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What principle emphasizes the need to understand fundamental concepts before tackling more complex ideas in curriculum design?
What principle emphasizes the need to understand fundamental concepts before tackling more complex ideas in curriculum design?
Which principle of curriculum organization focuses on presenting an overview before diving into specific topics?
Which principle of curriculum organization focuses on presenting an overview before diving into specific topics?
In which type of sequence would you organize topics based on their spatial relationships from closest to farthest?
In which type of sequence would you organize topics based on their spatial relationships from closest to farthest?
Which principle is primarily concerned with arranging content according to the historical order of events?
Which principle is primarily concerned with arranging content according to the historical order of events?
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What principle involves structuring content based on the process of generating and verifying knowledge?
What principle involves structuring content based on the process of generating and verifying knowledge?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of curriculum as process?
Which of the following best describes the concept of curriculum as process?
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What is a factor to consider in the selection of content for the curriculum?
What is a factor to consider in the selection of content for the curriculum?
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Which of the following approaches integrates different subjects into a cohesive learning theme?
Which of the following approaches integrates different subjects into a cohesive learning theme?
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In the context of curriculum, what does the term 'articulation' specifically refer to?
In the context of curriculum, what does the term 'articulation' specifically refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle in selecting curriculum content?
Which of the following is NOT a principle in selecting curriculum content?
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Study Notes
Approaches to the School Curriculum
- Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session, students can: describe different approaches to school curriculum through discussion; cite examples of curriculum content, process, and product in a matrix; infer implications of approaching curriculum as content, process, and product for their work as a teacher and curricularist.
Three Ways of Approaching a Curriculum
- Content: What to teach
- Process: How to teach
- Product: What will be achieved
Three Ways of Approaching a Curriculum (Alternative View)
- Content: The body of knowledge to be transmitted (facts, concepts, laws, principles, procedures, information)
- Process: How the content is taught and learned
- Product: The desired outcomes and measurable results
Curriculum Content
- Ways of Presentation: Topical, Concept, Thematic, Modular
- Criteria for Selection: Significance, Validity, Utility, Learnability, Feasibility, Interest
Fundamental Principles for Curriculum Contents
- Balance: Equitable distribution of content, time, and experiences
- Articulation: Vertical and horizontal relationships between levels and concepts
- Sequence: Logical order of topics/concepts based on prerequisite learning • Simple to complex • Whole to part • Prerequisite learning • Chronological •Major Principles: World, Concept, Inquiry, Learning related
- Integration: Connecting different subject areas and disciplines
- Continuity: Repetition of concepts across different levels or grades
- Scope: Defining coverage and depth of the curriculum (Minimal to Comprehensive coverage)
Curriculum as Content
- Balance: Equitable assignment of content, time, and experiences. Inadequate amounts of any element can be problematic. Requires continuous review and fine tuning for effectiveness.
- Articulation: How levels/concepts connect (vertical & horizontal). Vertical is from level to level, horizontal is correlations between subjects (like Science & Social Studies in 6th grade.)
- Sequence: Logical arrangement of curriculum (example given: Simple to complex, whole to part, prerequisite, chronological concepts).
- Integration: Removing subject boundaries to create connections
- Continuity: Repetition and reuse of concepts
- Scope: Defining curriculum coverage and depth (Not too much and not too little). Examples: units, chapters, sub-chapters
Curriculum Process
- Instruction and Implementation Scheme in Teaching Emphasis on context
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Interaction between content and process in the curriculum.
- Assessment: How to evaluate whether learning outcomes are met.
Curriculum Product
- Achieved Learning Outcomes: Are products of learning experiences
- Evidence/Demonstration: observable or measurable changes in student behavior
- Significance Changes: Knowledge, Skills of the student.
- Operationalized Learning: operationalized products of learning experiences
What are the implications of approaching the curriculum as a content, process, & product to your work as a teacher & curricularist?
- Implications for writing learning objectives and lesson plans.
Additional Notes
- Important Terms: Curriculum content, curriculum process, curriculum product, Learning Activities
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Description
Explore different approaches to school curriculum through this quiz. Understand the distinctions between content, process, and product, and how these elements influence teaching practices. Engage with examples and implications for educators and curricularists.
