Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What is the traditional definition of curriculum?

A) Set of recommended courses

B) Planned learning experiences
C) Entire range of directed experiences
D) List of subjects and courses

2. Which type of curriculum involves evaluation after it has been taught?

A) Recommended Curriculum
B) Written Curriculum
C) Assessed Curriculum
D) Learned Curriculum

3. What does the hidden/implicit curriculum encompass?

A) Written guidelines from government agencies

B) Peer influence and societal changes
C) Curriculum evaluation tools
D) Learning materials support

4. What role does an Initiator play in curriculum development?

A) Implementing the curriculum plan

B) Providing support materials
C) Initiating positive mindset towards learning
D) Assessing the curriculum outcomes

5. Which type of curriculum involves creativity and innovation?

A) Recommended Curriculum
B) Written Curriculum
C) Taught Curriculum
D) Innovator Curriculum

6. What is the Taught Curriculum responsible for?

A) Curriculum evaluation
B) Implementing the curriculum plan
C) Providing support materials
D) Putting life to the written curriculum

7. What is the primary focus of the Curriculum as a Content approach?

A) Transmitting knowledge
B) Developing skills
C) Enhancing creativity
D) Fostering collaboration

8. According to the text, what is the essential principle related to Differentiating Content?

A) Encouraging individuality
B) Promoting critical thinking
C) Ensuring all students must
D) Emphasizing practical skills
9. How does the Curriculum as a Content approach view knowledge?

A) As a hindrance to learning
B) As a static body of information
C) As a subjective concept
D) As a constantly evolving entity

10. What is the main goal of the Curriculum as a Content approach?

A) Encouraging self-directed learning

B) Fostering emotional intelligence
C) Transmitting a specific body of knowledge
D) Promoting physical fitness

11. In the context of the text, what does Differentiating Content aim to achieve?

A) Homogenizing student learning experiences

B) Tailoring instruction to meet individual needs
C) Ignoring the diversity of student backgrounds
D) Focusing solely on theoretical knowledge

12. What is the role of an Evaluator in the curriculum planning process?

A) Determines the support materials needed

B) Ensures the curriculum is implemented daily
C) Evaluates if the desired learning outcomes have been achieved
D) Plans the yearly curriculum schedule

13. According to the text, what factors should be considered in planning a curriculum?

A) The weather conditions

B) The color scheme of the classroom
C) The learner, support materials, time, subject matter, and desired outcomes
D) The teacher's personal preferences

14. Which view of curriculum development emphasizes learning by doing and reflective thinking?

A) Robert Hutchins
B) Arthur Bestor
C) Joseph Schwab
D) John Dewey

15. Who believed that curriculum should consist entirely of knowledge from various disciplines?

A) Robert Hutchins
B) Arthur Bestor
C) Phillip Phenix
D) Joseph Schwab

16. How do Hollis Caswell and Kenn Campbell view curriculum?

A) As a sequence of potential experiences

B) As a ruling doctrine for curriculum development
C) As an experience under the guidance of teachers
D) As all experiences in the classroom planned by the teacher

17. What is the main emphasis of the Ralph Tyler Model in curriculum development?
 A) Grassroots Approach
B) Bottom-Up Approach
C) Linear Model
D) Top-Down Approach

18. According to Hilda Taba's curriculum development model, what is the first step in the process?

A) Selection of learning contents

B) Organization of learning experiences
C) Diagnosis of the learners' needs
D) Formulation of learning objectives

19. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic principles of the Ralph Tyler Model?

A) Purpose of the School

B) Educational Experiences related to the Purpose
C) Organization of the Experiences
D) Evaluation of the Experiences

20. What do Gaylen Salor & William Alexander describe curriculum as in their model?

A) A plan for providing sets of learning opportunities

B) A linear model
C) Emphasizing students' needs
D) A grassroots approach

21. Who is credited with starting the curriculum development movement and emphasizing students' needs?

A) Hilda Taba
B) Ralph Tyler
C) Franklin Bobbit
D) Gaylen Salor

22. What is the primary focus of the WERRET CHARTERS?

A) Enhancing teacher training

B) Emphasizing students' needs
C) Promoting standardized testing
D) Implementing technology in classrooms

23. According to the WERRET CHARTERS, what should be grouped together when tasks are clarified?

A) Student assessments
B) Classroom decorations
C) Objectives and activities
D) Teacher evaluations

24. How does the WERRET CHARTERS aim to prepare learners?

A) By focusing on historical events

B) By promoting physical education
C) By preparing them for adult life
D) By emphasizing artistic skills

25. What is a key aspect of the WERRET CHARTERS in relation to educational goals?

A) Encouraging rote memorization

 B) Fostering creativity in students
C) Implementing strict discipline policies
D) Emphasizing the importance of standardized testing

26. In the context of the WERRET CHARTERS, what is the significance of grouping objectives and activities
together?

A) Enhancing teacher collaboration

B) Improving student engagement
C) Streamlining lesson planning
D) Encouraging competitive learning environments

27. What does the principle of "Balance" in curriculum content refer to?

A) Assigning too little content to students

B) Equitable assignment of content, time, experiences, and other elements
C) Overloading students with excessive content
D) Ignoring the need for content in curriculum

28. What is the focus of "Vertical Alignment" in curriculum development?

A) Arranging learning outcomes across subjects per grade

B) Integrating content across different subjects
C) Connecting learning outcomes from lower levels to the next level
D) Repeating content in a recurring manner

29. Which phase of curriculum development involves defining the vision, mission, and goals of the school?

A) Implementation
B) Evaluation
C) Planning
D) Assessment

30. How does the principle of "Integration" impact curriculum development?

A) Segregating content into isolated subjects

B) Connecting content across different disciplines
C) Overloading students with excessive content
D) Ignoring the need for interconnected learning

31. What is the purpose of "Curriculum as a Product" in education?

A) Transmission of knowledge
B) Teaching strategies
C) Learning outcomes desired by learners
D) Classroom activities

32. What does the principle of "Sequence" in curriculum content entail?

A) Random arrangement of content

B) Logical arrangement of content from easy to complex
C) Overloading students with excessive content
D) Ignoring the need for structured learning

33. What are the major components of a curriculum design?

A) Worksheets
B) Lesson plans
 C) Field trips
D) Homework assignments

34. Which of the following is NOT considered a major component of curriculum design?

A) Syllabus
B) Unit plan
C) Extracurricular activities
D) Course design

35. In curriculum design, what does the term "unit plan" refer to?

A) A plan for organizing field trips

B) A plan for a specific topic or theme
C) A plan for grading assignments
D) A plan for teacher training

36. What is the primary purpose of a syllabus in curriculum design?

A) To outline the teacher's daily schedule

B) To provide a list of recommended books for students
C) To communicate course expectations and requirements
D) To plan extracurricular activities

37. Which of the following is an example of a curriculum design component that focuses on the overall
structure of a course?

A) Homework assignments
B) Field trips
C) Course design
D) Classroom decorations

38. What is a key aspect of Paolo Freire's belief regarding home schooling and technology?

A) Emphasis on standardized testing

B) Focus on rote memorization
C) Promotion of critical reflections and conscientization
D) Advocacy for traditional teaching methods

39. According to John Goodlad, what is emphasized in curriculum design to raise students' consciousness?

A) Memorization of facts
B) Passive learning
C) Question and problem posing, and critical thinking
D) Strict adherence to societal norms

40. What does William Pinar suggest about curriculum design in terms of disciplines and perspectives?

A) Narrow focus on one subject area

B) Exclusion of historical and international perspectives
C) Involvement of multiple disciplines and perspectives
D) Ignoring racial and gendered considerations

41. According to Peter Oliva's axioms for curriculum designers, what is emphasized as a key principle?

A) Resistance to change in curriculum

B) Isolation of curriculum development
 C) Curriculum change as inevitable, necessary, and desirable
D) Lack of collaboration in curriculum development

42. What is highlighted as a crucial aspect of curriculum development in terms of effectiveness?

A) Random and sporadic changes

B) Lack of systematic process
C) Comprehensive and systematic approach
D) Ignoring the SMART criteria

43. What is the main focus of Harold Rugg's curriculum philosophy?

A) Emphasizing students' needs

B) Child-centered purposeful activities
C) Developing the whole child
D) Curriculum as a social function

44. According to Ralph Tyler, how should curriculum be related to instruction?

A) Based on students' needs and interests

B) Organized in terms of knowledge, skills, and values
C) Emphasizing social studies
D) Educating generalists, not specialists

45. What did Hilda Taba focus on in her curriculum philosophy?

A) Child development and growth

B) Project method and small group instructions
C) Theoretical and pedagogical foundations of concepts
D) Emphasizing students' needs

46. What did John Dewey consider as foundational elements in education?

A) Child-centered purposeful activities

B) Society and civil society
C) Curriculum as a social function
D) Emphasizing students' needs

47. What did William Kilpatrick emphasize in his curriculum philosophy?

A) Developing the whole child

B) Child-centered purposeful activities
C) Curriculum as a social function
D) Emphasizing students' needs

48. According to the text, what is the role of society in education?

A) Providing knowledge as an agent of change

B) Emphasizing students' needs
C) Developing the whole child
D) Curriculum as a social function

49. What does the criteria of "adequacy" in selecting teaching and learning methods refer to?

A) Planned activities for learners

B) Operational and instructional effectiveness
C) Actual learning space or classroom
 D) Cost effectiveness

50. Which design in implementing a curriculum daily in the classroom focuses too much on content and
compartmentalizes learning?

A) Discipline Design
B) Correlation Design
C) Broadfield Design
D) Subject Design

51. In a learner-centered curriculum design, which approach focuses on the needs and interests of the child?

A) Experience-centered Design
B) Humanistic Design
C) Child-centered Design
D) Problem-centered Design

52. What is the purpose of Curriculum Mapping Quality Audit?

A) Address gaps or repetitions in the curriculum

B) Connect all initiatives from instruction to professional development
C) Review the cost effectiveness of the curriculum
D) Focus on operational and instructional effectiveness

53. Which design in a problem-centered curriculum approach draws on social problems, needs, interests, and
liabilities of the learners?

A) Life-situation Design
B) Core problem Design
C) Child-centered Design
D) Experience-centered Design

54. What is one of the key steps in evaluating a curriculum based on the standards?

A) Creating a new curriculum from scratch

B) Ignoring gaps and overrepresentation
C) Identifying gaps and overrepresentation
D) Using outdated curriculum materials

55. How can a curriculum be improved based on the evaluation process?

A) By keeping the gaps and overrepresentation as they are

B) By ignoring the standards completely
C) By creating a more diverse and inclusive curriculum
D) By not making any changes

56. What is the purpose of linking or connecting a curriculum to the standards?

A) To make the curriculum more confusing

B) To ensure the curriculum is aligned with educational goals
C) To create unnecessary work for educators
D) To avoid following any standards

57. How can underrepresentation in a curriculum impact students?

A) It can provide a well-rounded education

B) It can limit students' exposure to diverse perspectives
C) It has no impact on students' learning
 D) It can make the curriculum more engaging

58. What is the significance of testing a curriculum based on the standards?

A) To ignore the standards completely

B) To ensure the curriculum meets educational requirements
C) To make the curriculum more confusing for students
D) To avoid aligning with any standards

59. What does SMART stand for in relation to objectives in the curriculum design?

A) Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

B) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-oriented, Time-bounded
C) Strategic, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
D) Structured, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

60. Which teaching method involves students working together under the guidance of a teacher who acts as a
facilitator?

A) Competitive activities
B) Independent Learning activities
C) Cooperative Learning activities
D) Guided Instruction

61. In the Guided Instruction method by Madeline Hunter, what comes after the Anticipatory set to get student
interest?

A) State objectives
B) Input
C) Modeling (teachers’ demonstration)
D) Check for understanding

62. Which teaching and learning method involves a pre-test, enrichment activity, corrective drill, and post-test?

A) Direct Instructions
B) Guided Instruction
C) Mastery Learning
D) Systematic Instruction

63. What is the main feature of the Systematic Instruction method by Thomas Good and Jere Brophy?

A) Development
B) Assess comprehension (Q&A)
C) Seatwork
D) Special reviews (Weekly checking)

64. What is the purpose of the Criteria in Selecting Teaching and Learning Method in curriculum design?

A) To determine the easiest method for teachers

B) To ensure students are always entertained during lessons
C) To match the teaching method with the desired learning outcomes
D) To limit the creativity of teachers in the classroom

65. Who are considered the core of the curriculum according to the text?

A) Teachers
B) School Leaders
C) Learners
 D) Parents

66. What is the role of school leaders/administrators in relation to the curriculum?

A) Curriculum Managers
B) Curriculum Designers
C) Curriculum Evaluators
D) Curriculum Implementers

67. Which group is described as significant school partners in the text?

A) Teachers
B) Learners
C) Parents
D) Community

68. What is the purpose of Needs Assessment in the process of curriculum evaluation?

A) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of a curriculum

B) Providing information for decision making
C) Monitoring curriculum implementation
D) Evaluating learning outcomes

69. What is the focus of Curriculum Program Component Evaluation?

A) Curriculum Program Evaluation

B) Achieved learning outcomes
C) Curriculum process
D) Instructional materials

70. Who are considered the curriculum resource and learning environment in the text?

A) Teachers
B) Learners
C) Parents
D) Community

71. Which government agency is not mentioned as a stakeholder in the text?

A) LGU's
B) TESDA
C) PRC
D) WHO

72. What is the purpose of Terminal Assessment in the process of curriculum evaluation?

A) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of a curriculum

B) Monitoring curriculum implementation
C) Evaluating learning outcomes
D) Providing information for decision making

73. What is the driving force behind curriculum implementation as a change process according to the text?

A) Fear of the Unknown

B) Negative Attitude to Change
C) Government Intervention
D) Tradition Values
74. Which of the following is NOT a category of curriculum change mentioned in the text?

A) Substitution
B) Alteration
C) Restructuring
D) Innovation

75. According to the text, who is referred to as the father of social psychology and explained the change
process through the "Force Field Theory"?

A) Sigmund Freud
B) B.F. Skinner
C) Kurt Lewin
D) Carl Jung

76. What is the equilibrium in the change process, as described in the text?

A) Fear of the Unknown

B) Negative Attitude to Change
C) Tradition Values
D) Administrative Support

77. Which of the following is NOT a Bachelor's degree program mentioned in the text?

A) Bachelor of Elementary Education

B) Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
C) Bachelor of Special Needs Education
D) Bachelor of Arts in Literature

78. What does the category of "Perturbation" entail in the context of curriculum change?

A) Complete overhaul of the curriculum

B) Introduction of minor changes or modifications
C) Major modifications of the current curriculum
D) Changes that happen within a fairly short time

79. Which of the following is NOT listed as a restraining force in the change process according to the text?

A) Fear of the Unknown

B) Limited Resources
C) Obsolete Equipment
D) Technological Changes

80. What is the purpose of identifying gaps, under, and overrepresentation of the curriculum based on
standards, as mentioned in the text?

A) To maintain the status quo

B) To ensure alignment of learning outcomes, activities, assessment
C) To resist any form of change
D) To discourage administrative support

81. What was a significant technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution?

A) Invention of the printing press

B) Development of the steam engine
C) Discovery of electricity
D) Creation of the internet
82. Which industry was revolutionized by the use of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution?

A) Agriculture
B) Textiles
C) Fishing
D) Construction

83. What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on urbanization?

A) Decreased urban population

B) Shifted people from cities to rural areas
C) Increased urban population
D) No impact on urban areas

84. Who is credited with inventing the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution?

A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) James Watt
D) Nikola Tesla

85. What social issues arose as a result of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

A) Increased access to healthcare

B) Improved living conditions
C) Poverty and disease
D) Decrease in crime rates

86. Which century did the Industrial Revolution primarily take place in?

A) 16th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century

87. What was a key factor that led to the growth of urban centers during the Industrial Revolution?

A) Decrease in job opportunities

B) Technological stagnation
C) Migration from rural areas
D) Government intervention

88. How did the Industrial Revolution impact transportation systems?

A) Slowed down travel times

B) Increased efficiency with steam engines
C) Reduced the need for transportation
D) Had no effect on transportation

89. What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on society?

A) Decrease in population
B) Increase in literacy rates
C) Growth of the middle class
D) Disappearance of cities

90. Which sector saw significant advancements in manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution?
 A) Agriculture
B) Technology
C) Textiles
D) Healthcare

91. How did the Industrial Revolution impact the economy?

A) Decreased industrial output

B) Increased reliance on manual labor
C) Boosted production and economic growth
D) Stagnated economic development

92. What role did James Watt play in the Industrial Revolution?

A) Invented the printing press

B) Revolutionized iron production
C) Developed the steam engine
D) Discovered electricity

93. What was a common reason for people to move from rural areas to urban centers during the Industrial
Revolution?

A) Access to better education

B) Availability of modern amenities
C) Employment opportunities in factories
D) Desire for a quieter lifestyle

94. How did the Industrial Revolution shape the modern world?

A) By preserving traditional societies

B) By promoting agricultural practices
C) By advancing technology and industry
D) By discouraging urbanization

95. What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on living conditions in urban areas?

A) Improved sanitation and housing

B) Decreased overcrowding
C) Increased access to clean water
D) Worsened living conditions

96. Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?

A) Growth of urban centers

B) Increase in industrial output
C) Decline of manufacturing industries
D) Rise of social issues like poverty