Understanding Curriculum Concepts

Questions and Answers

What is curriculum?

Curriculum refers to the planned learning experiences and intended learning outcomes offered in school.

Which definition describes curriculum as a list of subjects?

Curriculum as a discipline

Curriculum as learning experiences

Curriculum as intended learning outcomes

Curriculum as a list of subjects (correct)

Curriculum as learning experiences includes only academic subjects.

False

What is the intended learning outcomes in curriculum?

Intended learning outcomes refer to the list of competencies or standards that students should learn in school. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum refers to what is actually taught in schools?

Implemented Curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What is an Achieved/Learned Curriculum?

Achieved/Learned Curriculum refers to what students actually learned in school. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of curriculum includes topics that must not be taught?

Null/Censored Curriculum Signup and view all the answers

The Supported Curriculum is based on the resources allocated for its delivery.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does Hidden Curriculum refer to?

Hidden Curriculum refers to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that students acquire from their experiences in school. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Curriculum

Curriculum has many definitions and interpretations; over 1,100 books exist on the topic.
Definitions by various scholars include aspects such as learning experiences, intended outcomes, disciplines, and content subject matter.

Definitions of Curriculum

Curriculum as a List of Subjects: This is based on traditional subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Arts.
Curriculum as Learning Experiences: Encompasses both curricular and co-curricular activities, and includes the hidden curriculum.
Curriculum as Intended Learning Outcomes: A set of competencies or standards that educators expect students to achieve.
Curriculum as Planned Learning Experiences: Documents that outline objectives, content, and knowledge students should acquire.
Curriculum as Discipline: Refers to the specific principles, theories, and practices that guide curriculum development.
Curriculum as Content/Subject Matter: A collection of topics categorized under various subject areas.

Different Types of Curriculum

Ideal/Recommended Curriculum: Theoretical frameworks proposed by scholars as the best curriculum for learners, often informed by research.
Intended/Official/Written Curriculum: The curriculum mandated by government bodies, such as the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines.
Implemented Curriculum: How teachers execute the curriculum in practice, often adapting it to meet the needs of their students.
Achieved/Learned Curriculum: What students actually learn, reflecting the effectiveness of the curriculum in meeting educational goals.
Tested Curriculum: Content assessed through various forms of testing, including classroom and standardized tests.
Entitlement Curriculum: Expectations of the knowledge and skills learners should acquire to be contributing members of society.
Supported Curriculum: The influence of resources allocated to facilitate the delivery of the official curriculum.
Null/Censored Curriculum: Topics that are intentionally excluded from the curriculum.
Hidden Curriculum: Implicit skills, knowledge, and attitudes students gain through their experiences in school beyond the formal curriculum.

Description

Explore the various definitions and interpretations of curriculum in this quiz. From viewing curriculum as a list of subjects to understanding it as planned learning experiences and intended outcomes, this quiz covers diverse perspectives on the subject matter. Engage with the essential principles that guide curriculum development.