ED 319 - The Teacher and the School Curriculum

A curriculum plan highlights the nation’s vision, mission, and philosophy but is not yet implemented in schools. What type of curriculum is this?



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A Grade 9 MAPEH teacher asks students to choreograph a dance that reflects their culture. Which curriculum element is emphasized?



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A principal notices that topics about controversial political issues are intentionally excluded from textbooks. This best illustrates what type of curriculum?



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Is hidden curriculum the same as implicit curriculum?

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Which conception of curriculum is most evident when the teacher guides students in questioning social injustices and seeking solutions?



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Psychological Foundation : Learning Experiences

Philosophical Foundation : (a)  

Curriculum evaluation primarily ensures that:

• Teaching materials are updated

• Student learning outcomes are measured against objectives

• Teachers’ performance is monitored

• The school complies with government policies

When a teacher adapts the K–12 curriculum guide to fit the local context of the learners, this shows:



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Written curriculum, official curriculum and explicit curriculum are all the same.

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From a philosophical foundation, existentialism in curriculum stresses:

• Knowledge acquisition from authoritative sources

• Development of logical and rational thought

• Learner’s freedom and personal choice in learning

• Social adaptation and adjustment