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What does the term validity refer to in curriculum development?
What does the term validity refer to in curriculum development?
Which criterion focuses on how well the curriculum meets the abilities and needs of learners?
Which criterion focuses on how well the curriculum meets the abilities and needs of learners?
What aspect does the criterion of utility emphasize in curriculum content selection?
What aspect does the criterion of utility emphasize in curriculum content selection?
In curriculum development, the consistency with social realities ensures that the content aligns with what aspects?
In curriculum development, the consistency with social realities ensures that the content aligns with what aspects?
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Which criterion is crucial in motivating learners to engage with the curriculum?
Which criterion is crucial in motivating learners to engage with the curriculum?
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What is the primary purpose of needs analysis in program development?
What is the primary purpose of needs analysis in program development?
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What does the significance of curriculum content relate to?
What does the significance of curriculum content relate to?
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In terms of curriculum selection, which criterion directly addresses students' future problem-solving abilities?
In terms of curriculum selection, which criterion directly addresses students' future problem-solving abilities?
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What is the primary purpose of educational objectives?
What is the primary purpose of educational objectives?
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Which verb is commonly used in the formulation of educational goals, as mentioned?
Which verb is commonly used in the formulation of educational goals, as mentioned?
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Which type of objective focuses on emotional responses and values?
Which type of objective focuses on emotional responses and values?
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What is a characteristic of behavioral objectives?
What is a characteristic of behavioral objectives?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a legitimate way to write curriculum objectives?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a legitimate way to write curriculum objectives?
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What kind of objective might involve students creating gestures to accompany expressions?
What kind of objective might involve students creating gestures to accompany expressions?
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What is a potential disadvantage of using vague objectives?
What is a potential disadvantage of using vague objectives?
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Which of the following could be considered a type of general outcome in educational goals?
Which of the following could be considered a type of general outcome in educational goals?
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What characterizes the descriptive approach in needs analysis?
What characterizes the descriptive approach in needs analysis?
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What is the primary focus of the process approach in needs analysis?
What is the primary focus of the process approach in needs analysis?
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Which type of needs analysis emerges when specified standards cannot be met?
Which type of needs analysis emerges when specified standards cannot be met?
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What are felt needs in the context of needs analysis?
What are felt needs in the context of needs analysis?
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How are expressed needs different from felt needs?
How are expressed needs different from felt needs?
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What is an example of comparative needs?
What is an example of comparative needs?
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What does the acronym AGO stand for in the context of aims, goals, and objectives?
What does the acronym AGO stand for in the context of aims, goals, and objectives?
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Which type of needs is illustrated by a student's recognition of low metacognition levels?
Which type of needs is illustrated by a student's recognition of low metacognition levels?
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What role do the types of needs analysis play?
What role do the types of needs analysis play?
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Which term best describes general statements that provide direction or intent to educational action?
Which term best describes general statements that provide direction or intent to educational action?
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How are aims typically characterized in educational contexts?
How are aims typically characterized in educational contexts?
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What is a distinguishing feature of goals compared to aims?
What is a distinguishing feature of goals compared to aims?
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In developing a curriculum, why is distinguishing between aims, goals, and objectives important?
In developing a curriculum, why is distinguishing between aims, goals, and objectives important?
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Which of the following statements is true about objectives in the context of AGO?
Which of the following statements is true about objectives in the context of AGO?
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Which of the following words is most commonly associated with aims?
Which of the following words is most commonly associated with aims?
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What is one requirement for panelists when using the Delphi technique?
What is one requirement for panelists when using the Delphi technique?
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What is an example of a goal based on the provided content?
What is an example of a goal based on the provided content?
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How many panelists are required for reliable results in the Delphi technique?
How many panelists are required for reliable results in the Delphi technique?
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What is a key characteristic of the observation technique?
What is a key characteristic of the observation technique?
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Which technique is noted for being low-cost and quick in obtaining results?
Which technique is noted for being low-cost and quick in obtaining results?
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What distinguishes job analysis technique from other techniques?
What distinguishes job analysis technique from other techniques?
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When are measurement tools primarily utilized in educational programs?
When are measurement tools primarily utilized in educational programs?
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How many rounds of feedback are typically expected in a Delphi panel?
How many rounds of feedback are typically expected in a Delphi panel?
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What is a significant aspect of the Progel Dacum Technique?
What is a significant aspect of the Progel Dacum Technique?
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What is a primary aim when planning a lesson for younger learners?
What is a primary aim when planning a lesson for younger learners?
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Which option best describes the component of a lesson plan regarding what students should do?
Which option best describes the component of a lesson plan regarding what students should do?
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How can the procedures of a lesson plan be best described?
How can the procedures of a lesson plan be best described?
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What approach might be chosen when introducing a new grammatical structure?
What approach might be chosen when introducing a new grammatical structure?
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What is an essential consideration when planning both individual lessons and sequences of lessons?
What is an essential consideration when planning both individual lessons and sequences of lessons?
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When planning tasks for receptive skills, what is typically organized?
When planning tasks for receptive skills, what is typically organized?
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What is a significant factor when considering the procedures for a lesson plan?
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What should lesson aims be connected to in effective lesson planning?
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Study Notes
Curriculum Development in Education MBEG 209
- This course covers curriculum development.
- Lecture notes revise topics 5-10.
Criteria for the Selection of Content
- Several criteria are necessary for selecting curriculum content.
- These criteria include: validity, significance, needs of learners, learner interests, utility, learnability, and consistency with social realities.
Validity
- Validity means content directly supports the intended learning outcomes.
- Content is valid if it achieves the intended learning objectives.
Significance
- Significance refers to the material's ability to meet the learners' needs and different ability levels.
Needs and Interests of the Learner
- Curriculum content should reflect learners' needs and interests to be motivating.
- Relevant curriculum relates to the students' current world.
Utility
- The usefulness of curriculum content in solving learners' problems is critical.
- Curriculum content should be helpful for future problem-solving.
Learnability
- Curriculum material should be easily understood and adaptable to diverse learner experiences.
- Adjust curriculum content to learners' abilities.
Consistency with Social Realities
- Content and learning outcomes align with current social and cultural contexts for greater effectiveness.
- It must be tuned to the realities of the current culture.
Needs Analysis in Program Development
- Needs analysis involves gathering information about learners' needs and the situation in place.
- It is essential for systematic curriculum development.
- Needs analysis helps identify learner needs, the current state of institutions or staff, and why those conditions are present.
Purpose of Needs Analysis
- Needs analysis can identify specific needs and guide how to teach the content efficiently.
- Needs analysis leads to suitable learning content and appropriate teaching methods.
- Needs analysis helps to improve workplace satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve standards in various fields, like healthcare.
Approaches in Needs Analysis
- Differential approach contrasts expected and observed success levels, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Democratic approach incorporates all stakeholder perspectives, not solely the majority.
- Analytic approach forecasts needs for change and adapting to evolving global conditions.
- Descriptive approach explores problems, differences, and reductions arising from the absence of something.
- Process approach focuses on how the process of needs assessment impacts curriculum development.
Types of Needs Analysis
- Normative needs arise when standards cannot be met, like during international examinations.
- Felt needs are needs expressed by individuals, such as recognition of metacognitive weaknesses.
- Comparative needs emerge from differences in resources or services among groups or locations.
The Delphi Technique
- A method of structured communication for consensus among experts based on multiple feedback rounds.
- It is used in forecasting and involves sending questionnaires to experts for feedback until consensus is achieved.
Progel Dacuum Technique
- A practical method for determining job procedures through expert opinions.
- A method for deciding the required steps for jobs through persons trained in those jobs.
Job Analysis Technique
- Divides occupations into detailed functions, focusing on knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and habits.
- Less useful than Progel; however, it's quicker to complete and get results.
Observation
- Used to analyze events in a real-life context, identifying the need for change.
- Useful for educators to understand the learner context.
Tests Measurement Tools and Literature Review Scanning
- Measurement tools determine the presence and proficiency of characteristics like understanding and performance.
- Determining needs through written documents, like literature.
Defining Aims, Goals, and Objectives (AGO)
- AGO is an acronym to remember the progressive order.
- It avoids confusion between aims, goals, and objectives.
- Aims outline general statements that can be used across multiple grades or areas.
- Goals are more specific statements of educational intentions.
- Objectives are specific and measurable outcomes that can be evaluated.
The Aims, Goals, and Objectives
- Aims provide general direction, written in less concrete terms.
- Goals are less vague, more directional, and include specific areas.
- Objectives specify observable behaviour, making them directly measurable.
Planning and Preparing a Lesson or Sequence of Lessons
- Aims determine what learners should be able to know or do.
- Aims should also include target language and how learners will respond.
- To identify objectives, ask what learners know and what they need to know.
Main Aim
- This is a thorough description of the central purpose or most important element of a learning segment.
Subsidiary Aims
- Detailed aims to support the main aim.
- They ensure activities effectively build knowledge and skills.
Personal Aims
- These aims focus on self-improvement and teaching techniques.
- They can encompass details like materials handling or teaching methods.
Some More Examples of Aims
- Practical examples showing different specific aims and actions.
Key Concepts
- Key concepts to help understand aims and create clearer lesson plans.
Models of Curriculum Design
- Various models of designing curriculum (subject-centered, learner-centered, integrated, broad fields) and their features.
- Discussion of when each might be suitable or more effective.
Subject-Centered Curriculum Design
- Curriculum organized around separate subjects.
- This is often considered the oldest model, common in many countries.
- It has advantages, e.g. clear structure and easier to understand for teachers.
- But it has drawbacks, e.g. neglecting learners' needs and not supporting how learning naturally occurs.
Learner-Centered/Personalized Curriculum Design
- Curriculum focuses on individual learner needs and interests.
- This considers developmental considerations, interests, and needs.
- It's usually developed with learners to accommodate individual needs and learning.
- This approach aims to develop connections between what is learned and what is important for society.
Broad Fields/Integrated Curriculum Design
- Curriculum model in which related subjects are combined to streamline learning.
- This integrates subjects to build better understanding.
- This model can be more holistic and effective but can lack the depth of a subject-centered approach.
Core Curriculum Design
- A curriculum that focuses on providing essential knowledge and skills for all students.
- This covers content or skills needed to participate in society.
- This builds both understanding and social responsibility.
- It provides essential skills and knowledge to function in society.
The Engage, Study, Activate (ESA) approach
- A structured method for sequencing learning activities.
- Organizes activities into three distinct phases (engage, study, and activate).
- The method connects to context, accuracy, and fluency.
Schemes of Work
- Outline for a sequence of lessons on a topic, often less detailed than a lesson plan.
- Provide logical progression with a balanced approach.
- Scheme of work clarifies aims and enables the selection of relevant materials and procedures.
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This quiz explores essential concepts in curriculum development, focusing on criteria for selecting content such as validity, significance, and learner needs. It reviews topics covered in lectures 5-10 of the course. Prepare to assess your understanding of how these factors contribute to effective curriculum design.
