Curriculum

. David Ausubel emphasized that content should be introduced based on:

· a) Experimental inquiry

· b) Instructional sequence

· c) Learner preferences

· d) Administrative guidelines

· Answer: b) Instructional sequence

·  Vertical organization of curriculum is also known as:

· a) Horizontal articulation

· b) Logical sequencing

· c) Vertical curricula

· d) Structured content

· Answer: c) Vertical curricula

·  Horizontal organization of curriculum involves:

· a) Integration of subjects at the same level

· b) Sequential content in different levels

· c) Only extra-curricular activities

· d) Unstructured learning

· Answer: a) Integration of subjects at the same level

·  Which of the following is an example of inter-disciplinary integration?

· a) Science curriculum with Biology and Chemistry

· b) Math and Statistics combined

· c) General knowledge course covering various fields

· d) Art and Craft combination

· Answer: c) General knowledge course covering various fields

·  Which of the following elements are crucial for the “sequence” of content in the curriculum?

· a) Objectives and Pedagogy

· b) Logical order and continuity

· c) Depth and Scope

· d) Integration and Analysis

· Answer: b) Logical order and continuity

·  Which is an example of the “Syntactical” type of knowledge?

· a) Memorizing historical dates

· b) Solving a math problem using deductive reasoning

· c) Naming the capital cities

· d) Learning scientific facts

· Answer: b) Solving a math problem using deductive reasoning

·  Which of the following statements best reflects the role of “curriculum” in education?

· a) It is merely a list of subjects to be taught.

· b) It is a tool for educators to achieve educational objectives.

· c) It is confined to the classroom only.

· d) It focuses only on the academic performance of students.

· Answer: b) It is a tool for educators to achieve educational objectives.

· ·  What is pedagogy?
a) The art of evaluation
b) The art of content creation
c) The art of teaching
d) The art of curriculum planning
Answer: c) The art of teaching

· ·  What does an eclectic approach in teaching refer to?
a) Using a single teaching method
b) Combining two or more teaching methods
c) Ignoring traditional methods
d) Focusing only on subject-centered teaching
Answer: b) Combining two or more teaching methods

· ·  Which of the following is not a type of curriculum evaluation?
a) Formative
b) Diagnostic
c) Summative
d) Progressive
Answer: d) Progressive

· ·  What type of evaluation is used to improve content during curriculum development?
a) Formative Evaluation
b) Diagnostic Evaluation
c) Summative Evaluation
d) Comprehensive Evaluation
Answer: a) Formative Evaluation

· ·  Which evaluation identifies deficiencies and difficulties in the curriculum?
a) Formative Evaluation
b) Diagnostic Evaluation
c) Summative Evaluation
d) Predictive Evaluation
Answer: b) Diagnostic Evaluation

· ·  The UNESCO four pillars of education include all except:
a) Learning to Know
b) Learning to Implement
c) Learning to Do
d) Learning to Be
Answer: b) Learning to Implement

· ·  What does “Intent” refer to in the three I’s of curriculum?
a) Teaching strategies
b) Goals of the curriculum
c) Implementation methods
d) Student impact
Answer: b) Goals of the curriculum

· ·  Which of the following is a function of the curriculum?
a) Reflects societal values
b) Only focuses on academic content
c) Excludes student experiences
d) Provides no guidance
Answer: a) Reflects societal values

· ·  What is included in the “Program of Studies”?
a) Student evaluations
b) Various subjects and activities
c) Teacher training programs
d) Extracurricular-only activities
Answer: b) Various subjects and activities

· ·  Which curriculum foundation deals with aims and structure of knowledge?
a) Philosophical Foundation
b) Psychological Foundation
c) Sociological Foundation
d) Historical Foundation
Answer: a) Philosophical Foundation

· ·  Which curriculum foundation focuses on the learner’s needs, interests, and capabilities?
a) Philosophical Foundation
b) Psychological Foundation
c) Sociological Foundation
d) Historical Foundation
Answer: b) Psychological Foundation

· ·  Which philosophy deals with the nature of knowledge?
a) Axiology
b) Ontology
c) Epistemology
d) Anthropology
Answer: c) Epistemology

· ·  Who emphasized the importance of reading, writing, and arithmetic in basic education?
a) Arthur Best
b) Robert Hutchins
c) Hilda Taba
d) John Dewey
Answer: b) Robert Hutchins

· ·  What is the preparatory value of curriculum?
a) Provides foundational knowledge
b) Prepares students for future academic pursuits
c) Focuses on real-world applications
d) Adheres to traditional practices
Answer: b) Prepares students for future academic pursuits

· ·  Which value emphasizes knowledge for its own sake and fosters a love of learning?
a) Conventional value
b) Intrinsic value
c) Institutional value
d) Instrumental value
Answer: b) Intrinsic value

· ·  Which type of curriculum design is subject-centered and follows the traditional paradigm?
a) Activity-centered design
b) Eclectic design
c) Subject-centered design
d) Child-centered design
Answer: c) Subject-centered design

· ·  Which curriculum design principle includes cultural and social requirements?
a) Hodkinson’s principle
b) Taba’s principle
c) Bloom’s principle
d) Gardner’s principle
Answer: b) Taba’s principle

· ·  Who described the three R’s as essential for basic education?
a) Arthur Best
b) Robert Hutchins
c) Jacques Delores
d) John Dewey
Answer: b) Robert Hutchins

· ·  Which type of value focuses on real-world applications and hands-on experiences?
a) Preparatory value
b) Practical value
c) Essential value
d) Liberalizing value
Answer: b) Practical value

· ·  Which of the following values emphasizes liberty, equality, and justice?
a) Social value
b) Global value
c) Institutional value
d) Intrinsic value
Answer: a) Social value

· ·  Which foundation of curriculum addresses societal changes and social norms?
a) Philosophical Foundation
b) Psychological Foundation
c) Sociological Foundation
d) Historical Foundation
Answer: c) Sociological Foundation

· ·  What is the role of philosophy in curriculum?
a) Determining social trends
b) Understanding student psychology
c) Defining aims and worthiness of knowledge
d) Describing historical experiences
Answer: c) Defining aims and worthiness of knowledge

· ·  Which type of curriculum value introduces students to various subjects?
a) Preparatory value
b) Introductory value
c) Instrumental value
d) Practical value
Answer: b) Introductory value

· ·  Which curriculum design element is primarily concerned with the goals to be achieved?
a) Content
b) Evaluation
c) Objective
d) Learning experience
Answer: c) Objective

· ·  Which philosophical foundation of curriculum deals with ethics and aesthetics?
a) Epistemology
b) Axiology
c) Ontology
d) Anthropology
Answer: b) Axiology