ProfEd6_PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

What is the origin of the word "curriculum"?

• Greek word meaning "learning"

• Latin word "currere," meaning "to run a course"

• Old English word for "education"

• Sanskrit term for "teaching"

According to John Dewey, how should the curriculum be viewed?

• A fixed set of subjects to be taught

• A continuous reconstruction of experience

• A list of required textbooks and resources

• A series of exams to assess student learning

Which of the following best describes the explicit curriculum?

• The unspoken values and behaviors learned in school

• The topics or subjects intentionally left out of the curriculum

• The formally planned and written curriculum used in education

• The activities students participate in outside of academics

Null curriculum refers to:

• Subjects explicitly taught in schools

• Topics or content that are excluded from formal education

• Lessons learned through extracurricular activities

• An assessment method used to evaluate students' progress

Which component of the curriculum defines what learners should know, do, and value?

• Content

• Goals and objectives

• Learning experiences

• Assessment and evaluation

What is the primary focus of the socioeconomic purpose of curriculum?

• Encouraging personal hobbies and interests

• Preparing students for effective participation in the workforce

• Fostering emotional and psychological growth

• Teaching students about past historical events

Ralph Tyler defined curriculum as:

• The total learning experiences planned and directed by the school

• A collection of textbooks and lesson plans

• A guideline used by teachers to deliver lectures

• A tool designed only for assessing student performance

The implicit curriculum is best exemplified by:

• A teacher formally explaining a math formula

• The values and social behaviors students learn through school culture

• A list of topics that will be covered in the semester

• A school-sponsored sports program

Which of the following best explains why curriculum is considered dynamic?

• It changes based on societal needs, technological advances, and student diversity

• It remains constant across different generations

• It only focuses on academic subjects and ignores extracurricular activities

• It is rigid and does not adapt to educational research findings

Assessment and evaluation in the curriculum serve to:

• Define the goals and objectives of the curriculum

• Measure student progress and curriculum effectiveness

• Identify subjects that should be included in the curriculum

• Replace the need for teachers in the classroom