FED Curriculum Theory and Development 2

Question 1

Which curriculum theory argues that school knowledge is a social construction that reflects the interests of those in power?

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Reconceptualist curriculum theory

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Technical-scientific curriculum theory

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Perennialist curriculum theory

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Behavioral objectives theory

Question 2

The 'spiral curriculum,' developed by Jerome Bruner, proposes that:

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Complex ideas should be introduced early and revisited with increasing depth and sophistication across grades

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All subjects should be taught simultaneously each year

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Curriculum should spiral outward from local to global topics

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Students should repeat the same content until mastery is achieved

Question 3

Which of the following best describes an 'outcome-based' curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A curriculum where instruction is organized around clearly defined student performance outcomes

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A curriculum organized by chronological content units

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A curriculum that prioritizes teacher lecture over student activity

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A curriculum derived from professional practitioner surveys

Question 4

In curriculum theory, 'curriculum alignment' refers to:

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The coherence among written curriculum, taught curriculum, and tested curriculum

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Ensuring all teachers in a school use the same textbook

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Matching curriculum to students' cultural backgrounds

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Aligning school schedules with state testing calendars

Question 5

The 'enacted curriculum' refers to:

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The curriculum as it is actually delivered by teachers in classrooms

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Curriculum legislation passed by state legislatures

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The official written standards published by the state

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Curriculum used in after-school programs

Question 6

Which curriculum design approach organizes content around the needs, interests, and experiences of learners rather than academic disciplines?

Accepted Answer

Learner-centered design

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Subject-centered design

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Broad-fields design

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Activity analysis design