Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Diaz College

Educ. 5-Curriculum Development

Preliminary Examination

Name: Mary Linlyn Grace G. Yaco

I. Read the following sentences. Write the letter of the correct answer.
B 1. Referring to the characteristics of a progressivist curriculum, which does not belong to the
group?
A. Relevant B. Subject-matter-centered C. Flexible D. Child-centered
B 2. The structured curriculum is in decided contrast to the child-centered curriculum. Which is
focused in this curriculum?
A. Emphasizes fundamental education
B. It is changeable and is built around student interests and needs.
C. It is oriented to the needs of a democratic society.
D. Utilizes the theory of mental discipline.
A 3. In planning a curriculum design, top priority should be given to__________.
A.defining and classifying teaching-learning goals
B.setting up strategies for evaluating the plan of work
C.determining concepts that make up teaching-learning units
D.anticipating problems that might be encountered
B 4. In curriculum making, which of the following factors should be consider first?
A. Part-time employment opportunities for students
B. Community resources
C. Kinds of job available in the community
D. Competencies of teachers
A 5. In traditional schools it is defined as a group of subjects arranged in a certain sequence peculiar
to a specific field for the purpose of instruction.
A. Curriculum B. method C. principle D. strategy
A 6. It considers the curriculum as something rigid composed of various subject areas.
A. Essentialism B. Progressivism C. Pragmatism D. Idealism
A 7. It is learner-centered and considers the principle of individual deifference.
A. Essentialism B. Progressivism C. Pragmatism D. Idealism
A 8. It aims to prepare the child to face the real world.
A. Realism B. Reconstructionism C. Existentialism D.Progressivism
B 9. The role of education is for teachers to act as agents of change and reform in various
educational projects including research.
A. Realism B.Reconstructionism C.Existentialism D.Progressivism
D 10. It is based on the Socratic methods of oral exposition or recitation explicit or deliberate
teaching of traditional values.
A. Perennialism B.Essentialism C. Existentialism D. Progressivism
 II.Identification: Write the correct word on the blank provided for in each number.
ESSENTIALISM 1. An educational philosophy which promotes the intellectual growth of the
individual and educate a competent person.
RALPH TAYLOR 2. He is one of the hallmarks of curriculum and believes that curriculum is a
Science and an extension of school’s philosophy.
ROBERT M. HUTCHINS 3. He views curriculum as “permanent studies” where the rules of grammar,
reading, rhetoric and logic and mathematics for basic education are
emphasized.
CURRICULUM 4. It is defined as the total learning experiences of the individual.
RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM 5. It is proposed by scholars and professional organizations.
WRITTEN CURRICULUM 6. This type of curriculum appears in school, district, division or country
documents.
IMPLEMENTATION 7. This curriculum the teachers implement or deliver in the classrooms and
schools.
PROGRESSIVISM 8. A philosophy which promotes democratic and social living.
HOLLIS CASWELL 9.He sees curriculum as organized around social functions of themes, organized
knowledge and learner’s interest.
ESSENTIALISM 10. An educational philosophy which is values centered.

III. Match column A with column B. Write the letter only.

A B
K 1. It is value centered. A. Recommended Curriculum
G 2. The concentration should be on moral, intellectual B. Realism
and aesthetic development of the learner. C. Reconstructionism
F 3. The meaning of ideas lies in its consequences. D. Existentialism
B 4. It emphasizes on self-activity E. Progressivism
E 5.The teachers have the right to teach students how F. Pragmatism
to think but not what to think. G. Idealism
C 6. It aims to develop the inherent powers of the learner. H. Hidden curriculum
D 7. Education should be based on the actualities of life. I. Supported Curriculum
I 8.These are resources-textbooks, computers, J. Assessed Curriculum
audio-visual materials which support and help K. Essentialism
in the implementation of the curriculum
J 9. This curriculum is tested and evaluated.
H 10. The unintended curriculum.

IV. Enumeration Type. Read the following questions/ sentences and answer it.
1. What are the types of curriculum operating in schools? ( 7 pts.)
 RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM
 WRITTEN CURRICULUM
 TAUGHT CURRICULUM
 SUPPORTED CURRICULUM
 ASSESSED CURRICULUM
 LEARNED CURRICULUM
 HIDDEN CURRICULUM
 2. What is the meaning of the following acronyms? (6 pts.)
CHED- COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
DOST- DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PAFTE- PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS
BIOTA- BIOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
BEC-BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
NCBTS- NATIONAL COMPETENCY BASED TEACHER STANDARDS
3. What is Tyler’s View of Philosophy in relation to school purposes? (5 pts)
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4. Who are the progressivist who viewed curriculum as “all experiences children have
guidance of teachers”? (2 pts.)
 HOLLIS CASWELL and DOAK CAMPBEL

/MMT/ Godspeed!