EDUC 10: Understanding the 5 Curriculum Models

A preschool teacher begins her lesson planning by identifying clear, measurable objectives before deciding on learning activities.

Which model does this best represent?

• Tyler’s Rational-Linear Model

• Taba’s Grassroots Model

• Wheeler’s Cyclical Model

• Oliva’s Model

Answer explanation

Tyler’s model is objective-driven and follows a linear sequence.

Which curriculum model starts with teachers creating units based on observed student interests?

• Tyler’s Rational-Linear Model

• Taba’s Grassroots Model

• Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis Model

• Oliva’s Model

Answer explanation

Taba’s model empowers teachers to design curriculum from the ground up.

A teacher adjusting the lesson plan mid-activity.

• Tyler’s Model

• Taba’s Model

• Wheeler’s Cyclical Model

• Saylor’s Model

Answer explanation

Wheeler’s model allows for adjustments based on ongoing feedback.

Tyler’s Model follows the order: Objectives → Content → _ → Evaluation.

A kindergarten teacher creates a science corner based on a school-wide theme but adapts activities for her own class’s readiness.

Which model applies?

• Tyler’s Model

• Taba’s Model

• Wheeler’s Model

• Oliva’s Model

Which model emphasizes broad goals and multiple types of curriculum (official, operational, hidden, extra)?

• Tyler’s Model

• Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis Model

• Wheeler’s Model

• Oliva’s Model

Which model is most responsive to learner interests but can be time-consuming and lack standardization?

• Tyler’s Model

• Taba’s Grassroots Model

• Saylor’s Model

• Wheeler’s Model

Which advantage is unique to cyclical models like Wheeler’s?

• Allows mid-course corrections

• Has measurable objectives

• Requires less planning time

• Uses broad themes

Which model integrates both school-wide themes and specific class-level adjustments?

• Tyler’s Model

• Oliva’s Model

• Wheeler’s Model

• Taba’s Model

A teacher adapts the school’s literacy plan to include Braille books for a visually impaired child.

Which model most supports this balance of general and specific planning?

• Saylor’s Model

• Oliva’s Model

• Wheeler’s Model

• Taba’s Model