midterms

Question 1

Curriculum is derived from new latin in which means

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A course of study

Question 2

This definition suggests that curriculum is the “permanent” or the traditional subjects offered in the school curriculum

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Curriculum as a list of subjects

Question 3

Includes students’ curricular and co-curricular activities and the learning experiences they encounter inside or outside the school

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Curriculum as learning experiences

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This definition includes a list of learning competencies or standards that students should learn in school

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Curriculum as intended learning outcomes

Question 5

Includes documents specifying contents, objectives, or general ideas of what students should know in schools or in a specific discipline

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Curriculum as planned learning experiences

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Curriculum has its own principles, theories, and practices

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Curriculum as a discipline

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This definition views curriculum as a series of topics under each subject area

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Curriculum as content or subject matter

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Scholars propose this type of curriculum as the most appropriate curriculum for the learners and the curriculum standards are recommended by professional organizations

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Ideal / recommended curriculum

Question 9

Curriculum prescribed by the government and documents are based on recommended curriculum, written in official documents, including learning frameworks, standards, and curriculum guides

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Intended / written curriculum

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Actual implementation of the written curriculum and whatever is being taught or an activity being done in a classroom and can be modified/improved based on the needs of the students

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Implemented / taught curriculum

Question 11

Result of the curriculum or what students actually learned in school and reveals whether the students learned the schools are successful in attaining their curriculum goals and objectives and learning outcomes achieved / changes in behavior

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Achieved / learned curriculum

Question 12

This is a set of learning that is
assessed in teacher-made classroom
tests, curriculum-referenced tests,
and in standardized tests.

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tested curriculum

Question 13

It refers to what the people or the
general society believed the
learners should expect to learn in
the educational system for them to
become good members of the
society

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entitlement curriculum

Question 14

The curriculum that is reflected on
and shaped by the resources
allocated to support or deliver the
official curriculum

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supported curriculum

Question 15

This refers to various curriculum
contents or topics that must not be
taught to the students.

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null or censored curriculum

Question 16

encompasses skills, knowledge, and attitudes learned through interactions at school. It’s not formally taught but emerges as part of students’ educational experience. It plays a significant role in shaping school
culture.

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hidden curriculum

Question 17

It is quite common for traditionalists to equate
a curriculum to a topic outline, subject matter, or concepts to be included in the syllabus or a
books.

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curriculum as a content or body of knowledge

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where much content is based on knowledge, and experiences are included

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topical approach

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with fewer topics in clusters around major and sub- concepts and their interaction, with relatedness emphasized

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concept approach

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as a combination of concepts that develop conceptual structures

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thematic approach

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that leads to complete units of instruction.

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modular approach

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Content should contribute to ideas, concepts,
principles and generalization that should attain the overall purpose of the curriculum.

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significance

Question 23

The authenticity of the subject matter forms its validity. Knowledge becomes obsolete with the fast changing times.

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validity

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Usefulness of the content in the curriculum is relative to the learners who are going to use these, Utility can be relative to time.

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utility

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The complexity of the content should be within the range of experiences of the learners. Appropriate organization of content standards and sequencing of contents are two basic principles that would influence learnability.

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learnability

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Can the subject content be learned within the time allowed, resources available, expertise of the teachers and the nature of the learners? Are there contents of
learning which can be learned beyond the formal teaching-learning engagement? Are there opportunities provided to learn these?

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feasability

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Will the learners take interest in the content? Why? Are the contents meaningful? What value will the contents have in the present and future life of the learners? Interest is one of the driving forces for students to learn
better

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feasability

Question 28

curriculum is not seen as a physical thing or a noun, but as a verb or an action It is the interaction among the teachers, students and content.

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curriculum as a process

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aims to equip students with
knowledge, skills, and values for effective functioning. The product is achieved through meaningful experiences, demonstrating the curriculum’s purpose of bringing significant changes in students’ behavior.

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curriculum as a product

Question 30

Mix of subjects, like a varied meal for your brain.
Ensures you learn a bit of everything.
Like having a balanced plate, but for your mind.

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balance

Question 31

Think of it like connecting puzzle pieces.
Ensures what you learn fits smoothly together. Creates a clear path from one grade to the next.

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articulation

Question 32

Similar to reading a story in the right order.
Ensures topics are organized logically.
Starts with basics, then builds up to more complex ideas.

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sequence

Question 33

Contents in the curriculum does not stand alone or in isolation.
•It has some ways of relatedness or connectedness to other contents.
• Contents should be infused in other disciplines whenever possible.
• This will provide a wholistic or unified view of curriculum instead of
segmentation.
•Contents which can be integrated to other disciplines acquire a higher
premium than when isolated.

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integration

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•Content when viewed as a curriculum should continuously flow.
• It should be perennial, it endures time.
• Content may not be in the same form and substance as seen in the
past.
• Constant repetition, reinforcement and enhancement of content are
all elements of continuity.

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continuity

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•The breadth and depth of the curriculum content are vital in a
curriculum.
•Scope consists of all the content, topics, learning experiences
comprising the curriculum.
• The scope shall consider the cognitive level, affective domain and
psychomotor skills in identifying the contents.
• Other factors will be considered but caution is given to overloading of
contents. “ More contents is not always better”

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scope

Question 36

Usually a chairperson, assistant principal, or
principal–generally works at the school
level.

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curriculum supervisor

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Can be a supervisor or
administrator: a chairperson, principal, or director or associate superintendent of
curriculum.

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curriculum leader

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Usually heads a program at the school district, regional, or state level.

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curriculum coordinator

Question 39

A technical consultant from the district level, a regional or state department of education,
or a university.

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curriculum specialist

Question 40

Students are viewed
neither experts nor
professionals, so their role
in curriculum planning
should be limited to
providing information.

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student’s role

Question 41

Teacher’s bring the
curriculum to life through
instruction. They play an
essential role in shaping
the curriculum students
encounter.

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the teacher and the curriculum

Question 42

There is consensus in literature that the
principal should be a leader in curriculum
and instruction. However, there is
considerable disagreement regarding the
principal’s specific roles.

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the principal and the curriculum