Question 1

What are the drawbacks and benefits of using the textbook as the primary tool in curriculum development?

Accepted Answer

If curriculum is organized around a part

Question 2

Kevin is on the curriculum development committee for a new school in his district. He believes that schools should focus on cultivating the intellect, instilling timeless values, and presenting the classics. What kind of curriculum is Kevin most likely to support?

Accepted Answer

A) student-centered curriculum 
B) essentialist curriculum 
C) perennialist curriculum 
D) value-centered curriculum 
A) student-centered curriculum 
B) essentialist curriculum 
C) perennialist curriculum 
D) value-centered curriculum

Question 3

Character education recognizes which of the following social problems as a justification of its purpose in schools?

Accepted Answer

A) corporate greed 
B) drug use 
C) corrupt politicians 
D) all of the above 
A) corporate greed 
B) drug use 
C) corrupt politicians 
D) all of the above

Question 4

New studies suggest that the core curriculum

Accepted Answer

A) is adequate in preparing students for college. 
B) is inadequate in preparing students for college. 
C) is rigorous enough for college success. 
D) adequately prepares students for employment in the work force after high school. 
A) is adequate in preparing students for college. 
B) is inadequate in preparing students for college. 
C) is rigorous enough for college success. 
D) adequately prepares students for employment in the work force after high school.

Question 5

Partnership for 21st Century Skills represents the push towards curriculum that better prepares students for

Accepted Answer

A) the global job market. 
B) technology-driven learning. 
C) the local job market. 
D) outcome-based education. 
A) the global job market. 
B) technology-driven learning. 
C) the local job market. 
D) outcome-based education.

Question 6

The ultimate goal of curriculum is to develop learners willing to ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A) complete a high school education 
B) participate in a democratic society 
C) participate in the back-to-basics movement 
D) engage in a student-centered approach 
A) complete a high school education 
B) participate in a democratic society 
C) participate in the back-to-basics movement 
D) engage in a student-centered approach

Question 7

Captain Underpants and The Bluest Eye are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) recently objectionable works to be used in a school 
B) recently approved works to be used in a school 
C) an updated required reading list for high school students 
D) technology enhanced learning 
A) recently objectionable works to be used in a school 
B) recently approved works to be used in a school 
C) an updated required reading list for high school students 
D) technology enhanced learning

Question 8

A course on environmental protection is most likely to be a component of which curriculum approach?

Accepted Answer

A) relevant curriculum 
B) humanistic curriculum 
C) alternative or free schools 
D) back-to-basics curriculum 
A) relevant curriculum 
B) humanistic curriculum 
C) alternative or free schools 
D) back-to-basics curriculum

Question 9

Supporters of the student-centered curriculum maintain that when the needs and interests of learners are incorporated into the curriculum,

Accepted Answer

A) academic achievement improves. 
B) the curriculum is more logically organized. 
C) parental support increases. 
D) students are intrinsically motivated to learn. 
A) academic achievement improves. 
B) the curriculum is more logically organized. 
C) parental support increases. 
D) students are intrinsically motivated to learn.

Question 10

Chapter 14 concludes with a discussion of emerging trends in curriculum: the importance of the arts, education of English language learners, Pre-K education, and career and technical education. Which trend do you believe will be the most important to the future education of your children? Why? Which trend do you believe might be least important to the relevance and quality of their education? Why?

Accepted Answer

There are no right or wrong answers to t

Question 11

____________ is a teaching technique that addresses a wide range of differences that exist among students in today's classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) Differentiated instruction 
B) Effective learning 
C) Cooperative learning 
D) Team teaching 
A) Differentiated instruction 
B) Effective learning 
C) Cooperative learning 
D) Team teaching

Question 12

The new core curriculum may create problems for

Accepted Answer

A) average-ability students. 
B) college-bound students. 
C) gifted students. 
D) students with low school ability. 
A) average-ability students. 
B) college-bound students. 
C) gifted students. 
D) students with low school ability.

Question 13

What role does technology have on the development of curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Children are more proficient in the use

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the role of textbooks in curriculum is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The curriculum plan, not the textbook, tends to most determine the knowledge base for individual courses. 
B) Textbooks tend to help address the curriculum to the special needs of particular groups of students. 
C) Textbooks influence the nature and sequence of a curriculum. 
D) Textbooks tend not to affect students' learning experiences. 
A) The curriculum plan, not the textbook, tends to most determine the knowledge base for individual courses. 
B) Textbooks tend to help address the curriculum to the special needs of particular groups of students. 
C) Textbooks influence the nature and sequence of a curriculum. 
D) Textbooks tend not to affect students' learning experiences.

Question 15

The greatest responsibility for curriculum development falls on

Accepted Answer

A) the state. 
B) the individual buildings in a district. 
C) the teachers. 
D) the local school districts. 
A) the state. 
B) the individual buildings in a district. 
C) the teachers. 
D) the local school districts.

Question 16

An example of subtle censorship of curriculum includes

Accepted Answer

A) topics omitted from textbooks. 
B) the use of pictures in a textbook. 
C) professional organizations' recommendations. 
D) all of the above. 
A) topics omitted from textbooks. 
B) the use of pictures in a textbook. 
C) professional organizations' recommendations. 
D) all of the above.

Question 17

Describe the core values that may be taught in a character-education curriculum.

Accepted Answer

Many school districts have developed the

Question 18

Stronger school-community ties intended to prepare students for problem-solving and active participation would be part of the

Accepted Answer

A) activity-centered curriculum. 
B) essentialist curriculum. 
C) back-to-basics curriculum. 
D) humanistic curriculum. 
A) activity-centered curriculum. 
B) essentialist curriculum. 
C) back-to-basics curriculum. 
D) humanistic curriculum.

Question 19

How might curriculum and instruction be changed to meet the needs of the increasing number of immigrants in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Many of the immigrants may need assistan

What are the drawbacks and benefits of using the textbook as the primary tool in curriculum development?

Kevin is on the curriculum development committee for a new school in his district. He believes that schools should focus on cultivating the intellect, instilling timeless values, and presenting the classics. What kind of curriculum is Kevin most likely to support?

Character education recognizes which of the following social problems as a justification of its purpose in schools?

New studies suggest that the core curriculum

Partnership for 21^st Century Skills represents the push towards curriculum that better prepares students for

The ultimate goal of curriculum is to develop learners willing to ______________________.

Captain Underpants and The Bluest Eye are examples of ________.

A course on environmental protection is most likely to be a component of which curriculum approach?

Supporters of the student-centered curriculum maintain that when the needs and interests of learners are incorporated into the curriculum,

____________ is a teaching technique that addresses a wide range of differences that exist among students in today's classrooms.

The new core curriculum may create problems for

What role does technology have on the development of curriculum?

Which of the following statements about the role of textbooks in curriculum is most accurate?

The greatest responsibility for curriculum development falls on

An example of subtle censorship of curriculum includes

Describe the core values that may be taught in a character-education curriculum.

Stronger school-community ties intended to prepare students for problem-solving and active participation would be part of the

How might curriculum and instruction be changed to meet the needs of the increasing number of immigrants in the United States?

Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the Entering Teacher

The Teaching Profession

The World Global Origins of American Education

Pioneers of Teaching and Learning

Historical Development of American Education

Philosophical Roots of Education

Governing and Administering Public Education

Financing Public Education

Legal Aspects of Education

Culture, Socialization, and Education

Social Class, Race, and School Achievement

Providing Equal Educational Opportunity

The Changing Purposes of American Education

International Education

School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States

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Exam 14: Curriculum and Instruction

What are the drawbacks and benefits of using the textbook as the primary tool in curriculum development?

Kevin is on the curriculum development committee for a new school in his district. He believes that schools should focus on cultivating the intellect, instilling timeless values, and presenting the classics. What kind of curriculum is Kevin most likely to support?

Character education recognizes which of the following social problems as a justification of its purpose in schools?

New studies suggest that the core curriculum

Partnership for 21st Century Skills represents the push towards curriculum that better prepares students for

The ultimate goal of curriculum is to develop learners willing to ______________________.

Captain Underpants and The Bluest Eye are examples of ________.

A course on environmental protection is most likely to be a component of which curriculum approach?

Supporters of the student-centered curriculum maintain that when the needs and interests of learners are incorporated into the curriculum,

____________ is a teaching technique that addresses a wide range of differences that exist among students in today's classrooms.

The new core curriculum may create problems for

What role does technology have on the development of curriculum?

Which of the following statements about the role of textbooks in curriculum is most accurate?

The greatest responsibility for curriculum development falls on

An example of subtle censorship of curriculum includes

Describe the core values that may be taught in a character-education curriculum.

Stronger school-community ties intended to prepare students for problem-solving and active participation would be part of the

How might curriculum and instruction be changed to meet the needs of the increasing number of immigrants in the United States?

Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the Entering Teacher

The Teaching Profession

The World Global Origins of American Education

Pioneers of Teaching and Learning

Historical Development of American Education

Philosophical Roots of Education

Governing and Administering Public Education

Financing Public Education

Legal Aspects of Education

Culture, Socialization, and Education

Social Class, Race, and School Achievement

Providing Equal Educational Opportunity

The Changing Purposes of American Education

International Education

School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States

Filters

Partnership for 21^st Century Skills represents the push towards curriculum that better prepares students for