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Who is the lecturer for the course on Curriculum and Instruction?

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Ms. Mary Kung’u

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What is the course code for Curriculum and Instruction?

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NUR 408

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What did Brubacher (1969) refer to curriculum as?

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The ground which students and teachers cover in order to reach the goal of education.

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How did Wheeler (1969) define curriculum?

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The planned experiences offered to the learner under the guidance of the school.

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Fafumera (1974) describes curriculum as what?

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The total environment in which education takes place including the child, teacher, subject, content, methods, and environment.

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Hass (1980) defined curriculum as what?

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All the experiences that individual learners have in a program of education aimed at achieving broad goals and specific objectives.

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What does curriculum provide individuals with?

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The best possible training and experience to fit them for society or qualify them for a profession.

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What is one function of curriculum related to educational direction?

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It determines the type of society people want to live and serve in.

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What are some principles of curriculum construction?

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Conservative principle, forward-looking principle, creative principle, activity principle, preparation for life principle, principle of maturity, principle of individual difference, and principle of vertical and horizontal articulation.

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What does the conservative principle state?

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The function of the school is to preserve and transmit traditions, knowledge, and experience.

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What is the forward-looking principle in curriculum construction?

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Education should equip learners to be progressive-minded and able to change the environment.

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Describe the creative principle in curriculum construction.

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Activities should enable learners to exercise their creative and constructive powers.

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What is the activity principle in curriculum construction?

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The curriculum should focus on activity and experience rather than just knowledge acquisition.

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What does the principle of preparation for life advocate?

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Curriculum should include activities that enable learners to effectively participate in community activities.

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What is stated by the principle of maturity?

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Curriculum should be adapted to the developmental stages of the learners.

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What does the principle of individual difference emphasize?

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Curriculum should be flexible to cater to the individual needs and differences of learners.

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What is the principle of vertical and horizontal articulation?

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Each year’s course should build on what has been previously learned and serve as a basis for future learning.

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What are the four types of curriculum mentioned?

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Subject-centered curriculum, activity/experience-centered curriculum, child-centered curriculum, core curriculum.

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Define Subject-Centered Curriculum.

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Concerned with the collection and arrangement of subjects that are often studied separately.

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What is a key feature of subject-centered curriculum?

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Mastery of subject matter is the basis for achieving educational outcomes.

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What does the activity/experience-centered curriculum prioritize?

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Learners’ interests, needs, and motivations in a problem-solving context.

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Describe the Child-Centered Curriculum.

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Constructed based on the needs, wants, and interests of the child.

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What is the core curriculum?

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A portion of the curriculum that includes essential courses prescribed for all students.

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What are criticisms of the core curriculum?

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Lacks systematic knowledge, reflects a combination of disciplines, and has issues with integrity.

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What is the first step in the curriculum development process?
Formulating a statement of philosophy.
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What is the purpose of establishing objectives in a school?
To define the behavior changes that the school seeks to achieve in its students.
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From where are educational objectives suggested for nursing programs?
Needs of society for nursing services, students' needs, and expert evaluations.
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In which domains does learning occur?
Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.
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What does the cognitive domain refer to?
The acquisition and use of knowledge.
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What are the levels of learning in the cognitive domain?
Knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation.
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What does the affective domain concern?
Feelings and emotions related to attitudes, interests, and values.
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What are the levels of the affective domain?
Receiving, responding, valuing, organization, characterization.
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In the psychomotor domain, what does it deal with?
Motor activities and physical skills.
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What are the levels of classification in the psychomotor domain?
Perception, set, guided response, mechanism, complex overt response, adaptation.
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What are characteristics of good learning experiences?
Related to objectives, meaningful, satisfy psychological needs, appropriate to learner's maturity, and relevant to life situations.
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What is the purpose of evaluation in the curriculum?
To determine the nature and extent of changes in learners' behavior.
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What does a curriculum development process include?
Formulating a statement of philosophy, establishing objectives, selecting learning experiences, and evaluation.
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What does the entrance behavior of the learners refer to?
The prior knowledge or skills that learners need before starting a new learning experience.
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How should learning objectives be stated?
In clear and meaningful ways to guide educational activities.
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What are qualities the assessment instruments should possess?
Objectivity, reliability, and validity.
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What is the role of feedback in the evaluation process?
To provide data enabling both teachers and learners to adjust teaching/learning strategies.
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What does the systematic approach to education emphasize?
Coordination of all parts of a problem towards specific objectives.
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What is a flow diagram used for in the systematic approach?
To show the relationship between input, processes, and outputs in education.
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What does Bower and Hilgard (1986) define learning as?
A change in the subject's behavior or behavior potential in a given situation.
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What is one definition of learning by O'Connell (1973)?
A relatively permanent change in behavior which comes about as a result of experience.
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What are notable aspects of learning definitions?
A change in behavior, relativity to experience, and non-observability.
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What does learning NOT include?
Just the ability to read or write or temporary behavioral changes.
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What are general principles of learning according to Akinboye et al (1981)?
Learning involves experience, consequences modifying responses, meaningful tasks, individual adjustments, and persistence.
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What factors affect learning?
Natural/hereditary factors and environmental factors.
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What are natural factors that affect learning?
Genetic endowment, intellectual ability, personal attitudes, and cognitive styles.
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What environmental factors influence learning?
Home, school, peers, and culture.
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How can home factors influence a learner's development?
Home environment, socio-economic status, and parental attitudes toward education.
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What school-related factors can affect learning?
Type of ownership, quality of teachers, school location, class size, and curriculum types.
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What teacher-related factors affect student learning?
Number of teachers, quality of training, teacher qualifications, and teaching methods.
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What are some additional factors influencing learning?
Cultural influences, governmental support, and climate conditions.
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What are instructional materials?
Go-in-between channels used for communication in teaching.
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How can instructional materials be classified?
Into projected and non-projected aids.
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What are projected aids?
Materials that rely on visual projection like slides, films, and overhead transparencies.
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Name an advantage of the overhead projector.
Teachers face the classroom, allowing direct interaction with students.
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What are non-projected aids?
Chalkboards, pictures, posters, and handouts.
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How can a teacher effectively use the chalkboard?
By planning what to write during a lesson and focusing on the key points.
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What are some visual aids that enhance learning in the classroom?
Slide presentations, pictures, flipcharts, and diagrams.
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What are the three phases of organizing instruction?
Introduction, development, and culmination.
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What is a lesson plan?
A detailed outline describing the teaching approach for a specific lesson.
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What are the basic components of a lesson plan?
Subject, date, time, class, objectives, entry behavior, materials, and evaluation.
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What characterizes a poor lesson?
Lack of logical presentation, poor timing, and failure to engage students.
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What is a major method of teaching discussed?
Lecture Method.
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What are the advantages of the lecture method?
It allows the teacher to present a large amount of information efficiently.
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What is a disadvantage of the lecture method?
It can result in passive listening with minimal learner engagement.
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What defines the demonstration method?
Teaching that uses visual means to convey information.
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What makes the problem-solving method effective?
It encourages critical thinking and active engagement from students.
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What does the project method involve?
Students planning and executing projects in a real-life context.
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What is the purpose of brainstorming in teaching?
To generate ideas and stimulate student participation.
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What is the play/drama method used for?
To make learning interactive and relatable through dramatization.
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What is the function of evaluation in the curriculum development process?
To identify the effectiveness of the curriculum and make necessary adjustments.
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How does a systematic approach provide advantages in education?
It aids in resource allocation, goal setting, and continuous improvement.
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Name one component of the instructional system?
Curriculum.
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What does systematic learning involve?
Structured planning of resources and learning materials to achieve educational outcomes.
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What does the term 'feed-in data' refer to?
Information taken into the educational system that influences learning.
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Why is feedback important in learning?
It helps assess whether educational objectives have been realized.
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How is the relationship between input and process shown?
Through flow diagrams in the systematic approach.
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How does the educational system aim to enhance effectiveness?
By coordinating all aspects of the educational process.
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What does the mission statement of a school encompass?
The school's fundamental purpose and direction.
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How should educational objectives be structured?
Clear, measurable, and focused on desired outcomes.
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What is the objective of evaluating student performance?
To determine the effectiveness of the teaching process.
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What should evaluation instruments aim to achieve?
Objectivity, reliability, and validity.
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What is an outcome of effective curriculum development?
Creation of comprehensive educational frameworks for teachers and learners.
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What is the mission of the systematic approach to education?
To find efficient methods for problem-solving in educational settings.
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Why is periodic review of educational philosophy important?
To ensure its continued relevance to societal changes.
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What do educational objectives aim to align with?
The behavioral changes desired in students.
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How can the learner's prior knowledge influence curriculum design?
It helps tailor learning experiences to their readiness.
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What are three areas where learning objectives should be focused?
Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor.
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Why are characteristics of good learning experiences necessary?
They guide how to instill or change behaviors effectively.
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What are the stages included in curriculum development?
Formulating philosophy, establishing objectives, selecting experiences, and evaluation.
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What steps are involved in the project method?
Planning, executing, reflecting on the project.
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How does evaluation inform curriculum design?
By providing insights into learner capabilities and deficiencies.
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What factors should be considered in lesson planning?
Subject matter, time allocation, and learner characteristics.
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What is one core aspect of the teacher's role?
Facilitating students' engagement and understanding during lessons.

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