Module 2: The Teacher as a Knower of Curriculum Lesson 1 Quiz

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According to the progressive view, what is the curriculum?

A set of performance objectives that students must meet
The total learning experiences of the individual (correct)
A sequence of courses that students must take
A set of subjects and content to be taught in school

According to the definitions provided, which of the following best describes the curriculum?

A written document that systematically describes goals, objectives, content, learning activities, and evaluation procedures.
A product of culture and an agenda to reform society.
A planned and guided set of learning experiences and intended outcomes, formulated through the systematic reconstruction of knowledge and experiences.
All of the above. (correct)

What does John Dewey believe about education according to the passage?

Education is a set of performance objectives for students to meet
Education is experiencing (correct)
Education is a sequence of courses for students to take
Education is a set of subjects to be taught

Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of curriculum according to the definitions presented?

Classroom management strategies (B) Signup and view all the answers

The definitions of curriculum presented suggest that curriculum can be viewed from which of the following perspectives?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do Holin Caswell and Kenn Campbell view the curriculum?

As all the experiences children have under the guidance of teachers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say about the nature of the curriculum?

The nature of the curriculum has given rise to many interpretations, depending on a person's philosophical beliefs (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the definitions, which of the following is NOT considered a key element of the curriculum?

Classroom environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best captures the overall purpose of the curriculum as described in the definitions provided?

To achieve broad educational and schooling ends or objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way the curriculum is defined?

A set of subjects and content to be taught in school (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the progressive view of the curriculum and the traditional view?

The progressive view focuses on the total learning experiences of the individual, while the traditional view focuses on the set of subjects and content to be taught. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the curriculum according to the definitions presented?

It is a product of political decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first way of approaching a curriculum according to the text?

Curriculum as a content or body of knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to curriculum defines it as what happens when the curriculum is practiced?

Curriculum as a process (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the content or body of knowledge approach to curriculum?

Both a and b are examples of the content or body of knowledge approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the three approaches to curriculum does the text state is quite common for traditionalists?

Curriculum as a content or body of knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the three approaches to curriculum does the text state involves the learning outcomes desired by learners?

Curriculum as a product or learning outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do the three approaches to curriculum interrelate with each other?

They are interconnected and complementary to each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Progressive view of curriculum

The total learning experiences of an individual.

Curriculum (Comprehensive)

The term encompasses all definitions