Question 1

A curriculum that produces learners capable of maintaining and expanding broad social goals is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  academic-subjects curriculum. 
B)  learner-centered curriculum. 
C)  state curriculum. 
D)  needs-of-society curriculum. 
A)  academic-subjects curriculum. 
B)  learner-centered curriculum. 
C)  state curriculum. 
D)  needs-of-society curriculum.

Question 2

Compare/contrast the form and function of the formal curriculum with the hidden curriculum.

Accepted Answer

Comparing/contrasting the form

Question 3

The formal curriculum refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the goals, objectives, and content to be taught. 
B)  the series of planned events that are intended to have educational consequences. 
C)  the explicit or planned curriculum. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the goals, objectives, and content to be taught. 
B)  the series of planned events that are intended to have educational consequences. 
C)  the explicit or planned curriculum. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

The learning that occurs within learners from diverse language, cultural, ethnic, and
 economic backgrounds is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  silent curriculum. 
B)  hidden curriculum. 
C)  inner curriculum. 
D)  null curriculum. 
A)  silent curriculum. 
B)  hidden curriculum. 
C)  inner curriculum. 
D)  null curriculum.

Question 5

When an observer selects a particular event and relates everything related to it, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency counts. 
B)  the narrative approach. 
C)  selective verbatim. 
D)  scripting. 
A)  frequency counts. 
B)  the narrative approach. 
C)  selective verbatim. 
D)  scripting.

Question 6

Define "Wait Time" telling how to use it and why, then evaluate its importance as an effective teaching strategy in a classroom challenged by diverse learners.

Accepted Answer

Wait time is the interval between the qu

Question 7

Teacher dispositions include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptions. 
B)  religion. 
C)  work ethics. 
D)  attitudes. 
A)  perceptions. 
B)  religion. 
C)  work ethics. 
D)  attitudes.

Question 8

Individual state departments of instruction are influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  content specialty organizations. 
B)  school boards. 
C)  parents. 
D)  national teachers' organizations. 
A)  content specialty organizations. 
B)  school boards. 
C)  parents. 
D)  national teachers' organizations.

Question 9

The contemporary influences on today's curricular goals causes agreement and disagreements. Identify the primary influences discussed in this chapter, evaluate their importance, and expand the argument to include at least two influences that are not discussed, but that are crucial.

Accepted Answer

Answer should include referenc

Question 10

Parents, school boards, and citizens use the results of standardized tests to

Accepted Answer

A)  judge school districts, schools, teachers, ands administrators. 
B)  pressure teachers to cover the content in the test. 
C)  both A and B 
A)  judge school districts, schools, teachers, ands administrators. 
B)  pressure teachers to cover the content in the test. 
C)  both A and B

Question 11

In 250 words or more, explain why what one does is sometimes more important than what one teaches.

Accepted Answer

Hidden curriculum messages are "transmit

Question 12

Curriculum and instruction are

Accepted Answer

A)  interrelated. 
B)  not related to assessment. 
C)  related. 
D)  best integrated with assessment. 
A)  interrelated. 
B)  not related to assessment. 
C)  related. 
D)  best integrated with assessment.

Question 13

Develop a concept paper on teacher dispositions. The student decides the focus of the paper, which must be at least 500 words and include some of the information from this chapter, but is not limited to the scope of information provided.

Accepted Answer

Paper should include reference to the pe

Question 14

Teaching is a complex act because

Accepted Answer

A)  the school board decides the curriculum and the state sets the standards. 
B)  the teacher has little control over the environment. 
C)  there are confusing theories about how children learn as well as what they should learn. 
D)  it takes place in a public forum where unpredictable event happen while several activities are in progress. 
A)  the school board decides the curriculum and the state sets the standards. 
B)  the teacher has little control over the environment. 
C)  there are confusing theories about how children learn as well as what they should learn. 
D)  it takes place in a public forum where unpredictable event happen while several activities are in progress.

Question 15

Identify and define each of the curricular orientations. Then expand the discussion to include the relevance, if any, of each in today's schools.

Accepted Answer

Curriculum orientations include learner-

Question 16

Construct an idea for a lesson plan with a hidden curricular goal. The goal must be one that can be discussed within the parameters of the rules and procedures of this classroom.

Accepted Answer

What is taught implicitly thro

Question 17

Rousseau wanted schools that would

Accepted Answer

A)  allow children's natural good instincts to unfold. 
B)  protect children from social restraints and let them experience the consequences of their actions. 
C)  both A and B 
A)  allow children's natural good instincts to unfold. 
B)  protect children from social restraints and let them experience the consequences of their actions. 
C)  both A and B

Question 18

The inner curriculum serves as a ________ that helps individuals develop their unique understandings

Accepted Answer

A)  framework 
B)  scaffold 
C)  structure 
D)  all of the above 
A)  framework 
B)  scaffold 
C)  structure 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

The student will write an essay titled "Is constructivism overrated or underused?" Defend the answer.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge is constructed by the brain as

Question 20

Specific kinds of content and learner activities are set by

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual school in consultation with parents. 
B)  the local school district. 
C)  the NCLB legislation. 
D)  the department responsible for instruction in the individual state. 
A)  the individual school in consultation with parents. 
B)  the local school district. 
C)  the NCLB legislation. 
D)  the department responsible for instruction in the individual state.

A curriculum that produces learners capable of maintaining and expanding broad social goals is a(n)

Compare/contrast the form and function of the formal curriculum with the hidden curriculum.

The formal curriculum refers to

The learning that occurs within learners from diverse language, cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds is called the

When an observer selects a particular event and relates everything related to it, it is called

Define "Wait Time" telling how to use it and why, then evaluate its importance as an effective teaching strategy in a classroom challenged by diverse learners.

Teacher dispositions include all of the following except:

Individual state departments of instruction are influenced by

The contemporary influences on today's curricular goals causes agreement and disagreements. Identify the primary influences discussed in this chapter, evaluate their importance, and expand the argument to include at least two influences that are not discussed, but that are crucial.

Parents, school boards, and citizens use the results of standardized tests to

In 250 words or more, explain why what one does is sometimes more important than what one teaches.

Curriculum and instruction are

Develop a concept paper on teacher dispositions. The student decides the focus of the paper, which must be at least 500 words and include some of the information from this chapter, but is not limited to the scope of information provided.

Teaching is a complex act because

Identify and define each of the curricular orientations. Then expand the discussion to include the relevance, if any, of each in today's schools.

Construct an idea for a lesson plan with a hidden curricular goal. The goal must be one that can be discussed within the parameters of the rules and procedures of this classroom.

Rousseau wanted schools that would

The inner curriculum serves as a ________ that helps individuals develop their unique understandings

The student will write an essay titled "Is constructivism overrated or underused?" Defend the answer.

Specific kinds of content and learner activities are set by

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Exam 6: What Is Taught and How Is It Taught

A curriculum that produces learners capable of maintaining and expanding broad social goals is a(n)

Compare/contrast the form and function of the formal curriculum with the hidden curriculum.

The formal curriculum refers to

The learning that occurs within learners from diverse language, cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds is called the

When an observer selects a particular event and relates everything related to it, it is called

Define "Wait Time" telling how to use it and why, then evaluate its importance as an effective teaching strategy in a classroom challenged by diverse learners.

Teacher dispositions include all of the following except:

Individual state departments of instruction are influenced by

The contemporary influences on today's curricular goals causes agreement and disagreements. Identify the primary influences discussed in this chapter, evaluate their importance, and expand the argument to include at least two influences that are not discussed, but that are crucial.

Parents, school boards, and citizens use the results of standardized tests to

In 250 words or more, explain why what one does is sometimes more important than what one teaches.

Curriculum and instruction are

Develop a concept paper on teacher dispositions. The student decides the focus of the paper, which must be at least 500 words and include some of the information from this chapter, but is not limited to the scope of information provided.

Teaching is a complex act because

Identify and define each of the curricular orientations. Then expand the discussion to include the relevance, if any, of each in today's schools.

Construct an idea for a lesson plan with a hidden curricular goal. The goal must be one that can be discussed within the parameters of the rules and procedures of this classroom.

Rousseau wanted schools that would

The inner curriculum serves as a ________ that helps individuals develop their unique understandings

The student will write an essay titled "Is constructivism overrated or underused?" Defend the answer.

Specific kinds of content and learner activities are set by

How Is Education Changing

What Does It Take to Become a Professional Educator

What Are the Proposals for School Reform

Who Are the Students

How Has Diversity Impacted Teaching

How Do We Know Students Have Learned

Show Did We Get Here

What Is the Role of School in Society

How Do Historical Perspectives in Fluence Education

How Is Technology Changing Education

What Do You Need to Know About the Law

Who Controls and Finances Education

Filters