CUrriculum Development

What is a curriculum?

• A list of learning objectives

• A set of textbooks used in a course

• An outline of what should happen in a teaching program

• A collection of exams and assessments

Which model is commonly used for curriculum planning in medical education?

• ADDIE Model

• SPICES Model

• Spiral Model

• Outcomes-Based Model

What does SPICES stand for in curriculum development?

• Specific, Personalized, Integrated, Comprehensive, Essential, Strategic

• Student-centered, Problem-based, Integrated, Community-based, Elective, Systematic

• Standardized, Practical, Inclusive, Case-based, Effective, Sustainable

• Scientific, Practical, Inclusive, Collaborative, Elective, Strategic

What is the 'hidden curriculum'?

• The informal learning that students acquire

• The syllabus provided to students

• The content not included in assessments

• The unspoken rules of academic conduct

What is a spiral curriculum?

• A linear sequence of topics

• Topics revisited at increasing levels of complexity

• A problem-based curriculum framework

• A discipline-based curriculum structure

What is emphasized in student-centered learning?

• Teacher’s role as the primary knowledge source

• Students taking responsibility for their own learning

• Large-group teaching methods

• Uniform curriculum for all students

Which assessment method is primarily outcome-oriented?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

• Portfolio assessment

• All of the above

Which teaching method is associated with flipped classrooms?

• Teacher-centered instruction

• Independent pre-class learning followed by active in-class activities

• Lectures with minimal interaction

• Passive note-taking during lectures

What is an elective-driven curriculum?

• Students choose topics of interest for deeper exploration

• Mandatory content is covered through elective courses

• Electives replace core curriculum content

• None of the above

What does ‘dynamic curriculum mapping’ involve?

• Static planning of course content

• A flexible, adaptive approach to monitoring learning pathways

• A focus solely on assessment outcomes

• Manual tracking of curriculum changes