Unit 5 – Methodological Dimensions in Curriculum Development

This the process of selecting, organizing, executing and evaluating the learning experiences of the learners on the basis of the nature of the society.

• Curriculum Development

• Curriculum Design

• Curriculum Evaluation

• Curriculum Approach

In this model, the purpose, educational experiences, organization and evaluation of these experiences are the main points.

• Ralph Tyler Model

• Hilda Taba Model

• Francis Hunkins Model

In this model, the first stage is decision making. It focuses on the understanding the nature of curriculum; its educational and sociopolitical value.

• Ralph Tyler Model

• Hilda Taba Model

• Francis Hunkins Model

Grassroots Model is the improved version of Raplh Tyler’s model, according to Hilda Taba, who are the people that should be involved in the creation of the curriculum?

• Parents

• Principals

• Teachers

• Students

This curriculum design focuses on the content of the curriculum; commonly divides the school hours based on the number of subjects.

• Subject-centered Design

• Learner-centered Design

• Problem-centered Design

In this design, the focus is on the social problems of the learners whether past or present as a means to analyze the basic areas of living.

• Subject-centered Design

• Learner-centered Design

• Problem-centered Design

What specific principle of curriculum design is being addressed if the content repetition, review and reinforcement of learning are the main considerations?

• Continuity

• Articulation

• Balance

• Scope

What specific principle of Curriculum Design is being considered if the focus is on the horizontal connections of different subject areas?

• Articulation

• Integration

• Scope

• Sequence

What specific approach is based on the goals and objectives specified at the beginning; where the learning outcomes will be evaluated based on these objectives?

• Behavioral Approach

• Managerial Approach

• System Approach

• Humanistic Approach

The total development of the individual is the prime consideration in this approach. The learner is at the center of the curriculum. What approach is this?

• Behavioral Approach

• Managerial Approach

• System Approach

• Humanistic Approach