Effective Curriculum Development

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What is a crucial aspect of curriculum development, as mentioned in the text?

Implementing a comprehensive process (correct)

Relying solely on existing designs

Being reactive to societal changes

Having a piecemeal approach

Which of the following is NOT a major component or element of curriculum design?

Assessment of Achieved Learning Outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes

Teaching staff pedagogy (correct)

Support resources and needed time available

What is the starting point for curriculum planners and designers according to the text?

Building upon existing curriculum designs (correct)

Creating a new curriculum from scratch

Ignoring existing curricula

Consulting with external agencies

Which question should be answered to determine the Subject Matter in curriculum design?

What content should be included to achieve the learning outcomes? Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of curriculum development is emphasized by following a systematic process?

Adherence to a structured approach Signup and view all the answers

In curriculum development, what should be clearly established along with the intended outcomes?

Set of procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of curriculum according to Peter Oliva's 10 Axioms?

Dynamic Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for curriculum designers to respond to changes in schools and their context?

To address the changing conditions effectively Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a curriculum's ability to respond to current social forces and educational reforms?

Timeliness Signup and view all the answers

How should a relevant curriculum respond to new knowledge and societal developments?

By incorporating new knowledge and societal developments Signup and view all the answers

What does Oliva's axiom imply when it states that 'Curriculum is a product of its time'?

Curriculum is influenced by societal changes and knowledge revolution Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of 'timeliness' apply to curriculum design according to the text?

It highlights the need for curriculum to respond to current social forces and educational reforms Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the text as a crucial factor for effective curriculum change?

Involvement of stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Who should ideally design and own curriculum changes?

Teachers Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to add to a sense of ownership in curriculum development?

Consultations with stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What should a curriculum developer decide upon during the curriculum development process?

Contents to teach, philosophy to support, methods/strategies to use, evaluation type Signup and view all the answers

Which group is recommended to participate in some aspect of curriculum designing in the text?

Learners Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as an ongoing process in curriculum development according to the text?

Continuous monitoring, examination, evaluation, and improvement of curricula Signup and view all the answers

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