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What type of curriculum assesses student learning through various tests, including standardized tests?
Which curriculum describes what society believes all learners should expect to learn to contribute positively to society?
Which type of curriculum includes content that is intentionally omitted from teaching?
What aspect of the curriculum influences school culture but is not formally taught in the classroom?
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Which of the following categories of sources for curriculum foundations focuses on human development and culture?
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What is the oldest conception of curriculum, according to the content provided?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of curriculum mentioned?
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What term refers to the curriculum shaped by resources allocated to support the educational program?
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What defines the Ideal or Recommended Curriculum?
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Which type of curriculum refers to the curriculum as it is actually delivered in the classroom?
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What is the main characteristics of the Achieved or Learned Curriculum?
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The Intended, Official, or Written Curriculum is best described as?
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What does the curriculum as content or subject matter represent?
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Why is a common understanding of curriculum important for curriculum workers?
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Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of academic freedom in the curriculum context?
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Which of the following types of curriculum focuses on the innovations suggested by professional organizations?
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Which conception of curriculum emphasizes the development of cognitive skills through subject matters?
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What does the Social Reconstructionist Conception of curriculum promote in education?
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Which element of a curriculum outlines the goals and intended outcomes?
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What is the primary focus of the Humanistic Conception of curriculum?
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Which curriculum conception incorporates elements from multiple theories?
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In terms of the curriculum elements, what does 'Evaluation' primarily aim to do?
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What aspect forms the content element of a curriculum?
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Which conception of curriculum is focused on finding means to achieve educational goals?
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Study Notes
Curriculum Definitions
- Curriculum is defined as a plan for a course of study, outlining specific topics, learning objectives, and methods.
- There are various perspectives on curriculum:
- Ideal or Recommended Curriculum: Proposed by scholars as the most suitable for learners, often developed as responses to curriculum issues. For example, different professional organizations might propose curriculum innovations.
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Intended, Official, or Written Curriculum: Officially prescribed by the government, including national curriculum guides and policies.
- Examples: Kindergarten Curriculum Standards, K-12 Curriculum, CHED Curriculum, TESDA Modules and Competencies.
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Implemented Curriculum: What teachers actually teach in classrooms. It can incorporate modifications based on student needs or advancements in various disciplines.
- Academic freedom for teachers can influence implementation.
- Achieved Curriculum or Learned Curriculum: The outcomes of learning, determined by what students have actually learned. It reveals the effectiveness of achieving curriculum goals.
- Tested Curriculum: Assessed through standardized tests or teacher-made quizzes.
- Entitlement Curriculum: What society believes learners should learn to become good members of society.
- Supported Curriculum: Shaped by the resources available to support the official curriculum.
- Null or Censored Curriculum: Topics that are excluded from teaching.
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Hidden Curriculum: Skills, knowledge, and attitudes learned through interactions with other students, staff, and faculty.
- It's not formally taught but can be influential in shaping school culture.
Sources of Curriculum Foundations
- Curricula are influenced by various disciplines to understand learners and learning environments:
- Psychology: Studies of learners and learning theories.
- Sociology and Anthropology: Study societal behavior and cultures, focusing on human collective behavior and development.
- Philosophy: Examines the nature and value of knowledge, exploring the pursuit of freedom.
Curriculum Conceptions
- Curriculum workers have different viewpoints on how curricula should be designed and implemented, leading to diverse conceptions:
- Academic Rationalist Conception: Focuses on subject disciplines, emphasizing traditional knowledge structures.
- Cognitive Processes Conception: Aims to develop generalizable cognitive skills that can be applied across intellectual challenges. Subject matter serves as tools for skill development.
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Humanistic Conception: Focuses on individual growth and potential, aiming to help students discover their unique identities.
- Emphasizes meeting individual needs and interests.
- Social Reconstructionist Conception: Sees education as a vehicle for social change, addressing societal needs and problems.
- Technological Conception: Views schooling as a complex system that can be analyzed and improved through technology and efficient processes.
- Eclectic Conception: Combines elements from multiple curriculum conceptions, acknowledging the influence of various perspectives.
Elements of a Curriculum
- Curricula can be understood through four main elements:
- Curriculum Intent: Defines the intended goals and outcomes of the curriculum.
- Content: Refers to the specific subjects and topics that are covered.
- Learning Experiences: Describes the teaching and learning activities used to facilitate student learning.
- Evaluation: Measures student learning and assesses whether curriculum goals have been achieved.
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Explore the various definitions of curriculum, including ideal, intended, implemented, and achieved curricula. This quiz will help you understand how different perspectives shape education systems and teaching practices. Test your knowledge on the key components and examples of each type of curriculum.
