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What is a primary characteristic of a teacher-centered curriculum?
Which type of curriculum is primarily focused on the learner's interests and needs?
Which educational method is discouraged in a learner-centered curriculum?
In what way does a teacher-centered curriculum typically assess student learning?
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What defines the activity/experience type of learner-centered curriculum?
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What was the primary focus of the educational curriculum before the arrival of missionaries in Northern Nigeria?
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What were the '3Rs' emphasized in the rudimentary curriculum introduced during the colonial period?
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In what year did the Wesley Methodist Mission establish the first school for western education in Northern Nigeria?
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What did Dr. Henry Larr recommend regarding curriculum development in 1889?
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Which governor general was associated with the expansion of educational programs between 1898 and 1914?
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How many Qur'anic schools were reported to exist in Northern Nigeria between 1909 and 1914?
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What significant event occurred in October 1960 pertaining to Nigeria's political status?
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Who chaired the first curriculum development conference in 1969?
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What is the primary objective of a curriculum?
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Which definition best captures the broad meaning of curriculum?
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Which of the following is a consequence of non-implementation of a curriculum?
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According to the curriculum scope, which area is not mentioned as a focus of planned activities?
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Who are considered the implementers of the curriculum?
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What element is essential for the curriculum according to the definitions provided?
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What is a key focus of curriculum development and implementation?
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How can the curriculum aid in molding behaviors among students?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the necessary reflections of education's purpose?
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What do Idealists believe about knowledge?
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Which school of thought emphasizes action and the relativity of truth?
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What is the primary focus of Perennialism in education?
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According to Realists, what exists independent of human perception?
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What does Existentialism seek to understand?
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What is the purpose of curriculum development as defined by Onwuka?
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The Existentialist view includes the importance of what in education?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Curriculum Development
- Curriculum development focuses on intuitively solving problems to foster intellectual, physical, and moral growth.
- Aims to equip learners through structured experiences, ensuring desired learning outcomes.
- Highlights the roles of teachers, students, administrators, and educational agencies in implementing the curriculum.
- Emphasizes the negative impacts of inadequate curriculum implementation on student development.
Meaning and Scope of Curriculum
- Curriculum encompasses the entire learning experience, also defined as a course of study across educational institutions.
- Defined by experts:
- Rabbit (1981): Series of actions needed for youth to prepare for adult life.
- Onwuka (1996): Systematic efforts to shape behaviors within educational communities.
- John (1968): All planned learning activities by the school, both group and individual-focused.
- The scope involves:
- Knowledge growth and moral development.
- Aspects such as organizational patterns, teacher-student relationships, extracurricular activities, and collaboration with educational bodies.
- Aim for better social living and political awareness.
Philosophical Approaches to Curriculum
- Idealists: Knowledge as ideas; standards based on unchanging ideals.
- Realists: Existence of a reality independent of perception; knowledge of tangible objects.
- Pragmatists: Knowledge derived from experience; truth is relative and situational.
- Existentialists: Focus on meaningful human existence and skills for practical trade.
- Perennialists: Emphasis on constant knowledge; education aims to develop reasoning skills for life.
Historical Foundation of Curriculum Development in Nigeria
- Curriculum is designed to offer learners guidance and effect behavioral changes.
- Early forms of education existed in Northern Nigeria, with Arabic and Qur'anic education addressing societal needs prior to missionary influence.
- Western education introduced in 1842 with the establishment of schools by missionary societies, focusing on basic skills (reading, writing, arithmetic).
- British colonial government involved in education from 1882, with a focus on producing clerical laborers.
- Dr. Henry Larr's recommendations in 1889 led to curriculum reviews, teacher training, and the introduction of vocational courses.
- By 1909-1914, western education reached parts of northern Nigeria, coexisting with Qur’anic schools.
- Post-independence, Nigeria organized its first curriculum development conference in 1969, leading to the adoption of the 6-3-3-4 education system and compulsory vocational courses.
Curriculum Design: Concept and Practice
- Curriculum types categorized into teacher-centered and learner-centered.
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Teacher-centered curriculum features:
- Dominance of the teacher; passive learner involvement.
- Instruction-centric approach; emphasis on memorization.
- Focus on knowledge retention rather than skill application.
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Learner-centered curriculum features:
- Focus on learners as active participants.
- Considers individual interests, developmental needs, and classroom engagement.
- Curriculum designed to address learners' needs using problem-solving techniques.
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This quiz explores the principles of curriculum development, including its purpose, scope, and the roles of various stakeholders in the educational process. Discover how effective curriculum implementation impacts student growth and learning outcomes. Test your knowledge on definitions and expert perspectives in the field.
