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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following best explains curriculum?
The materials used by the teacher
Subjects learned by the students
Learning experiences of the students
Strategies and approaches used by the teacher
Why does curriculum exist in schools?
To develop the learners’ skills
To provide uniformity in education
To set standards of academic attainment
To provide the child with meaningful experiences
Which is an example of a supported curriculum?
Syllabi
Paper-pencil test
Learning activities
Laboratory equipment
How can we determine whether or not the expected objectives have been achieved?
Identify the objectives
Plan the subject matter
Prepare learning activities
Do assessment and evaluation
What is the primary criterion in the choice and formulation of curricular objectives?
Social expectations
The child’s future academic needs
The child’s future vocational needs
The potential growth inherent in the curricular content to be presented
Which of the following is true about the Tyler Model?
It has seven steps
It outlines four major questions
It puts emphasis on teachers
It puts emphasis on administration
Which is not considered a part of the hidden curriculum?
Norms
Values
Procedures
Science and technology
What is the educator’s first step in curriculum development
Needs assessment
Development of aims
Development of goals
Analysis of content to teach
Teacher Liza prepares written instructional materials which facilitates easier understanding of subject matter. What teacher’s role in curriculum development is shown by the teacher?
Curriculum writer
Curriculum planner
Curriculum learner
Curriculum evaluator
What model of curriculum development emphasizes the determination of educational goals and specific objectives in curriculum planning?
Tyler Model
Taba Model
Saylor and Alexander Model
All curriculum models
According to the traditional point of view, what is curriculum primarily focused on?
All experiences children have under the guidance of teachers
Reflective thinking to unify curricular elements
A body of subjects or subject matter prepared by teachers
A sequence of potential experiences set up in schools
According to the traditional perspective, curriculum is primarily viewed as:
A set of learning experiences designed for students
A list of school subjects and syllabi
A collection of classroom activities
A student-centered approach to education
Who defined curriculum as "permanent studies" that emphasize grammar, rhetoric, and mathematics in basic education?
Arthur Bestor
Robert M. Hutchins
Joseph Schwab
John Dewey
Which progressive theorist believed that curriculum consists of the total learning experiences of an individual?
John Dewey
Arthur Bestor
Joseph Schwab
Robert M. Hutchins
Which of the following describes Caswell and Campbell’s definition of curriculum?
Curriculum is a structured syllabus that students must follow.
Curriculum consists of all the experiences children have under the guidance of teachers.
Curriculum is a permanent set of subjects such as grammar and literature.
Curriculum is based only on written lesson plans and textbooks.
The Teacher Certificate Program (TCP) is an example of which curriculum-related term?
Syllabus
Course of Study
Scheme of Work
Lesson Plan
What type of curriculum includes documents like syllabi and lesson plans created by experts?
Recommended Curriculum
Written Curriculum
Taught Curriculum
Assessed Curriculum
Which curriculum type consists of planned activities that are implemented in the classroom?
Written Curriculum
Hidden Curriculum
Taught Curriculum
Supported Curriculum
What type of curriculum consists of teaching materials such as textbooks, computers, and lab equipment?
Hidden Curriculum
Supported Curriculum
Assessed Curriculum
Recommended Curriculum
Which characteristic of curriculum states that it is based on the needs of students?
The curriculum is continuously evolving.
The curriculum is a complex of details.
The curriculum is developed democratically.
The curriculum is based on students' needs.
What is the primary goal of curriculum development?
To create a rigid structure for teaching
To improve the quality of education in all aspects
To limit teachers' flexibility in lesson planning
To eliminate the need for curriculum evaluation
Which of the following best defines curriculum development?
A rigid set of rules for teachers to follow
A random process of creating new subjects
A planned and systematic process of improving education
A one-time activity of designing educational programs
Which role of a teacher in curriculum development involves preparing lesson plans and instructional materials?
Curriculum Learner
Curriculum Writer
Curriculum Designer
Curriculum Evaluator
Why is a teacher considered a curriculum implementor?
Because they write lesson plans
Because they are in direct contact with students and bring the curriculum to life
Because they create new school policies
Because they evaluate student discipline
Which of the following is NOT a role of a teacher in curriculum development?
Curriculum Evaluator
Curriculum Designer
Curriculum Administrator
Curriculum Planner
At which stage of curriculum development do planners identify the needs of learners?
Designing the curriculum
Implementing the curriculum
Planning the curriculum
Evaluating the curriculum
Which stage of curriculum development involves creating educational programs and instructional materials?
Planning the curriculum
Implementing the curriculum
Designing the curriculum
Evaluating the curriculum
Which stage of curriculum development determines whether the learning objectives have been met?
Planning
Designing
Implementing
Evaluating
According to Bilbao (2020), what is the most important element to consider in curriculum planning?
The school’s funding
The learners
The school’s reputation
The teacher’s preferences
What does the Tyler Model emphasize in curriculum development?
A step-by-step approach starting from specific details
The role of teachers in the process
Four basic principles of curriculum and instruction
A flexible, open-ended framework
Which curriculum model follows a “grass-roots” approach and emphasizes teacher involvement?
Tyler Model
Taba Model
Saylor and Alexander Model
None of the above
The Saylor and Alexander Model focuses on what aspect of curriculum development?
Teacher-centered learning
The interaction between curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation
Only the evaluation process
A single subject-based approach
What is the key characteristic of a well-written curriculum?
It is rigid and unchangeable
It can be implemented without teacher involvement
It aligns with the needs of learners and educational goals
It focuses only on theoretical knowledge
Which of the following is an important factor in curriculum planning?
The availability of textbooks only
The learners, support materials, subject matter, and desired outcomes
Only the teacher’s experience
The school’s physical location
Why is curriculum evaluation an essential part of curriculum development?
It allows teachers to remove subjects they don’t like
It ensures the strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum are identified and improved
It eliminates the need for further curriculum revisions
It is only necessary for new subjects
A good curriculum reflects the needs of the individual and the society as a whole.
True
False
A syllabus is a guide to a course, and it presents the course outcomes, content outline, teaching-learning activities and assessment tasks.
True
False
The purpose of the curriculum is to ensure the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in life and in the world of work.
True
False
Curriculum implementation reveals whether the curriculum is good or not.
True
False
A teacher is a curriculum evaluator as he possesses the knowledge to select the most appropriate design suited to the learners’ needs, interest, and level.
True
False
