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?

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

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

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

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

    <p>By preparing and distributing updates related to the curriculum.</p> 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?

    <p>Sharing samples of assessments, performance tasks, student work, lessons, and instructional practices related to the curricula.</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Societal curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Overt curriculum</p> 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?

    <p>Eclectic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hidden curriculum</p> 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?

    <p>Null curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Overt curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cortes, what does the societal curriculum include?

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

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

    <p>&quot;Models of instructional delivery chosen and used&quot;</p> 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?

    <p>&quot;David P. Gardner&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Eisner suggest about the "null curriculum"?

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

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

    <p>Eclectic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly used structure for organizing objectives?

    <p>Graded structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Strand organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a unit organization group objectives by?

    <p>Topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sequential organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method centers the curriculum on enduring understandings?

    <p>Organization by big ideas or essential questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ensuring smooth transitions and curricular coordination among levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Instructional techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    8.3

    <p>Connections to literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which format incorporates more than one arrangement?

    <p>Strand organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both the overarching philosophy of the program and teacher preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To help teachers more effectively implement the curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interdisciplinary links such as literature connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration in the curriculum development process?

    <p>Meeting the needs of all students</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To gather information and guide the curriculum development process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Teacher analysis of the present curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could lead to key issues influencing curriculum design?

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

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

    <p>Technology to enhance learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The availability of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p><strong>Criterion-referenced</strong> tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Scheduling issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Older content and techniques in light of recent research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should guide the curriculum development process?

    <p>Information gathered through needs assessment</p> 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?

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

    What is the purpose of an effective curriculum guide?

    <p>To focus instruction and link resources to curriculum objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To measure the effectiveness of goals and objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Allowing teachers time and opportunities to pilot the new curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Periodically updating through grade-level meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an effective curriculum guide do beyond listing objectives?

    <p>Focuses instruction and links resources to curriculum objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To measure student progress and align with curriculum objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>'Elusive' but critical alignment</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>That any innovation introduced requires time and support to be fully implemented.</p> 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?

    <p>Having loose-leaf bound curriculum guides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the program philosophy?

    <p>To guide the process of instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of effective program goals?

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

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

    <p>Represent the core of the curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Describe fundamental beliefs and inform the process of instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What should an effective program philosophy be consistent with?

    <p>Sound pedagogical practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Upon what guiding principles is our program built?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>There should be a manageable number of goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary goal of curriculum design?

    <p>To improve student learning</p> 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?

    <p>Learner-centered design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drawback of subject-centered curriculum design?

    <p>It does not consider individual student needs</p> 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?

    <p>Problem-centered design</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To empower learners and allow them to shape their education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is labor intensive for teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Subject-centered design</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Learner-centered design</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Messages about wars and select cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in any curriculum development process?

    <p>Identifying Key Issues and Trends in the Specific Content Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Curriculum Development Committee?

    <p>Identifying resource materials for program implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A curriculum used alongside another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Curriculum-in-use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Identifying resource materials to assist with program implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Having an experienced and respected chairperson</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determining the success of the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

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