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Foundations of Curriculum

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging

a)

Perennialism

b)

Progressivism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Reconstructionism

2.

Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, it's life itself?

a)

Existentialism

b)

Essentialism

c)

Reconstructionism

d)

Progressivism

3.

Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?

a)

Perennialism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Reconstructionism

d)

Progressivism

4.

 All of the following are beliefs of progressivists "except"

a)

the curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives

b)

the learning environment should be safe for risk-taking and it should be stimulating

c)

teachers are facilitators and coaches

d)

students are unique, active, and self-motivated

5.

What is essentialism?

a)

Present and future educational landscape

b)

Teachers are sole authorities in the subject area

c)

Back to basics, Excellence in education, cultural literacy

d)

Use of great books

6.

Which of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered?

a)

Reconstructionism

b)

Perennialism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Progressivism

7.

Which philosophy is the basis for the development of essential skills like reading, writing and arithmetic?

a)

Progressivism

b)

Reconstructionism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Perennialism

8.

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.

a)

existentialism

b)

essentialism

c)

progressivism

d)

reconstructionism

9.

Which of the following statement expresses perrenialism?

a)

Anything consist with nature is valuable

b)

Experiencing determines knowledge

c)

Act of knowledge takes place in the mind

d)

Goodness is to be found in rationality itself

10.

The belief which emphasizes that human beings are capable of improving and perfecting their environment belongs to:

a)

Perrenialism

b)

Reconstructionism

c)

Progressivism

d)

Essentialism

11.

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?

a)

Reconstructionism

b)

Essentialism

c)

Perrenialism

d)

Progressivism

12.

Select the options for each philosophy. PROGRESSIVISM

a)

To educate the rational person; cultivate intellect

b)

Interdisciplinary subjects. Learner- centered. Outcomes-based

c)

Teacher acts as agent of change and reforms

d)

Promote democratic social living

13.

Which of these statements belong to Hollis Caswell of Historical Foundation?

a)

Curriculum is a set of experiences. Subject matter is developed around social functions and learners’ interests.

b)

Teachers and curriculum specialist constitute the professional core of planners

c)

Curriculum is organized around social functions of themes organized knowledge and learner’s interest.

d)

Curriculum is always related to instruction. subject matter is organized in terms of knowledge, skills, and values.

14.

Which of these statements belong to William Kilpatrick of Historical Foundation?

a)

Curriculum are purposeful activities which are child- centered

b)

Curriculum is always related to instruction

c)

He described how curriculum change is a cooperative endeavor

d)

Curriculum develops social relationships and small group instruction.

15.

Which of these statements belong to Ralph Tyler of Historical Foundation?

a)

The curriculum is always related to instruction

b)

Contributed to the theoretical and pedagogical foundations of concepts development and critical thinking in social studies curriculum

c)

Curriculum constitute the professional core of planners

d)

Subject matter is organized in terms of knowledge, skills, and values