EDU555: Curriculum & Instruction Overview
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What are the key components that fit together according to the course outline?

  • Curriculum and assessment
  • Instruction and classroom management
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Curriculum and instruction (correct)

    • Which of the following best defines curriculum as stated by Doll?

  • The formal and informal content and process by which learners gain knowledge (correct)
  • The physical materials used in a classroom
  • A framework solely for teacher assessments
  • A list of subjects offered at a school

    • What is the purpose of curriculum design and development as stated in the course?

  • To simplify teacher planning
  • To standardize the teaching approach
  • To ensure students gain needed skills and values (correct)
  • To prepare students for exams only

    • What does ADAB refer to in the context of classroom learning?

    <p>Respectful behavior and etiquette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is highlighted as crucial in the context of curriculum and instruction?

    <p>The teachers' role in guiding learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the learning environment preparation?

    <p>Setting strict time limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the intended curriculum consist of?

    <p>The formal planning and vision of educational goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implemented curriculum?

    <p>The curriculum as it is delivered in the classroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines the hidden curriculum?

    <p>The unexpected outcomes of learning processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are extracurricular activities considered in the context of curriculum?

    <p>Activities that are not formal or compulsory but support personal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes curriculum in Malaysia?

    <p>It encompasses all knowledge, skills, norms, values, and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is instruction defined in relation to curriculum?

    <p>The implementation of curriculum content through teaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects is NOT typically included in the hidden curriculum?

    <p>The official learning objectives stated in documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'curriculum'?

    <p>Latin word 'currere'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does assessment play in the achieved curriculum?

    <p>It measures what can be assessed and demonstrated as learning competency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes Taba's definition of curriculum?

    <p>A plan of learning including assessment methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is not typically included in a curriculum?

    <p>An informal schedule of classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'syllabus' refer to in the context of curriculum?

    <p>A plan for a specific subject or course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a scheme of work in curriculum planning?

    <p>A detailed progress map for a subject over a set timeline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily planned by teachers for each lesson?

    <p>Scheme of Work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the topics and sub-topics for teaching and learning?

    <p>Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a centralized education system?

    <p>Power is concentrated at the top levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the oversight of education at the state level in Malaysia?

    <p>Pengarah Pendidikan Negeri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Malaysian education system, what does KSSR stand for?

    <p>Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Curriculum Development Division (CDD)?

    <p>Prepare a standardized curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of a decentralized education system?

    <p>Transfer of power to local schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the National Education Philosophy primarily guide in Malaysia?

    <p>Curriculum development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EDU555: Curriculum & Instruction

    • Course name: EDU555: Curriculum & Instruction
    • Instructor: Sensei
    • Course focuses on curriculum and instruction, particularly in Malaysian schools.
    • Aims to provide knowledge and skills essential for becoming a teacher.

    Course Learning

    • Curriculum and instruction
    • Curriculum design and development
    • Understanding curriculum and instruction in a Malaysian school context
    • Teacher knowledge and development

    Important Class Guidelines

    • Come early to class
    • Wear appropriate attire for the occasion
    • Mute your microphone and turn on your camera.
    • Use a real image for profile purposes
    • Reach out to the instructor if any problems arise.
    • Proactive participation in the classroom is expected
    • Complete all tasks and assessments.
    • Prepare learning environment for effective learning.
    • Adab before discussions related to religious and cultural understanding

    Class Agenda

    • Course Information
    • Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction
    • Teachers' Role in Curriculum and Instruction

    What is Curriculum?

    • The formal and informal content and processes that learners use to gain knowledge, develop skills, and influence attitudes, appreciations, values within the context of a particular school.
    • Key elements of curricula include intended and implemented curricula, and the concept of achieved and hidden curricula.

    Curriculum as a Plan of Study

    • Intended curriculum: Societal perspectives on essential teaching and learning. Often reflected in official/written curriculum documents.
    • Implemented curriculum: What is actually delivered in classrooms. This can differ from intended curricula due to numerous factors.
    • Achieved curriculum: What learners can demonstrate they learned as assessed outcomes or competencies.
    • Hidden curriculum: Unintended development of personal values and beliefs. Often influenced by hidden messages or unspoken assumptions within a particular educational context.

    Definition of Curriculum (Ministry of Education)

    • A program that includes curriculum and co-curricular activities encompassing all knowledge, skills, norms, values, cultural elements, and beliefs to support student development. This includes, spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social growth enabling knowledge dissemination.

    Curriculum in Malaysia

    • A plan of study that is documented and academic in nature.
    • Co-curricular activities
    • Extra-curricular activities
    • Hidden curriculum

    Moral Values

    • Specific moral values expected to be promoted and developed within the educational context. Includes attributes like kindness, justice, diligence, and patriotism.

    Aspects of Curriculum in Malaysian Schools

    • Drugs prevention education
    • Family and health education
    • Bahasa Melayu (Malay) language instruction
    • Moral values education
    • Science and technology integration
    • Environmental studies
    • Critical and creative thinking skills
    • Parental education
    • Road safety education
    • Future studies
    • Consumer education
    • Study skills
    • ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

    What is Instruction?

    • Instruction is the method of presenting and implementing the curriculum, including the approaches, methods, and techniques used for teaching and learning, facilitating the implementation of the curriculum.

    Instruction is the Process

    • Implementing the curriculum, which involves teaching and learning through varied approaches, methods, and techniques.

    Teacher's Role in Curriculum Development

    • Teachers need a fundamental understanding of curriculum development.
    • Teachers actively participate in daily curriculum development, bringing the curriculum to life through teaching and learning activities.
    • Lesson planning is crucial in teaching and learning.

    Curriculum Subdivision

    • Curriculum: A plan of study consisting of one or more courses/subjects.
    • Syllabus: A plan for a particular course or subject.
    • Scheme of Work: A detailed outline of the syllabus, including division by weeks, sessions, or hours.
    • Lesson plan: A plan for a specific lesson or instruction.

    Curriculum & Instruction in Malaysian Schools

    • Curriculum is designed based on the school year, organized and scheduled.
    • Scheme of Work, Syllabus: outlining main curriculum components and specific study areas
    • Instruction is tailored based on the scheme of work
    • Developed by the Curriculum Development Division (CDD)

    Education System in Malaysian Schools

    • Centralized system with a top-down approach, where curriculum is planned and standardized by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

    Centralized vs Decentralized Systems

    • Centralized systems, power rests primarily with higher levels of authority, top-down execution.
    • Decentralized systems delegate power to lower organizational levels such as schools, allowing for flexibility in curriculum implementation.

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    This quiz evaluates your understanding of the principles of curriculum and instruction in Malaysian schools as covered in EDU555. It assesses your grasp of curriculum design, development, and teacher knowledge essential for effective teaching. Be prepared to answer questions based on class guidelines and the course agenda.

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