NCAE Curriculum Design 3

Question 1

Which curriculum design organizes content around key themes or concepts that cut across subject areas?

Accepted Answer

Integrated/interdisciplinary design

Answer

Integrated curriculum design links content from different subjects around common themes or concepts, helping students see connections across disciplines.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'learner-centered' curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Student interests, needs, and experiences shape the curriculum

Answer

A learner-centered curriculum is designed around the needs, interests, and experiences of the students rather than solely the demands of subject matter.

Question 3

In DepEd's K-12 curriculum, what does the term 'Most Essential Learning Competencies' (MELCs) refer to?

Accepted Answer

The minimum core competencies identified as essential for learning continuity, especially during crises

Answer

MELCs identify the minimum, most essential competencies needed to continue meaningful learning when full curriculum delivery is not possible.

Question 4

What does 'vertical articulation' mean in curriculum planning?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that content builds logically from one grade level to the next

Answer

Vertical articulation ensures smooth, logical progression of content and skills from one grade level to the next, avoiding gaps and redundancies.

Question 5

Which curriculum model uses four questions about educational purposes, selecting experiences, organizing experiences, and evaluating effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Tyler's Rational-Linear Model

Answer

Ralph Tyler's model (1949) is organized around four fundamental questions that have shaped curriculum design for decades.

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NCAE Curriculum Design 3