Nature and Purpose of the Curriculum Quiz

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Which of the following is not a conception of the curriculum?

As a technological tool

As an accumulation of organized knowledge

As a key towards economic development (correct)

As a means for self-actualization

What are the four levels of the curriculum described in the text?

Societal, Institutional, Instructional, and Personal (correct)

Societal, Institutional, Instructional, and Administrative

Societal, Institutional, Instructional, and Technological

Societal, Institutional, Instructional, and Cognitive

Which of the following is not mentioned as a purpose of the curriculum in the text?

Provides personally satisfying experiences

Makes learning systematic and efficient

Sharpens students' intellectual process and develops cognitive skills (correct)

Prepares people for living in a setting of people and things

Which level of the curriculum is designed by the public, politicians, administrators, and professional specialists?

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Which level of the curriculum is modified by schools?

Institutional Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of teachers according to the text?

Teachers plan and deliver the instructional level of the curriculum Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical foundation emphasizes that the school seeks to discover true knowledge and develop critical thinkers?

Idealism Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical foundation, according to the text, focuses on teaching students factual information and using systematic, objective methods?

Realism Signup and view all the answers

What is the key emphasis of the Pragmatism/Experimentalism philosophical foundation, as described in the text?

Focusing on experience and problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical foundation views the school as an extension of home and community?

Pragmatism/Experimentalism Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical foundation, as described in the text, emphasizes the development of insights, understanding, and skills through creative, reflective, and critical thinking?

Pragmatism/Experimentalism Signup and view all the answers

In which educational philosophy is the teacher seen as the master of their discipline?

Essentialism Signup and view all the answers

Which educational philosophy focuses on students' self-paced learning and individual contact with the teacher?

Perennialism Signup and view all the answers

Which educational philosophy advocates for exposing students to various life paths and allowing them to freely choose their preferred way?

Existentialism Signup and view all the answers

Which educational philosophy emphasizes a curriculum that includes liberal arts, science, and eternal truths?

Perennialism Signup and view all the answers

Which educational philosophy advocates for a curriculum that prepares students to become analyzers of social and cultural crises?

Social Reconstructionism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Curriculum Conceptions and Levels

A conception of the curriculum not mentioned typically includes informal or hidden curricula.
Four levels of curriculum:
- Intended Curriculum: designed by educational authorities and professionals.
- Implemented Curriculum: what is actually taught in schools.
- Achieved Curriculum: what students learn and retain.
- Hidden Curriculum: unintended lessons learned through the school environment and culture.

Curriculum Purposes

Common purposes of the curriculum include preparing students for future societal roles, fostering critical thinking, and providing foundational knowledge.
A purpose not mentioned may involve purely recreational learning.

Curriculum Levels and Modification

The Intended Curriculum is designed by the public, including politicians, administrators, and educational specialists.
The Implemented Curriculum is modified by individual schools based on various factors, including resources and teaching strategies.

Role of Teachers

Teachers play a crucial role by facilitating learning, adapting the curriculum to meet student needs, and fostering an environment that encourages inquiry and critical thinking.

Philosophical Foundations

The philosophical foundation that emphasizes discovering true knowledge and developing critical thinkers is Idealism.
The foundation focusing on factual information and systematic methods is Positivism.
Pragmatism/Experimentalism highlights experiential learning and adapting to change as key emphases.
The foundation viewing school as an extension of home and community is Social Reconstructionism.
Constructivism emphasizes creative, reflective, and critical thinking in the development of insights and understanding.

Educational Philosophies

In the educational philosophy of Essentialism, the teacher is seen as the master of their discipline, focusing on core knowledge.
Progressive Education emphasizes students' self-paced learning and emphasizes individualized teacher interaction.
Existentialism advocates exposing students to various life paths and allowing them to choose their preferred direction in life.
Perennialism emphasizes a curriculum rich in liberal arts, science, and timeless truths.
Critical Pedagogy promotes a curriculum that prepares students to analyze and respond to social and cultural crises.

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Test your knowledge on the nature and purpose of the curriculum as discussed in the 2PROFED06 course. Explore concepts like conceptions of curriculum, learning experiences, goals, and objectives. Prepare for understanding curriculum as an instructional plan, technological tool, and an interaction process.