DSST Foundations of Education

Question 1

Ralph Tyler's rationale for curriculum development is best summarized as organizing curriculum around which four questions?

Who, what, when, and where Purposes, experiences, organization, and evaluation Standards, assessments, materials, and pacing Objectives, activities, resources, and grading

Correct Answer:

Purposes, experiences, organization, and evaluation

Question 2

The term 'null curriculum' refers to:

Content that is mandated but never taught Subject matter that schools do not teach, implicitly communicating what is unimportant A curriculum with no measurable learning objectives State-mandated curriculum that schools reject

Correct Answer:

Subject matter that schools do not teach, implicitly communicating what is unimportant

Question 3

Backward design, as advocated by Wiggins and McTighe in 'Understanding by Design,' starts curriculum planning by:

Selecting textbooks and materials first Beginning with desired learning outcomes and assessments, then planning instruction Writing daily lesson plans before unit goals Reviewing state standards after instruction is complete

Correct Answer:

Beginning with desired learning outcomes and assessments, then planning instruction

Question 4

Which curriculum approach emphasizes integrating subject areas around real-world themes or problems rather than teaching them as separate disciplines?

Subject-centered curriculum Interdisciplinary or integrated curriculum Core knowledge curriculum Discipline-based curriculum

Correct Answer:

Interdisciplinary or integrated curriculum

Question 5

The concept of 'scope and sequence' in curriculum development refers to:

The length of school day and calendar year The breadth of content covered (scope) and the order in which it is taught (sequence) The number of electives versus required courses State assessment design and test scheduling

Correct Answer:

The breadth of content covered (scope) and the order in which it is taught (sequence)

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