Curriculum Development Quiz

What was the primary influence on education in the early 1900s?

• Classical curriculum

• Rote memorization

• Scientific methods of research

• Standardized testing

Who authored the book 'The Curriculum' in 1918?

• John Dewey

• W. W. Charters

• Franklin Bobbitt

• Ralph Tyler

What did Bobbitt emphasize in his principles of curriculum planning?

• Activities approach

• Rote learning

• Teacher-centered instruction

• Standardized testing

Which of the following was a major goal of schools in the 1920s according to the text?

• Efficient operation

• Rote memorization

• Cultural enrichment

• Student self-expression

What did Charters believe curriculum makers must apply?

• Historical context

• Clear principles

• Intuition

• Community feedback

What was the focus of Kilpatrick's 'Project Method'?

• Purposeful activity

• Standardized testing

• Behaviorist psychology

• Rote memorization

Which educational movement did Kilpatrick align with?

• Traditional education

• Progressive education

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

What was a key finding of the Eight-Year Study?

• Standardized tests were the best measure

• Rote learning was essential

• Progressive methods were equally effective

• Traditional methods were superior

What did Tyler's four major curriculum components include?

• Standards, objectives, methods, evaluation

• Goals, activities, assessments, community involvement

• Content, assessment, teaching methods, objectives

• Objectives, learning experiences, methods, evaluation

What did Goodlad's studies reveal about classroom practices?

• Frequent use of technology

• Teacher-centered instruction

• Active student engagement

• Collaborative learning