WorksheetsFED311 400 Level
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
All but one of these is an agency of curriculum development in Nigeria
NERDC
Education District
NUT
WAEC
One of these is not among the basic elements of curriculum programme
Programme of teaching
Programme of studies
Programme of activities
Programme of guidance
One of these is not among the indices involved in the definition of the concept of curriculum development
Input
Process
Outcome
Extra-Curricular
“That which we do not teach, thus giving students the message that these elements are not important in their educational experiences or in our society” is a curriculum typology called _____________
Covert Curriculum
Overt Curriculum
Supported Curriculum
Null Curriculum
Major components of curriculum implementation include all but one of these
Objectives
Learning Experiences
Methods
Evaluation
According to Jackson (2009), the various definitions of curriculum can be classified under three sets of issues, which are:
Philosophical, methodological, and sociological issues
Definitional, professional, and perspectival issues
Ethical, political, and cultural issues
Psychological, pedagogical, and organizational issues
Which of the following definitions of curriculum is considered the broadest?
Curriculum is what examiners require teachers to emphasize in their teaching.
Curriculum is what should be taught in a particular subject.
Curriculum is the totality of the syllabuses of a school.
Curriculum is the totality of activities carried out under the auspices of a school, in response to societal demands.
The Program of Studies in a curriculum program includes:
The sequence of courses, prerequisites, and credit requirements
Student counselling services and career exploration
Extracurricular activities and workshops
Teacher training and professional development
The Program of Activities in a curriculum program aims to:
Provide opportunities for teacher development
Help students navigate educational challenges
Outline academic goals and objectives
Enhance students' learning and engagement outside the regular academic curriculum
The Program of Guidance in a curriculum program focuses on:
Identifying extracurricular clubs and sports activities
Providing comprehensive support and assistance to students
Structuring the delivery of instruction
Assessing student progress and achievement
A well-designed curriculum program helps educators deliver a coherent and structured educational experience by:
Providing comprehensive support to students
Promoting regular reflection and revision
Aligning with educational standards and goals
Engaging students in extracurricular activities
The curriculum that includes the implicit lessons derived from the structure and routines of schools is called:
Overt, Explicit, or Written Curriculum
Societal Curriculum or Supported Curriculum
The Null Curriculum
The Hidden or Covert Curriculum
Which curriculum design model emphasizes the specific skills and knowledge associated with a subject area and is commonly used in K-12 schools?
Subject-centred
Problem-centred
Learner-centred
Broad-centred
Which curriculum design model combines elements from subject-centred, problem-centred, and learner-centred approaches to create a fully customized and comprehensive curriculum?
Integral curriculum
Integrated curriculum
interwoven curriculum
combined curriculum
What does micro-level of curriculum implementation involve?
The preparation of teaching materials
The execution of the curriculum plan in the classroom setting
The selection of appropriate lesson objectives
The evaluation of teaching methods
How do objectives aid students, teachers, and parents in the curriculum?
By providing resources for learning
By aligning instructional activities with learning outcomes
By setting national education policy
By selecting appropriate learning materials
Which type of curriculum evaluation occurs during the course of curriculum development and aims to improve the educational program?
Summative Evaluation
Diagnostic Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Instructional Evaluation
What is the main purpose of brainstorming in a classroom setting?
To generate as many ideas as possible without judging them
To encourage trainees to be actively involved in the learning process
To play out real-life situations and improve interviewing techniques
To provide feedback to all stakeholders
When did the curriculum development in Nigeria begin under the influence of Christian Missions?
1842
1882
1925
1952
Which body was established in 1952 and played an authoritative role in Nigeria's curriculum development?
The National Curriculum Conference
The Nigerian Educational Research Council –NERC
The National Policy on Education
West African Examination Council (WAEC)
What is the mandate of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in terms of carrying out mass mobilization and sensitization of the public?
To collate and prepare master plans for a balanced development of basic education
To develop and disseminate curricula and instructional materials
To support national capacity building for teachers and managers
To enter into partnerships with communities and stakeholders for the achievement of universal basic education objectives
Curriculum can be described as an embodiment of education because:
It includes all sub-disciplines of education.
It is pronounced in funny ways by different scholars.
It cuts across various aspects of education.
It is derived from the Latin word "Currere."
