Types of Curriculum Organization
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What is the focus of subject-based curriculum?

  • Distinct subjects like maths or history (correct)
  • Cross-curricular links
  • The wider context of learning
  • Individual student's needs
  • Which type of curriculum fosters no excitement about learning and knowledge, but passivity?

  • Subject-based curriculum (correct)
  • Units-based curriculum
  • Coherent subjects curriculum
  • Concept-based curriculum
  • What is the main criticism of subject-based curriculum?

  • Lack of individualized learning
  • Failure to understand wider context of learning (correct)
  • Inability to teach distinct subjects like maths or history
  • Too much focus on cross-curricular links
  • Which type of curriculum avoids some aspects of criticism faced by separate subjects curriculum?

    <p>Coherent subjects curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do alternative curricular organizations like the coherent subjects curriculum, units-based curriculum, and concept-based curriculum aim to achieve?

    <p>Foster excitement about knowledge and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a coherent curriculum?

    <p>Alignment and organization to facilitate learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of a learner-centered approach to curriculum development?

    <p>Shifting the focus of instruction from teacher to student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential element is characteristic of Project-based Learning?

    <p>Inquiry and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of Cooperative Learning?

    <p>Promoting peer teaching and peer review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of Cooperative Learning?

    <p>Increasing engagement and personal responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Subject-Based Curriculum

    • Focuses on the subject disciplines themselves, with an emphasis on the content and structure of the subject.

    Limitations of Subject-Based Curriculum

    • Fosters passivity and a lack of excitement about learning and knowledge.
    • Main criticism: it leads to fragmentation and isolation of subjects, resulting in a lack of integration and connection between them.

    Alternative Curricular Organizations

    • Coherent subjects curriculum, units-based curriculum, and concept-based curriculum aim to achieve a more integrated and interconnected approach to learning.

    Coherent Curriculum

    • Primary focus is on the development of a cohesive and logical framework that integrates multiple subjects.

    Learner-Centered Approach

    • Main objective is to involve learners in the curriculum development process, recognizing their needs, interests, and experiences.

    Project-Based Learning

    • Essential element is the use of real-world problems and scenarios to facilitate learning and application of skills.

    Cooperative Learning

    • Key feature is the use of small groups to facilitate learning, promoting collaboration, communication, and mutual support.
    • Benefits: promotes social skills, increases motivation, and develops teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

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    Learn about the two types of curriculum organization, including subject-based curriculum and learner-focused curriculum. Understand the characteristics and implications of each approach in educational settings.

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