Curriculum Guide and Instructional Resources

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What does the word 'curriculum' mean based on its early Latin origins?

To teach a set of subjects

To follow a specific course (correct)

To write a curriculum manual

To plan instructional blocks

How is curriculum design described?

Identifying what will be taught in schools

Managing extra-class activities and guidance

Planning of instructional materials

Purposeful and systematic organization of curriculum within a class or course (correct)

According to (Oliva, 1997), what is curriculum?

A set of performance objectives

A series of experiences undergone by learners in a school (correct)

A program of studies

Everything that goes on within the school, including extra-class activities

What do teachers think of when asked about the meaning of curriculum?

The overt or written curriculum, such as goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of curriculum development committees gathering data on program strengths and weaknesses?

To identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions for program enhancement. Signup and view all the answers

How can resource teachers contribute to more effective program implementation according to the text?

By preparing and distributing updates related to the curriculum. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of teams of teachers responsible for a specific discipline in the curriculum development cycle?

Sharing samples of assessments, performance tasks, student work, lessons, and instructional practices related to the curricula. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of determining the success of a new program through careful evaluation according to the text?

It helps in gathering data on perceptions of program strengths, weaknesses, and preferences for materials. Signup and view all the answers

What type of curriculum refers to the informal curriculum of family, peer groups, and mass media?

Societal curriculum Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum is confined to written understandings and directions formally designated by administrators and teachers?

Overt curriculum Signup and view all the answers

According to Longstreet and Shane, what kind of curricular orientation might be labeled as child-centered or society-centered?

Eclectic Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum involves the messages and lessons derived from the organizational design of public schools?

Hidden curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What kind of curriculum sends students the message that certain content and processes are not important enough to study?

Null curriculum Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum includes curriculum documents, texts, films, and supportive teaching materials?

Overt curriculum Signup and view all the answers

According to Cortes, what does the societal curriculum include?

[the] massive ongoing informal curriculum of family, peer groups, neighborhoods, churches, organizations Signup and view all the answers

According to Longstreet and Shane, what might be categorized according to the common psychological classifications of learning theories?

"Models of instructional delivery chosen and used" Signup and view all the answers

"Much that passes for education is not education at all but ritual." Who is reported to have said this?

"David P. Gardner" Signup and view all the answers

What did Eisner suggest about the "null curriculum"?

Certain content and processes are not important in educational experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What did Longstreet and Shane categorize as child-centered or society-centered?

Eclectic Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used structure for organizing objectives?

Graded structure Signup and view all the answers

Which organization places all the objectives for a specific topic or strand together in a sequential order?

Strand organization Signup and view all the answers

What does a unit organization group objectives by?

Topic Signup and view all the answers

Which organization outlines objectives in a continuous chain without regard for grade level or strand?

Sequential organization Signup and view all the answers

What method centers the curriculum on enduring understandings?

Organization by big ideas or essential questions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important roles of grade-level and course objectives?

Ensuring smooth transitions and curricular coordination among levels Signup and view all the answers

What do some curriculum guides provide examples of for each objective?

Instructional techniques Signup and view all the answers

8.3

Connections to literature Signup and view all the answers

Which format incorporates more than one arrangement?

Strand organization Signup and view all the answers

What should decisions about the organization of a curriculum guide reflect?

Both the overarching philosophy of the program and teacher preferences Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of identifying resource materials to assist with program implementation?

To help teachers more effectively implement the curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of additional information that some curriculum guides provide?

Interdisciplinary links such as literature connections Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration in the curriculum development process?

Meeting the needs of all students Signup and view all the answers

What type of data should curriculum developers consider when conducting a needs assessment?

Scores on national/local standardized tests Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a curriculum development committee to conduct a needs assessment?

To gather information and guide the curriculum development process Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the information gathered through needs assessment?

Teacher analysis of the present curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What could lead to key issues influencing curriculum design?

Teachers' dissatisfaction with older content and techniques in light of recent research Signup and view all the answers

What is one area that teachers may want to make greater use of according to the text?

Technology to enhance learning Signup and view all the answers

What might parents and others have concerns about during the curriculum development process?

The availability of resources Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessments should be included in the information gathered through needs assessment?

Criterion-referenced tests Signup and view all the answers

Professional development is an issue related to which aspect of the curriculum development process?

Scheduling issues Signup and view all the answers

What might teachers be dissatisfied with, according to the text?

Older content and techniques in light of recent research Signup and view all the answers

What should guide the curriculum development process?

Information gathered through needs assessment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for curriculum developers to consider the concerns and attitudes of teachers, administrators, parents, and students?

To gather valuable input and ensure inclusivity in the curriculum development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an effective curriculum guide?

To focus instruction and link resources to curriculum objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of assessment in curriculum development according to the text?

To measure the effectiveness of goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the curriculum guide to include assessment items and instruments?

To ensure the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of implementing a new program, according to the text?

Allowing teachers time and opportunities to pilot the new curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as an effective approach to updating curriculum guides?

Periodically updating through grade-level meetings Signup and view all the answers

What does an effective curriculum guide do beyond listing objectives?

Focuses instruction and links resources to curriculum objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of developing assessment items and instruments?

To measure student progress and align with curriculum objectives Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for new curriculum materials to be piloted in classrooms?

To provide opportunities for teachers to become familiar with the materials Signup and view all the answers

'Developing and/or Identifying Assessment Items and Instruments' helps to ensure what between curriculum, instruction, and assessment?

'Elusive' but critical alignment Signup and view all the answers

'Putting the New Program into Practice' entails a much more in-depth and systematic approach to both development and implementation compared to what traditional practice?

'Sending a committee away' for several after-school meetings Signup and view all the answers

What should 'Effective Curriculum Committees' be aware of during the process of implementing a new curriculum?

That any innovation introduced requires time and support to be fully implemented. Signup and view all the answers

In this age of word processing, what makes it easier than ever to update curriculum guides as per the text?

Having loose-leaf bound curriculum guides. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the program philosophy?

To guide the process of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of effective program goals?

The goals are comprehensive enough to provide the basis for a quality program for all learners at all places on the learning continuum Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the grade-level and course objectives in curriculum development?

Represent the core of the curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What do effective philosophy statements do, according to the text?

Describe fundamental beliefs and inform the process of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What should an effective philosophy statement be, based on the text?

Written in language that is clear and can be understood by parents and other non-educators Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defines effective program goals as stated in the text?

Each goal grows logically out of the philosophy of the specific discipline and the linkage is clear Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the grade-level and course objectives?

Clearly define what each learner is expected to know and be able to do Signup and view all the answers

What should an effective program philosophy be consistent with?

Sound pedagogical practices Signup and view all the answers

What are the guiding questions for constructing a draft philosophy guiding the program as mentioned in the text?

Upon what guiding principles is our program built? Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential characteristic of an effective philosophy statement according to the provided text?

Usefulness - written in language that is clear and can be understood by parents and other non-educators. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of effective program goals based on the information provided?

There should be a manageable number of goals. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when identifying, selecting, writing and sequencing objectives for a curriculum?

Is the objective compatible with the goals and philosophy of the program and the real and emerging needs of students? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of curriculum design?

To improve student learning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum design puts pressure on teachers to create instruction tailored to each student's learning needs?

Learner-centered design Signup and view all the answers

What is the drawback of subject-centered curriculum design?

It does not consider individual student needs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum design focuses on teaching students how to look at a problem and come up with a solution?

Problem-centered design Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of learner-centered curriculum design?

To empower learners and allow them to shape their education Signup and view all the answers

What is the key drawback of learner-centered curriculum design?

It is labor intensive for teachers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum design tends to focus on the subject rather than the individual?

Subject-centered design Signup and view all the answers

In which type of curriculum are instructional plans differentiated, giving students the opportunity to choose assignments and activities?

Learner-centered design Signup and view all the answers

What type of message is sent to students through the hidden curriculum in schools?

Messages about wars and select cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in any curriculum development process?

Identifying Key Issues and Trends in the Specific Content Area Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Curriculum Development Committee?

Identifying resource materials for program implementation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of curriculum development, what does 'concomitant curriculum' refer to?

A curriculum used alongside another Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum refers to the curriculum that is actually delivered and assessed?

Curriculum-in-use Signup and view all the answers

What component involves identifying resource materials to assist with program implementation in an effective curriculum development process?

Identifying resource materials to assist with program implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is critical for an effective Curriculum Development Committee according to the text?

Having an experienced and respected chairperson Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in an effective curriculum development process?

Determining the success of the program Signup and view all the answers

Curriculum Guide and Instructional Resources

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What does the word 'curriculum' mean based on its early Latin origins?

How is curriculum design described?

According to (Oliva, 1997), what is curriculum?

What do teachers think of when asked about the meaning of curriculum?

What is the purpose of curriculum development committees gathering data on program strengths and weaknesses?

How can resource teachers contribute to more effective program implementation according to the text?

What is the key role of teams of teachers responsible for a specific discipline in the curriculum development cycle?

What is the significance of determining the success of a new program through careful evaluation according to the text?

What type of curriculum refers to the informal curriculum of family, peer groups, and mass media?

Which type of curriculum is confined to written understandings and directions formally designated by administrators and teachers?

According to Longstreet and Shane, what kind of curricular orientation might be labeled as child-centered or society-centered?

Which type of curriculum involves the messages and lessons derived from the organizational design of public schools?

What kind of curriculum sends students the message that certain content and processes are not important enough to study?

Which type of curriculum includes curriculum documents, texts, films, and supportive teaching materials?

According to Cortes, what does the societal curriculum include?

According to Longstreet and Shane, what might be categorized according to the common psychological classifications of learning theories?

"Much that passes for education is not education at all but ritual." Who is reported to have said this?

What did Eisner suggest about the "null curriculum"?

What did Longstreet and Shane categorize as child-centered or society-centered?

What is the most commonly used structure for organizing objectives?

Which organization places all the objectives for a specific topic or strand together in a sequential order?

What does a unit organization group objectives by?

Which organization outlines objectives in a continuous chain without regard for grade level or strand?

What method centers the curriculum on enduring understandings?

What is one of the important roles of grade-level and course objectives?

What do some curriculum guides provide examples of for each objective?

8.3

Which format incorporates more than one arrangement?

What should decisions about the organization of a curriculum guide reflect?

What is the main purpose of identifying resource materials to assist with program implementation?

What is an example of additional information that some curriculum guides provide?

What is an important consideration in the curriculum development process?

What type of data should curriculum developers consider when conducting a needs assessment?

Why is it important for a curriculum development committee to conduct a needs assessment?

What should be included in the information gathered through needs assessment?

What could lead to key issues influencing curriculum design?

What is one area that teachers may want to make greater use of according to the text?

What might parents and others have concerns about during the curriculum development process?

What type of assessments should be included in the information gathered through needs assessment?

Professional development is an issue related to which aspect of the curriculum development process?

What might teachers be dissatisfied with, according to the text?

What should guide the curriculum development process?

Why is it important for curriculum developers to consider the concerns and attitudes of teachers, administrators, parents, and students?

What is the purpose of an effective curriculum guide?

What is the main role of assessment in curriculum development according to the text?

Why is it important for the curriculum guide to include assessment items and instruments?

What is a crucial aspect of implementing a new program, according to the text?

What is suggested as an effective approach to updating curriculum guides?

What does an effective curriculum guide do beyond listing objectives?

What is the main purpose of developing assessment items and instruments?

Why is it important for new curriculum materials to be piloted in classrooms?

'Developing and/or Identifying Assessment Items and Instruments' helps to ensure what between curriculum, instruction, and assessment?

'Putting the New Program into Practice' entails a much more in-depth and systematic approach to both development and implementation compared to what traditional practice?

What should 'Effective Curriculum Committees' be aware of during the process of implementing a new curriculum?

In this age of word processing, what makes it easier than ever to update curriculum guides as per the text?

What is the purpose of the program philosophy?

What are the characteristics of effective program goals?

What is the role of the grade-level and course objectives in curriculum development?

What do effective philosophy statements do, according to the text?

What should an effective philosophy statement be, based on the text?

Which characteristic defines effective program goals as stated in the text?

What is the primary role of the grade-level and course objectives?

What should an effective program philosophy be consistent with?

What are the guiding questions for constructing a draft philosophy guiding the program as mentioned in the text?

What is an essential characteristic of an effective philosophy statement according to the provided text?

What is one of the characteristics of effective program goals based on the information provided?

What should be considered when identifying, selecting, writing and sequencing objectives for a curriculum?

What is the primary goal of curriculum design?

Which type of curriculum design puts pressure on teachers to create instruction tailored to each student's learning needs?

What is the drawback of subject-centered curriculum design?

Which type of curriculum design focuses on teaching students how to look at a problem and come up with a solution?

What is the main purpose of learner-centered curriculum design?

What is the key drawback of learner-centered curriculum design?

Which type of curriculum design tends to focus on the subject rather than the individual?

In which type of curriculum are instructional plans differentiated, giving students the opportunity to choose assignments and activities?

What type of message is sent to students through the hidden curriculum in schools?

What is the first step in any curriculum development process?