Curriculum Development Quiz

What is curriculum according to John Dewey?

• A course of study

• A sequence of subjects

• The total learning experiences of an individual

• A list of subjects to be taught

Which philosophy emphasizes teaching students how to think with reason?

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

• Perennialism

Which educational philosophy focuses on societal change?

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

• Perennialism

According to Arthur Bestor, what should be the focus of curriculum?

• Interdisciplinary subjects

• Grammar, literature, and writing

• Students' experiences

• Technology skills

Who proposed the Taba Model of curriculum development?

• Ralph Tyler

• Franklin Bobbit

• Hilda Taba

• John Goodlad

What is a core feature of the learner-centered curriculum?

• Focus on subject matter

• Teacher-centered approach

• Power to learners in choosing what to learn

• Use of standardized testing

What is the main focus of progressive curriculum?

• Standardized subjects

• Integration of life experiences

• Teacher-centered learning

• Classical studies

In the 1990s, what became an essential part of the modern curriculum?

• Historical texts

• Computers

• Liberal arts

• Social reform

Which philosophy emphasizes the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic)?

• Perennialism

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

What aspect does the Oliva Model emphasize in curriculum development?

• A cyclical approach

• Interdisciplinary learning

• Student-centered activities

• Needs of local communities