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Which of the following is NOT considered a major philosophy in education?

  • Humanism (correct)
  • Idealism
  • Realism
  • Pragmatism

What is one of the primary functions of philosophy in curriculum development?

  • To define the school environment
  • To serve as the foundation for curriculum development (correct)
  • To establish assessment methods
  • To provide materials for teaching

Which of the following elements is part of the curriculum as outlined in the content?

  • Learning methods (correct)
  • Teacher salary structures
  • Parental involvement
  • Scholarship opportunities

Which of these philosophies emphasizes individual choice and subjective experience in education?

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According to the content, the relationship between philosophy and curriculum development is described as:

<p>A mutually dependent function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pragmatism emphasize regarding knowledge?

<p>Knowledge is always subject to change and verification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the teacher's role in a pragmatist educational framework?

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Which of the following best reflects the pragmatist approach to curriculum?

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How does pragmatism view the role of experience in learning?

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What is a key characteristic of the methods emphasized in pragmatism?

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What is a key factor leading to 'poor' or 'very poor' lessons taught by new teachers in secondary schools?

<p>Inadequate planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does instructional planning benefit both teachers and students?

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Which stage of planning involves making decisions in the moment?

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Which aspect should NOT be ignored when planning for instruction?

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What type of planning spans an entire year or semester?

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Which of the following is considered a key benefit of instructional planning for students?

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What should long-range planning decisions be based on?

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Which of the following does NOT pertain to after-instruction planning?

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What type of planning is focused on breaking a course into manageable units?

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Which consideration is essential before starting instruction?

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What does the discipline design encourage students to recognize?

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What is a primary characteristic of the broad fields design?

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In which educational level are learner-centered designs most commonly found?

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What challenge is associated with experience-centered design?

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Which domains do humanistic educators consider interconnected?

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Which of the following best describes the focus of learner-centered designs?

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What is a limitation of the experience-centered curriculum?

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What do supporters of learner-centered designs primarily advocate for?

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Which term describes the process of assigning numerals to objects or events according to specific rules?

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What is the primary focus of reliability in evaluation?

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What does the term 'validity' in the context of evaluation refer to?

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Which of the following best describes the definition of evaluation as presented?

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What aspect of curriculum evaluation does Talmage's question of intrinsic value address?

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the evaluation process described?

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In evaluation terminology, what does the term 'assessment' mainly involve?

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Which of the following is included in the definition of evaluation according to Reynolds et al.?

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What is the highest level in the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy?

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Which cognitive process is primarily associated with the ability to illustrate and identify concepts?

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In the context of cognitive objectives, which dimension refers specifically to subject-specific skills and algorithms?

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Which of the following cognitive processes involves the ability to differentiate between various elements?

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Which cognitive process includes the actions of interpreting and paraphrasing information?

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What type of knowledge encompasses awareness of one's own cognitive processes and learning strategies?

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Which of the following represents a key action in the cognitive process of Evaluating?

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Which of these processes involves the creation of a new product or theory?

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Which level of the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy is primarily focused on recalling facts and basic concepts?

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What is considered the second level of the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy?

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Which of the following best describes the knowledge dimension that deals with principles and generalizations?

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In Revised Bloom's Taxonomy, which process describes the ability to integrate and organize information?

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Which cognitive process involves implementing a specific procedure or technique?

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Which cognitive domain level includes skills such as summarizing and generalizing?

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Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

A structured system for classifying and organizing educational objectives, specifically focusing on the cognitive domain, which involves mental processes and skills.

Cognitive Domain

The cognitive domain encompasses mental processes related to knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. These domains involve critical thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual skills.

Bloom's Taxonomy

Created by Benjamin Bloom in 1956, this taxonomy provided the first systematic approach to classifying cognitive objectives. It was later revised in 2001 by Anderson and Krathwohl.

Levels of Cognitive Domain

The cognitive domain is organized into a hierarchy of six levels, starting with "Remembering," which is the simplest level, and progressing to "Creating," which is the most complex.

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Remembering

The most basic level in Bloom's Taxonomy, it involves recalling previously learned information such as facts, dates, definitions, and concepts.

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Understanding

This level involves understanding the meaning of information, interpreting it, explaining it, and translating it into your own words. It goes beyond mere recall.

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Applying

This lever involves applying knowledge and skills to specific situations. Practical application of learned concepts.

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Analyzing

At this level, students break down information into its parts, identifying components, relationships, and patterns. This involves critical thinking to analyze.

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Synthesizing

Synthesizing involves combining different pieces of information into a new whole, creating a unique product, solution, or idea. Students build with knowledge.

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Evaluating

The highest level of cognitive processing, evaluating involves making judgments about the value or effectiveness of information. Students judge the worth.

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Factual Knowledge

This type of knowledge refers to facts, specific details, terminology, and elements. It's the basic building block for understanding subject matter.

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Conceptual Knowledge

Conceptual knowledge involves understanding classifications, categories, principles, theories, models, and structures. It's about the relationships between ideas.

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Procedural Knowledge

This type of knowledge involves learning subject-specific skills, techniques, methods, and algorithms. This is about how to do things based on rules and procedures.

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Metacognitive Knowledge

Metacognitive knowledge is the knowledge about one's own cognitive processes, including understanding how to learn best, how to monitor one's understanding, and how to strategize cognitive tasks efficiently.

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Philosophical Foundations

The foundation of curriculum development that focuses on the nature of reality and the role of the individual in understanding it.

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Idealism

Philosophical framework that emphasizes the importance of abstract ideas, values, and the role of human consciousness in shaping reality.

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Realism

Philosophical framework that believes in a real world independent of human perception. Knowledge is acquired through observation and reason.

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Pragmatism

Philosophical framework that emphasizes practical applications of knowledge. Learning is an active process, and experience is key.

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Existentialism

Philosophical framework that emphasizes freedom of choice and individual meaning-making. The individual is responsible for creating their own values and life purpose.

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Long-Range Planning

Planning for lessons that covers a large time period, usually the entire year or semester.

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Intermediate-Range Planning

Planning that focuses on smaller units or chunks of the curriculum, typically encompassing a few weeks or a month.

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Before Instruction Planning

The stage of instructional planning that occurs before a lesson is delivered. It involves tasks such as researching the curriculum, gathering resources, and considering student needs.

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During Instruction Planning

The stage of instructional planning that takes place during the lesson delivery. It involves making spontaneous decisions, adjusting pacing, and responding to student feedback.

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After Instruction Planning

The stage of instructional planning that occurs after a lesson is taught. It involves reflecting on teaching practices, analyzing student performance, and planning for future lessons.

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Student Needs and Interests

The process of understanding and addressing the unique learning needs and interests of individual students.

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Appropriateness of Content and Activities

Planning that involves thoughtfully selecting the most appropriate content and activities for a particular lesson, ensuring they align with the learners' level and goals.

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Sequencing and Pacing

The act of organizing teaching materials and activities in a logical sequence, ensuring a smooth flow of information.

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Spontaneity and Flexibility

The ability to adapt lesson plans in real-time based on student feedback or unforeseen circumstances.

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Arranging the Environment

The act of creating an environment conducive to learning, which includes the physical classroom arrangement, resources, and psychological atmosphere.

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Pragmatist view of reality

In pragmatism, reality is perceived as a dynamic interaction between individuals and their environment. This means reality is constantly changing and evolving based on our experiences.

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Pragmatist view of knowledge

Pragmatism sees knowledge as derived from experience and is constantly tested and refined through interactions with the world around us. It does not rely solely on abstract theories.

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Pragmatist view of values

Pragmatism emphasizes situational and relative values. Values are not absolute but depend on the specific context and individuals involved.

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Teacher's Role in Pragmatism

Teachers in a pragmatic environment act as facilitators, guiding students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They focus on fostering methods for dealing with change and finding solutions in real-world scenarios.

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Measurement

The process of assigning numerical values to events or objects according to specific rules.

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Reliability

A measurement tool's accuracy and consistency in measuring what it is supposed to measure. It ensures the test yields similar results when administered repeatedly.

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Validity

A measurement tool's ability to measure what it's intended to measure, ensuring it is appropriate, correct, meaningful, and useful.

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Assessment

The process of comparing individual values, scores, or other measurements.

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Intrinsic value

A process of judging the goodness and appropriateness of a curriculum, considering its inherent worth and relevance.

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Discipline-Centered Design

A curriculum design that focuses on the structure and logic of specific academic disciplines, encouraging students to understand the key relationships, concepts, and principles within each subject.

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Broad Fields Design

A curriculum design that blends two or more related subjects into a single, broader field of study.

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Learner-Centered Designs

Curriculum approaches that prioritize the learner's needs, experiences, and interests, often focusing on the whole child.

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Experience-Centered Design

A learner-centered design that emphasizes the importance of real-world experiences and individual interests in shaping the curriculum.

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Humanistic Design

A learner-centered design that values individual growth, personal meaning, and the interconnectedness of cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

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On-the-Spot Curriculum Design

The idea that curriculum should not be pre-planned and must be adapted to each learner's needs in real-time. This approach is considered impractical.

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Subject-Centered Design

An approach to curriculum design that emphasizes the importance of helping students understand the structure and key concepts of specific academic disciplines.

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Whole Child Approach

A curriculum design approach that places a strong emphasis on the student's unique experiences and interests, often used at the elementary school level.

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Study Notes

MSE 236 Physics Teaching Curricula

  • This course covers physics teaching curricula.
  • The PowerPoint slides were prepared by Dr. Ali ERYILMAZ, Dr. Nilüfer DÄ°DÄ°Åž, M. Åžahin BÃœLBÃœL, and Belkıs GARÄ°P.
  •  The slides outline the elements of curriculum, relation of curriculum elements, and scope, sequence, continuity, integration, and balance of curriculum.

Elements (Basis) of the Curriculum

  • Learners
  • Teachers
  • School environment
  • Materials
  • Values of society
  • Learning methods
  • Assessment
  • Content

Relationship of Elements of the Curriculum

  • Scope: "breadth of the curriculum at any level or any given time"
  • Sequence: "Sequence is order of the topics over time"
  • Continuity: "Smoothness or the absence of disruptions in the curriculum over time."
  • Integration: "Integration is linking of all types of knowledge and experiences contained within the curriculum plan."
  • Balance: educators are concerned that appropriate weight is given to each aspect of the design so that distortions do not occur. Students have opportunities to master knowledge and internalize it.

Taxonomies of Educational Objectives

  • Cognitive domain (THINK): knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
  • Affective domain (FEEL): receiving, responding, valuing, organizing, and characterizing by a value
  •   Psychomotor domain (DO): perception, set, guided response, mechanism, complex overt response, adaptation, and origination

Purpose and Function of Behavioural Objectives

  • Guide for the teacher relative to the design of instruction
  • Guide for the teacher for evaluation/test design
  • Guide for the learner relative to learning focus
  • Guide for the learner relative to self-assessment
  • Statements of objectives tell others what we value
  • Causes careful thinking about what is to be accomplished through instruction
  • Helps relationship between teacher and learner
  • Enhances possibility to create focused independent learning materials
  • Makes teaching more directed and organized
  • Communicates to colleagues what you are teaching
  • Helps bridge the gap between vague, but relevant, and important, institutional goals and actual instruction
  • Provides visibility and accountability of decisions

Why are Objectives Important?

  • Selection of content
  • Development of instructional strategy
  • Development and selection of instructional materials
  • Construction of tests for assessing and evaluating student learning outcomes

Dimensions of Instructional Objectives

  • Mastery vs Developmental Outcomes
  • Ultimate vs Immediate Objectives
  • Single-course vs Multiple-course Objectives

Gagne's Groups of Learning Outcomes

  • Verbal information
  • Intellectual skills
  • Cognitive strategies
  • Motor skills
  • Attitudes

Curriculum Development Process

  • Stages of Planning: Before, During, After instruction

Curriculum Designs

  • Subject-centered designs: Discipline Design, Broad Fields Design
  • Learner-centered Designs: Experience-centered Design, Humanistic Design
  • Problem-centered Designs: Core Design, Reconstructivist Design

Curriculum Implementation

  • Implementation focuses on three factors: People, Programme, and Process.
  • Factors affecting implementation: Characteristics of the change, Need and relevance of the change, Clarity, Complexity, Quality, Administrative support, In-service participation, and Motive
  • Theory of Change

Curriculum Evaluation

  • Evaluation is a cooperative activity involving students, teachers, evaluators, and consultants.
  • Includes questions of intrinsic, instrumental, comparative, idealization, and decisional values.
  • Evaluation Models: Single view vs Multiple view, Scientific model vs Value-bound model, Arm-chair evaluation
  • Purpose of Evaluation in Education

References

  • Provided in the document (pages 72, 196).

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