DOMAIN 3.2 CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PEDAGOGY

What is the primary purpose of curriculum standards?

• To increase teacher workload

• To guide instruction and ensure learning goals

• To replace textbooks

• To evaluate school infrastructure

Which document outlines the curriculum standards for K to 12 in the Philippines?

• DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2016

• K to 12 Curriculum Guide

• PPST Framework

• RA 10533

What does pedagogy refer to in the context of curriculum implementation?

• School budgeting

• Teaching methods and strategies

• Classroom size

• Student discipline

Why is it important to align pedagogies with curriculum standards?

• To ensure uniformity in teaching

• To promote learner-centered instruction

• To reduce teacher autonomy

• To increase textbook usage

How do curriculum standards support instructional leadership?

• By limiting teacher creativity

• By providing a framework for planning and assessment

• By focusing only on administrative tasks

• By enforcing rigid lesson plans

What is the relationship between curriculum standards and learning outcomes?

• Standards are optional guidelines

• Standards define the expected learning outcomes

• Standards are only for private schools

• Standards are used only for grading

A teacher uses project-based learning to teach a science competency. This is an example of:

• Misalignment with standards

• Pedagogical innovation aligned with curriculum

• Ignoring the curriculum

• Traditional instruction

How can a school head support teachers in implementing curriculum standards effectively?

• By conducting punitive evaluations

• By organizing LAC sessions on curriculum and pedagogy

• By discouraging collaboration

• By focusing only on test scores

A teacher adapts a lesson to include local examples while meeting the MELCs. This reflects:

• Curriculum deviation

• Contextualized pedagogy

• Standardized instruction

• Assessment bias

Which of the following best demonstrates alignment between curriculum standards and pedagogy?

• Using the same lesson plan for all subjects

• Designing activities that develop competencies stated in the MELCs

• Focusing only on textbook content

• Avoiding learner feedback