reconstructionism

• Humanism

• Cognitive processing

A school implemented a program where students learn farming by working in actual farms. This best exemplifies which type of curriculum?

• Hidden curriculum

• Null curriculum

• Experiential curriculum

• Written curriculum

Which scenario best reflects the influence of psychological foundation in curriculum?

• A curriculum that follows student developmental stages

• A curriculum aligned with government policies

• A curriculum based on historical events

• A curriculum influenced by national identity

Ms. Gonzales designed a curriculum considering Piaget's theory. What element is she focusing on?

• Philosophical foundation

• Psychological foundation

• Sociological foundation

• Historical foundation

A group of teachers are creating learning activities based on the community's unique culture and practices. This reflects the influence of:

• Psychological foundation

• Historical foundation

• Sociological foundation

• Technological foundation

Mr. Lee used Taba's model in developing a new curriculum. What is the primary step in this model?

• Diagnosing needs

• Setting objectives

• Selecting content

• Implementing curriculum

In a regional planning conference, participants differentiated between macro, meso, and micro levels. What does micro-level planning refer to?

• National policy development

• Regional curriculum frameworks

• School-based curriculum planning

• International benchmarking

A team of curriculum developers emphasized learning outcomes, alignment, and constructivist teaching strategies. What design are they using?

• Subject-centered design

• Learner-centered design

• Problem-centered design

• Integrated design

Which scenario best reflects integrated curriculum design?

• Subjects are taught separately

• Science and Math are combined in STEM modules

• Focus is on textbook chapters

• Activities are teacher-led only