EDU405: Curriculum Planning & Design Quiz

What is one definition of curriculum as mentioned in the text?

• A list of textbooks

• A set of teaching methods

• A grading system

• A plan for achieving goals

Which philosophy emphasizes the mastery of subject matter?

• Progressivism

• Essentialism

• Perennialism

• Constructivism

What is the focus of the Cognitive Processes conception of curriculum?

• Teacher-centered design

• Student motivation

• Standardized testing

• Content over process

Which type of curriculum is formulated by experts and has specific objectives?

• Hidden curriculum

• Taught curriculum

• Written curriculum

• Recommended curriculum

What role do curriculum workers play in education?

• They teach students directly

• They assess student performance

• They create textbooks

• They develop technical methods for curriculum planning

What does the term 'hidden curriculum' refer to?

• The curriculum that is assessed

• The curriculum that is written down

• Content that is not formally taught

• The curriculum that is recommended

Which philosophy is associated with developing students' communication skills?

• Progressivism

• Behaviorism

• Essentialism

• Linguistic

What is a characteristic of the Perennialism philosophy?

• Emphasis on experiential learning

• Teacher-centered classrooms

• Universal curriculum for all

• Focus on student needs

What is the primary focus of the Social Reconstruction perspective of curriculum?

• Content mastery

• Teacher authority

• Social change

• Standardized testing

Which component of curriculum involves the role of students?

• Curriculum implementation

• Curriculum evaluation

• Curriculum design

• Curriculum workers