16 Questions
What does the term 'curriculum' encompass?
Academics, arts, physical education, extracurricular activities, and support services and programs
How is curriculum defined by the RI Department of Education?
As a standards-based sequence of planned experiences for academic learning
According to the University of Delaware, what is curriculum likened to?
A floor plan or blueprint for what is going to be taught/learned/experienced
What does an integrated curriculum allow children to do?
Transfer their learning to other settings
What is implied by an integrated curriculum?
Learning that is synthesized across traditional subject areas
What does research suggest about an integrated approach to learning?
It is brain compatible
What type of learning does the brain learn best in, according to Jensen (1996)?
Real-life, immersion-style multi-path learning
According to Bredekamp (1992), how are skills taught in an integrated curriculum?
As needed to accomplish projects
What is reflective of developmentally appropriate practice in an integrated curriculum?
Integrating the curriculum based on children’s interests and suggestions
What is the key to planning an integrated child-centered curriculum, according to Schwartz & Pollishuke (1991)?
Balance among large group, small group, and individual activities
What should be considered during planning in curriculum integration?
The children’s strengths and interests
What is involved in Step 3 of Curriculum Integration?
Activities and Assessment
Which type of curriculum integration focuses on providing a deeper understanding of content?
Interdisciplinary Integration
What benefit does curriculum integration provide according to the text?
It encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences
What method of curriculum integration involves learning centers/parallel disciplines?
Learning Centers/Parallel Disciplines
Which is a characteristic of an integrated program according to the text?
Activities that are both teacher-initiated and directed and child-initiated and directed
This quiz delves into the concept of curriculum, covering its definition and components such as academics, arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities. It also explores the idea of curriculum as a sequence of planned experiences guiding students in content and applied learning skills.
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