WorksheetsPrescriptive Definition of Curriculum
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the Latin origin of the word "Curriculum"?
A race
A course of the race
To run or proceed
A runway on which one runs to reach a goal
According to Ornstein and Hunkins, which of the following is NOT a way to define curriculum?
A plan for achieving goals
A list of school rules and regulations
A field of study with its own theories and principles
A collection of subject matter
What does the prescriptive definition of curriculum focus on?
What is currently being taught in schools
What "ought" to happen in education
What students prefer to learn
How students interact with teachers
How did John Dewey (1902) define curriculum?
As a fixed set of subjects to be taught
As a continuous reconstruction, moving from the child’s present experience to organized bodies of truth
As a list of activities for students to complete
As the method of teaching certain studies
Who defined curriculum as "the entire range of experiences, both directed and undirected, concerned in unfolding the abilities of the individual"?
Harold Rugg
Franklin Bobbit
Hollis Caswell
Ralph Tyler
Who defined curriculum as "the entire range of experiences, both directed and undirected, concerned in unfolding the abilities of the individual"?
A field of study with its own theories and principles
A succession of experiences helping learners control life situations
A structured sequence of lessons
A list of all subjects taught in a school
Which definition of curriculum emphasizes "all experiences children have under the guidance of teachers"?
Hollis Caswell
James Popham and Eva Baker
Indiana Department of Education
Robert Gagne
Ralph Tyler defined curriculum as:
A written plan outlining what students will be taught
A process of interaction between students and teachers
All the learning experiences planned and directed by the school to attain its goals
A rigid set of subjects students must follow
According to Robert Gagne, curriculum is:
A sequence of content units arranged for optimal learning
A set of textbooks used in classrooms
A general guideline for teachers
A collection of school rules and policies
James Popham and Eva Baker described curriculum as:
The entire experience of students in a school
All planned learning outcomes for which the school is responsible
A fixed set of lessons for all students
The method of evaluating teachers' effectiveness
Jody Lynn McBrien & Richard Brandt defined curriculum as:
A set of general guidelines for teachers
A written plan outlining what students will be taught
A rigid framework for all schools to follow
A set of teaching methods
The Indiana Department of Education defines curriculum as:
The planned interaction of pupils with instructional content and resources
A structured set of learning materials
A standardized national education policy
A list of required books for each subject
Which of the following best describes the prescriptive definition of curriculum?
A summary of students' past learning experiences
A description of what is actually happening in the classroom
A plan or intended program outlining what should happen in education
A record of student performance over time
What is a common theme among the prescriptive definitions of curriculum?
They emphasize standardized testing and grading
They focus on student interests and hobbies
They outline structured plans and intended learning outcomes
They only consider extracurricular activities
Why is curriculum considered a "field of study" according to Ornstein and Hunkins?
Because it has its own foundations, knowledge, research, and theories
Because it only refers to a list of subjects taught in school
Because it is based solely on teacher preferences
Because it is a term used interchangeably with textbooks
