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WorksheetsFoundations of Curriculum
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging
Perennialism
Progressivism
Essentialism
Reconstructionism
Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, it's life itself?
Existentialism
Essentialism
Reconstructionism
Progressivism
Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?
Perennialism
Existentialism
Reconstructionism
Progressivism
All of the following are beliefs of progressivists "except"
the curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives
the learning environment should be safe for risk-taking and it should be stimulating
teachers are facilitators and coaches
students are unique, active, and self-motivated
What is essentialism?
Present and future educational landscape
Teachers are sole authorities in the subject area
Back to basics, Excellence in education, cultural literacy
Use of great books
Which of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered?
Reconstructionism
Perennialism
Existentialism
Progressivism
Which philosophy is the basis for the development of essential skills like reading, writing and arithmetic?
Progressivism
Reconstructionism
Essentialism
Perennialism
Which school of thought strengthen the belief that the means and ends of education must be completely refashioned to meet the demands of the present cultural crisis.
existentialism
essentialism
progressivism
reconstructionism
Which of the following statement expresses perrenialism?
Anything consist with nature is valuable
Experiencing determines knowledge
Act of knowledge takes place in the mind
Goodness is to be found in rationality itself
The belief which emphasizes that human beings are capable of improving and perfecting their environment belongs to:
Perrenialism
Reconstructionism
Progressivism
Essentialism
Increasing the time to the basic subjects to facilitate culturation of basic literacy by providing basic and needed essential skills is anchored to what philosophy?
Reconstructionism
Essentialism
Perrenialism
Progressivism
Select the options for each philosophy. PROGRESSIVISM
To educate the rational person; cultivate intellect
Interdisciplinary subjects. Learner- centered. Outcomes-based
Teacher acts as agent of change and reforms
Promote democratic social living
Which of these statements belong to Hollis Caswell of Historical Foundation?
Curriculum is a set of experiences. Subject matter is developed around social functions and learners’ interests.
Teachers and curriculum specialist constitute the professional core of planners
Curriculum is organized around social functions of themes organized knowledge and learner’s interest.
Curriculum is always related to instruction. subject matter is organized in terms of knowledge, skills, and values.
Which of these statements belong to William Kilpatrick of Historical Foundation?
Curriculum are purposeful activities which are child- centered
Curriculum is always related to instruction
He described how curriculum change is a cooperative endeavor
Curriculum develops social relationships and small group instruction.
Which of these statements belong to Ralph Tyler of Historical Foundation?
The curriculum is always related to instruction
Contributed to the theoretical and pedagogical foundations of concepts development and critical thinking in social studies curriculum
Curriculum constitute the professional core of planners
Subject matter is organized in terms of knowledge, skills, and values
