GLA Curriculum Development and Design 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Bloom's Taxonomy is most commonly used in curriculum design to:
- Determine student reading levels
- Classify learning objectives by cognitive complexity (Correct answer)
- Evaluate teacher effectiveness
- Organize course schedules
Correct answer: Classify learning objectives by cognitive complexity
Bloom's Taxonomy classifies educational objectives into levels of cognitive complexity, from remembering to creating, guiding the design of learning goals.
Question 2: A spiral curriculum, as described by Jerome Bruner, involves:
- Teaching topics once in depth without revisiting them
- Revisiting core concepts with increasing complexity across grade levels (Correct answer)
- Using circular seating arrangements in classrooms
- Offering elective courses in a rotating schedule
Correct answer: Revisiting core concepts with increasing complexity across grade levels
Bruner's spiral curriculum revisits foundational concepts repeatedly over time, each time at a deeper level of complexity.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment embedded in curriculum design?
- A final exam at the end of the semester
- An exit ticket used at the end of each lesson (Correct answer)
- A state standardized test taken annually
- A college placement test for incoming freshmen
Correct answer: An exit ticket used at the end of each lesson
An exit ticket is a formative assessment that provides immediate feedback during the learning process, informing future instruction.
Question 4: The hidden curriculum refers to:
- Confidential curriculum documents not shared with students
- Unintended lessons conveyed through school culture and routines (Correct answer)
- Advanced coursework available only to gifted students
- After-school enrichment programs
Correct answer: Unintended lessons conveyed through school culture and routines
The hidden curriculum includes the implicit lessons, values, and norms students learn through the environment and social interactions at school.
Question 5: Culturally responsive curriculum design prioritizes:
- Teaching only traditional Western academic content
- Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds into learning experiences (Correct answer)
- Eliminating group work to reduce cultural conflicts
- Standardizing all instruction across demographic groups
Correct answer: Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds into learning experiences
Culturally responsive curriculum design integrates students' cultural references, experiences, and perspectives to make learning more relevant and equitable.
Question 6: Essential questions in curriculum design are best described as:
- Questions with single, factual correct answers
- Open-ended questions that promote deep inquiry and thinking (Correct answer)
- Questions taken directly from standardized tests
- Short-answer questions used on unit exams
Correct answer: Open-ended questions that promote deep inquiry and thinking
Essential questions are open-ended, thought-provoking questions designed to spark inquiry and lead students to deeper understanding of big ideas.
Question 7: When designing curriculum for English Language Learners (ELLs), teachers should prioritize:
- Excluding visual supports to challenge language development
- Providing content comprehensible through scaffolding and supports (Correct answer)
- Teaching only grammar rules before introducing content
- Delaying subject-area instruction until full fluency is achieved
Correct answer: Providing content comprehensible through scaffolding and supports
Effective curriculum for ELLs provides comprehensible input through scaffolds such as visuals, sentence frames, and modified texts while teaching grade-level content.
GLA Curriculum Development and Design 3
Bloom's Taxonomy is most commonly used in curriculum design to: