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1The empowered teacher ...
- Aincreases learning outcomes and other experiences.
- Bcontributes towards developing the learners’ potential.
- Cdoes not regard the syllabus as a recipe that should be followed strictly.
- Dhas all the preceding characteristics.
2Empowerment ...
- Ais only acquired through external intervention.
- Bentails not being enabled.
- Cresults in involvement in decision-making.
- Dis independent of democracy.
3Empowerment can be stimulated by …
- Aa lack of confidence.
- Binadequate social interaction.
- Cineffective conflict resolution.
- Dgood communication.
4In which phase of the procedure to promote teacher participation in decision-making does ‘building a basis of knowledge to take informed decisions’ appear?
- APreparedness phase
- BExperimentation phase
- CRefinement and rounding off phase
- DInstitutionalisation phase
5In the curriculum development process ...
- Adecisions must be taken on behalf of the teachers.
- Bdecisions must be taken by curriculum specialists.
- Cteachers must be active participants.
- Dthe teacher controls how and what is taught.
6Teacher empowerment is a process of growth and development that enables teachers to ...
- Aobtain both authority and autonomy in the teaching-learning situation.
- Boptimise the teaching-learning situation.
- Coptimise their own potential as educators.
- Doptimise the teaching-learning situation and their own potential as educators.
7Teacher empowerment manifests itself in ...
- Agreater professionalism that gives teachers full control over the curriculum.
- Bgreater professionalism that grants teachers more authority and status.
- Cemancipation that gives teachers the right and freedom to design curricula.
- Demancipation that gives teachers the right to transform curriculum development.
8Which one of the following statements is NOT true?
- AThe culture and climate of the school are conducive to the stimulation of teacher empowerment.
- BTeacher empowerment is often limited by the way in which schools are organised.
- CTeacher empowerment can be regarded as a threat to authority and leadership in the school.
- DTeacher empowerment must already begin during initial training.
9Which one of the following statements is true? Teacher empowerment ...
- Athreatens school principals’ authority and disempowers them.
- Brequires a traditional leadership and management style.
- Cimplies that school principals need not involve teachers in decision-making.
- Dpromotes the quality of interaction between the school principal and teachers
10Select the MOST APPROPRIATE description. An empowered teacher is ...
- Aonly effected by outside agents.
- Ban implementer of the curriculum.
- Cable to develop and apply the curriculum in the classroom.
- Da subject specialist in curriculum development.
11Reflection on and study of the field of curriculum studies is essential because ...
- Ait leads to teacher empowerment in education.
- Bit leads to understanding practice better thus improving practice.
- Cmany teachers are uninformed with regard to the curriculum.
- Dthere is a lack of teacher contribution to curriculum development.
12Which of the following has NOT detrimentally influenced curriculum development?
- ATeachers are uninformed about curriculum theory and practice.
- BThere is a tendency towards bureaucracy.
- CThere are too many curriculum specialists.
- DTeachers do not contribute to curriculum development.
13Which one of the following is NOT a specific initiative to investigate curriculum development?
- AThe HSRC’s main investigation into education (1981)
- BThe provisional report of the National Education Policy Investigation (NEPI) (1992)
- CThe South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Act (1995)
- DThe ANC’s discussion document: A policy framework for Education and Training (1994)
14Which of the following are some of the aims of the NQF?
- APermit more people to enter education
- BPromote access to learning
- CEnsure quality
- DAll of the above
15Which one of the following statements is NOT true? “Curriculum studies” qualifies as a comprehensive field of study in its own right because ...
- Ait is a sub-discipline of Education as an established field of study.
- Bit has a clear set of theoretical constructs and principles directing it.
- Cthere is a pool of knowledge and applicable skills for the discipline.
- Dit has its own contingent of theoreticians and practitioners.
16The concept “curriculum”...
- Ais interpreted in various ways and through a wide range of meanings.
- Bis clearly defined as a race, or a racetrack on which learners move under guidance of the teacher.
- Cis merely a course of study.
- Dis basically a listing of goals and objectives
17The subject syllabus …
- Ais the learning content.
- Bhas a fixed classification.
- Cis the same as a subject curriculum.
- Dconsists of objectives and core content.
18“...sets of teaching and learning activities in which the learner becomes involved on the way to the realisation of one or more specific outcomes ...” refers to a description of…
- Athe curriculum.
- Blearning programmes.
- Csubject curriculum.
- Dsubject syllabus.
19The goal of curriculum development is to ...
- Asystematically enhance the curriculum through a number of additional components.
- Bsystematically structure, implement and evaluate teaching and learning activities.
- Cinitiate, develop, adopt and evaluate an effective curriculum.
- Destablish more effective teaching and learning through a more effective and meaningful curriculum.
20One of the actions in the planning phase of curriculum development is ...
- Aselection and classification of learning content.
- Bplanning an experimental design.
- Cplanning learning content.
- Dproduction of teaching material.
21Curriculum development is an ongoing process ranging from ...
- Adevelopment to evaluation.
- Bimplementation to evaluation.
- Cdesign to evaluation.
- Ddesign to implementation.
22The academic approach to curriculum development is based on ...
- Athe role of teachers and learners and their cooperative curriculum decisions.
- Bthe application of studied logic in educational decision-making.
- Cmaximising educational effectiveness by applying the same scientific management and production principles to the instructional situation.
- Da political and eclectic process in which concepts and principles derived from various theoretical models are used.
23The technological curriculum approach views learning as a ...
- Apolitical process.
- Bscientific procedure.
- Csystem.
- Dsystematic academic analysis.
24Curriculum dissemination refers to ...
- Athe phase in curriculum development during which the curriculum consumers are prepared for the intended implementation.
- Bthe phase during which a new curriculum is planned, or during which the re-planning and review of an existing curriculum is done.
- Cthe phase during which the relevant design is applied in practice.
- Dthe phase during which not only the success and effectiveness of the curriculum are evaluated but also the effect thereof on the learners.
25Curriculum development should be based on accountable principles. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding these principles?
- ACurriculum development must be based on sound curriculum theory.
- BMeaningful connection between the various elements is essential in the beginning of the process.
- CThe claims of subject content must be taken into account.
- DEffective and ongoing evaluation from the design phase to the evaluation phase is essential.
26In the transmission orientation towards curriculum development, the focus is on ...
- Atechnology.
- Bsocial adaptation.
- Cinteraction.
- Dcontent.
27In the transaction orientation towards curriculum development, the focus is on ...
- Atechnology
- Bsocial adaptation
- Cinteraction
- Dcontent
28In the transformation orientation towards curriculum development, the focus is on ...
- Atechnology.
- Bsocial adaptation.
- Cinteraction.
- Dcontent.
29Which of the combinations below reflect the influence of a particular orientation of curriculum developers on curriculum development? A particular orientation ...
A will determine curriculum outcomes
B is always clearly defined
C may decide the character of the final curriculum- AA & B
- BA & C
- CB & C
- DA, B & C
30Who describes only two orientations with regard to curriculum development?
- AEisner & Vallance
- BMcNeil
- CSchiro
- DOrnstein
31Which of the following is NOT a principle of effective curriculum development?
- AThe rationale must be clear and communicable
- BMethod is an important characteristic
- CEducational principles for learning are irrelevant
- DThe claims of subject contents must be considered
32Which of the following is NOT a source in the manifestation of the curriculum?
- ACommunity
- BLearners
- CSubject
- DPrincipal
33Which of the following contribute to renewal and change during ongoing curriculum development?
- AAutonomy
- BAn assiduous focus on diversity
- CContinuity
- DAutocratic control
34Curriculum development...
- Ashould not change people who influence curriculum change.
- Bis influenced by co-operative group efforts.
- Cends when the curriculum is published.
- Donly entails the inclusion or exclusion of content.
35Curriculum design ...
- Ais a multi-disciplinary affair.
- Bhas one correct method of design.
- Cfollows a fixed recipe.
- Dis an inflexible process.
36Curriculum design...
- Ais only apparent when the broad curriculum is designed.
- Bshould only focus on the district community.
- Chas a disciplinary character.
- Dcan comprise a multi-level and multi-sector level.
37Which of the following is one of the most basic points of departure in design?
- AThe development level of the child
- BSuccessful implementation and application
- CThe selection and quality of the method
- DThe development needs of the community
38Which of the following considerations may contribute to better curriculum design? The design should ...
- Afocus on the learning process.
- Bcoincide with the values of the broad community.
- Ctreat all learners equally.
- Dfocus on non-verbal communication.
39Some problems that arise when curriculum developers consider curriculum literature as a source are:
A Many criteria are founded on the personal opinion and the philosophy of life of the relevant author
B It is apparently accepted by some that criteria which are valid for one component are also applicable to another component
C Few writers mention the sources of their criteria and there is an apparent non- critical acceptance of many criteria
D Other criteria are founded on the needs, abilities and skills of all learners- AAll of the above
- BA, B, C
- CA, C, D
- DB, C, D
40Whose criteria for curriculum development includes the following: “The curriculum must contribute to the general education and shaping of the child”?
- AWalters
- BGorton
- CDoll
- DKrüger
41Which of the following form part of the five basic steps of Taba’s model for curriculum design?
A Design of experimental instructional-learning units for a particular subject/standard
B Review and consolidation
C Establishment and dissemination of units
D Organisation and implementation of curriculum
E Development of a frame of reference- AD and E
- BA, B, C, and D
- CAll of the above
- DA, B, C and E
42Which of the components set out below is NOT a common factor in most curriculum models?
- ASituation analysis
- BNeeds of the community
- CFormulation of goals and objectives
- DSelection of learning experiences
43Whose curriculum design model allows for the possibility of adaptation at various curriculum levels?
- ACarl
- BOliva
- CWalters
- DNicholls & Nicholls
44When conducting a situation analysis in curriculum design for micro-curriculum development in respect of a learner focus should be on the following:
A Learner population
B Development and learning
C Logistic aspects
D Qualification and experience
E Home, family and environmental conditions- AC & D
- BA, B, C & D
- CAll of the above
- DA, B, C & E
45At local level the situation analysis should be made considering the ...
- Alearners and teacher.
- Blearners and parents.
- Cprincipal and content.
- Dparents and principal.
46A situation analysis of the school environment includes
A the number of learners in the school
B language medium
C the type and number of classrooms- AA & C
- BA & B
- CB & C
- DA, B & C
47Aims ...
- Aonly contain the nature of learning contents.
- Bonly contain the claims of the community.
- Conly contain the nature of learning contents and the claims of the community.
- Dgive direction and should consider the particular needs of learners.
48The term “process aims/goals” refers to goals that are aimed at ...
- Aintroducing and controlling the body of knowledge and the proficiencies and skills of a particular subject.
- Bintroducing and understanding the body of knowledge and skills of a specific curriculum.
- Cintroducing and promoting the typical working strategies of a subject and thought processes that may be served through a particular subject.
- Dintroducing, collecting and promoting data for interpretation.
49The following statement: “By the end of the lesson learners must be able to describe the light phase of photosynthesis” is an example of ...
- Aan aim.
- Ba general goal.
- Ca particular aim.
- Dan objective.
50Automation is a level in the ... domain.
- Acognitive
- Baffective
- Cpsychomotor
- Dintellectual
51When the expected learning gains are formulated in an objective, it is known as ...
- Aa learning objective.
- Ba teaching objective.
- Can instructional objective.
- Da teaching and learning objective.
52Being environmentally aware of human impact on the environment can be classified as a goal on the ... domain of Bloom’s taxonomy.
- Acognitive
- Baffective
- Cpsychomotor
- Dknowledge
53Which of the following combinations represents some of the principles that should be applied when determining curriculum content?
A a content-giving function
B a structural function
C a selective function
D an evaluative function- AA only
- BA & B only
- CA, B & C
- DA, B, C & D
54The content dimension of a curriculum reflects ...
- Awhat is in one subject.
- Bthe content dealt with by a teacher in a lesson.
- Cthe nature and extent of the relevant curriculum.
- Dthe “how” of what must be conveyed to learners.
55Which of the following represents a classification of content principle?
- AThe circular classification principle
- BThe horizontal classification principle
- CThe transformation classification principle
- DThe integration classification principle
56Which of the following teaching methods is ideal for group work?
- ABuzz groups
- BClass lecture
- CProgrammed learning
- DDemonstration
57Which of the following are functions of evaluation/assessment?
A To determine the success of instruction or the quality of the learning outcomes
B To determine the suitability of the curriculum
C To identify defects and correct them in time
D To monitor progress
E To re-plan and make adjustments- AA & B
- BA, B, & C
- CA, B, C & D
- DAll of the above
58Assessment is a process that ..
- Ajust happens to be there.
- Bentails measurement.
- Cgives a quantitative description of achievement.
- Dis linked to all the components of the curriculum development process.
59When the learner is assessed in a real-life context, it is referred to as ...
- Anorm-orientated assessment.
- Bcriterion-orientated assessment.
- Cauthentic assessment.
- Dcontinuous assessment.
60Curriculum dissemination ...
- Atakes place after the design has been finalized.
- Bentails preparing implementers of the curriculum.
- Crequires that everyone in a teaching organisation is kept informed.
- Dis all of the preceding.
61Which of the following may lead to resistance to change during curriculum dissemination?
- ASufficient resources
- BScepticism regarding the credibility of the new curriculum
- CClarity in the development process
- DCertainty about what the new curriculum contains
62How many stages of concern may potential curriculum users experience?
- A2
- B3
- C5
- D7
63A renewal climate is necessary ...
- Ato get teachers involved in the implementation of the new curriculum.
- Bfor successful implementation of the new curriculum.
- Cto provide moral support to teachers.
- Dall of the above.
64Which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the various reasons why people resist change?
- AFear of the unknown
- BLack of motivation
- CAdequate support from educational leaders
- DLack of self-knowledge in regard to own abilities
65Which of the following is a psychological factor that can hamper curriculum dissemination?
- ASimilar personalities
- BSocial influences
- CInexperienced teachers
- DGood self-esteem
66Which is an inhibiting factor that may impede curriculum dissemination?
- AAdequate financial support
- BPolitical pressure from authorities
- CDecentralisation of educational control
- DGood remuneration
67Which is an inhibiting factor lying within organisational and social structures that may impede curriculum dissemination?
- AA lack of long-term planning
- BGood channels of communication
- CCo-ordinated action by participating organisations
- DSimple decision-making processes
68Which of the following combinations are human factors that may impede curriculum dissemination?
A Incompetence
B Poor training
C Negative attitudes
D Poor motivation- AB & C
- BB, C, D
- CA, B & D
- DAll of the above
69Which of the following is NOT an important aim for institutionalising a curriculum?
- AAcceptance of the initiative and its application
- BAdaptation of some aspects by teachers to their specific situations
- CRecognition of the resistance to change
- DThe experience of renewal
70In which dissemination model is curriculum development initiated by government and developed vertically?
- AResearch, development and diffusion model
- BProblem-solving model
- CRuddock and Kelly’s model
- DSchon’s model
71Curriculum implementation is the application phase of …
- Acore syllabi.
- Bthe school’s broad curriculum.
- Cevery subject curriculum.
- Dall of the above.
72It is important to note that curriculum implementation ...
- Ais always the same as dissemination.
- Band dissemination should be regarded as two distinguishable phases.
- Cis the carrying out of instructions.
- Dis independent of teaching-learning situations.
73Which of the following is NOT an aspect initiated in curriculum dissemination and continued in implementation?
- AFacilitate resistance to change
- BOngoing evaluation of procedures
- CPreparation of those involved in the change
- DMaintenance of a renewal climate
74Which of the following is NOT a determining factor for successful curriculum implementation?
- AInvolvement of all users of the curriculum
- BProvision of a support service for teachers
- CPractice-oriented in-service training for teachers
- DDubious credibility of users of the curriculum
75At micro-level curriculum implementation ...
- Adecisions are taken locally.
- Bcore syllabi are implemented nationally.
- Cthere is interaction between various curriculum authorities.
- Dthe broad curriculum is interrogated.
76Phase I of Howes and Quinn’s implementation strategy includes …
- Acreating sufficient support networks.
- Bdeveloping extensive social networks.
- Ccreating a satisfactorily orientated environment.
- Dinterpreting issues that continue during implementation.
77The real success of a curriculum is determined by ...
- Athe particular design.
- Bthe dissemination of the curriculum.
- Cthe degree to which it works in practice.
- Dthe aims and objectives.
78CBAM is an acronym for ...
- Aconcerns-based adoption model.
- Bcurriculum-based adoption model.
- Cclassroom-based adoption model.
- Dcareer-based adoption model.
79Curriculum evaluation ...
- Ais learner-orientated evaluation.
- Bdetermines progress of learners.
- Cdetermines to what extent clearly defined goals are achieved.
- Ddetermines goal realisation of lessons or an annual programme.
80Curriculum evaluation...
- Aonly relates to curriculum outcomes.
- Bdetermines the functionality of some curriculation activities.
- Cis not influenced by events that precede curriculum development.
- Doccurs on an ongoing basis.
81A curriculum rationale ...
- Ais the philosophic background and basic purposes of a programme.
- Bconsists of the curriculum plans and syllabi.
- Ccontains teaching and learning opportunities.
- Devidence of curriculum evaluation.
82The objects of curriculum evaluation are
A Events
B Outcomes
C Long-term effects
D Resources- AA, B & C
- BA & B
- CA, C & D
- DA, B, C & D
83Curriculum development at first level evaluates …
- Aobjectives.
- Bdesign of a subject curriculum.
- Ccontents.
- Dmethods of evaluation.
84Whose scheme may serve as an illustration of curriculum evaluation at macro-level?
- ABlankenberg
- BCawood
- CSaylor
- DOliva
85Curriculum evaluation that focuses on the construction of criteria is ...
- Acomparative evaluation.
- Blinking evaluation.
- Cfundamental evaluation.
- Dstandard evaluation.
86A form of linking evaluation is ...
- Aachievability.
- Bdiagnostic evaluation.
- Cidentifying shortcomings.
- Dconsensus evaluation.
87When problems in a society are identified, it is ...
- Aimplementation evaluation.
- Bfundamental evaluation.
- Cconsensus evaluation.
- Ddiagnostic evaluation.
88Whose curriculum evaluation checklist poses twelve questions?
- ARowntree
- BPratt
- CCawood
- DCarl
89A situation analysis of a school may take into consideration...
- Aeconomic activities.
- Bthe availability of classrooms.
- Cthe geographical situation.
- Dparent involvement.
90Which is a typical question to ask when formulating the mission of a school?
- AWhat is the best way to determine if set goals are achieved?
- BFor which basic needs should we make provision?
- CHow do we obtain data for the school?
- DHow can the school develop a creative curriculum?
91The mission statement of a school ...
- Areflects the managerial control of elements in the workplace.
- Boffers learners access to learning resources.
- Creflects the ethos of the school.
- Dreflects the multi-culturality of the school.
92Teachers’ involvement in curriculum development includes input into …
- Athe design of the curriculum.
- Bthe implementation of the curriculum.
- Cthe evaluation of the curriculum.
- Dall of the preceding.
93Which of the following does NOT apply to the involvement of teachers in curriculum development?
- ATeacher participation is essential in the process of teacher empowerment.
- BInvolvement may have negative implications for the school and the teacher.
- CPromotion of teacher participation may lead to greater professionalism.
- DAttempts to limit teacher participation are unproductive.
94When teachers react to requests to submit syllabus amendments, it is because ...
- Athey are not satisfied with the syllabus in its current form.
- Bthere is a disinclination to become involved.
- Ctheir workload at school is too demanding.
- Dthey are unaware of existing channels.
95Which combination of alternatives determines teachers’ active participation in the school curriculum?
A the particular school atmosphere
B the existence of opportunities for participation
C the level of teacher empowerment- AA only
- BA & B only
- CA & C only
- DA, B & C
96What is the sequence of micro-curriculum planning?
A Objectives
B Methods
C Educational media
D Learner activities
E Evaluation- AA, B, C, D, E
- BA, D, B, C, E
- CB, C, A, E, D
- DB, C, A, D, E
97Which of the following is an instruction-linked activity?
- ADirect transfer of learning content.
- BUtilisation of educational methods and media.
- CChecking and correcting homework.
- DDistribution of homework.
98Empowerment is ...
- Athe absence of structure.
- Ba process where teachers are left on their own.
- Cwhen teachers are allowed to do anything they wish.
- Da process of growth and development.
99Didactic knowledge and competence entails knowledge and competence ...
- Ain selecting appropriate content.
- Bof educational teaching attitudes.
- Cin general curriculum studies.
- Din philosophies of life.
100Besides training, which of the following combinations are also factors that influence empowerment?
A Teaching environments conducive to involvement
B Centralisation
C Sources and available time- AA & B
- BA & C
- CB & C
- DA, B & C.
101Which of the following statements is false?
- AEmpowerment can help develop a learner's potential
- BEmpowerment involves unrestrained and understood actions
- CAn empowered teacher controls what is taught and how
- DAn empowered teacher can create an effective teaching environment
102According to Gore, empowerment manifests itself as
- AProfessionalism, Liberal Humanism & critical theory
- BLiberal Humanism & critical theory only
- CProfessionalism & Liberal Humanism
- DProfessionalism only
103Select the most appropriate statement
- Aprincipals will lose authority if they empower their staff
- BOnly the principals responsible for the empowerment of staff
- CThe role of the principal us to be a facilitator
- DPrincipals have to go through the process of empowerment in order to function
as educational leaders
104Curriculum studies is important for South Africa because
1 Problems with the curriculum can be identified
2 There is a shortage of curriculum specialists
3 It can help and improve the practise of curriculum development in South Africa- A1&3
- B1,2&3
- C2&3
- D1&2
105Which of the following are some of the aims of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)?
- ATo promote access to learning
- BTo certify all qualifications
- CTo provide a variety of routes to qualifications
- DAll of the above
106The term ‘Institutional Curriculum’ refers to
- AThe systematic ordering of the objectives, goals, content, methods, curriculum
material and evaluation procedures for a subject - BThe extra-curricular activities offered by the institutions
- CThe subjects and subject compositions offered for a particular course
- DThe courses and their compositional subjects offered by the institution
- AThe systematic ordering of the objectives, goals, content, methods, curriculum
107A subject syllabus is normally concerned with
1 The core content of what is prescribed
2 The objectives as described in the syllabus
3 The nature of teacher training and in-service training in the relevant
subject- A1&2
- B3&1
- C1,2&3
- D2&3
108Which of the following statements is false?
- AThe goal of curriculum development is to bring about more effective education
- BCurriculum development is an ongoing, complex and dynamic process
- CCurriculum development comprises of a number of phases, from situation
analysis to implementation - DChange and development occur as we move from one phase to the other of the
curriculum development process
109According to Mostert (1986), the planning phase of the curriculum development
process comprises of- AA situation analysis
- BTeacher orientation
- CTeacher preparation for the instructional task
- DSupplying of didactlc guidelines
110Curriculum design IS that phase during which
1 a new curriculum IS planned
2 aspects such as methods and team approach do not figure
3 there IS a review and re-planning of an existing curriculum- A1&3
- B1,2&3
- C1&2
- D2&3
111Frame (2003) states that there are three paradigms to curriculum development
- AShe argues that the technical paradigm views the curriculum as a political question
- Bfocuses on interpreting the meanings of social situations
- Cregards curricular knowledge to be socially constructed
- DIS the dominant approach in the field of curriculum
112Which one of the following statements IS NOT a principle of curriculum development’?
- AThe claims of subject content must be taken mto account
- BSAQA can be viewed as a curriculum principle
- CEffective leadership IS essential
- Dlndlvlduallsatlon must be considered during plannlng
113According to Oliva (1988), curriculum development ls more effective If it is...
- Aseen as a never-ending process
- Bdealt with as a comprehensive process
- Caddressed in a systematic manner
- DAll of the above
114Curriculum design may take place
- Aon a micro-level only
- Bon a macro-, meso- and micro-level
- Con a national level only
- Don a micro- and macro-level only
115For curriculum design to be effective, Kruger (1980) asserts that certain criteria need to be met Please indicate which criterion IS incorrect
- AHelp should be given to learners to meaningfully experience the learning
content - BThe curriculum’s content must also be used in other areas or situations
- CThe curriculum contents need not to be relevant and true to life
- DThe curriculum must comply with the principles of individualisation
- AHelp should be given to learners to meaningfully experience the learning
116Whose criteria for curriculum design include the following?
"The philosophy of life basis (of the community and the education authorities), the community within which the school is situated and its particular claims and needs, participation by all persons involved, promotion of creativity and the
needs and development of /earners ”- AGorton
- BKruger
- CDoll
- DWalters
117Situation analysis
1 ls often based on the broad educational goals and philosophies of l|fe
2 is the starting point for curriculum development
3 gives clear directions on what learner’s should be able to do- A1&2
- B1&3
- C1,2&3
- D2&3
118Situation analysts of the physical environment involves
- ATypes and number of classrooms
- BThe teachers’ views on the subject
- CThe school's local community
- DThe structure of the subject content
119According to the links between goals and educational levels, on the micro-level
- Agoals for educational system are developed
- Bgoals for a departmental curriculum are created
- Cgoals for a more complete subject curriculum are constructed
- Dgoals for educational actlvlty of limited extent are formed
120A learning objective IS an objective that
- Aclearly defines what the teachers will do at a certain time during the lesson
- Bclearly defines what the learners should know at the end of the lesson
- Cgives the teacher an idea of what goes into the content of the lesson
- Dgives the teacher an idea of how to teach the lesson
121Summative assessment refers to
- Aan ongoing evaluation ll'l the course of the rnstructronal-leaming process
- Ba standard that IS set and learners are assessed against rt
- Can assessment that takes place at the end of the instructional-learning process or when the curriculum has been flnallsed
- Da way of assessing learners on a continual basis
122With regards to curriculum dissemination, whose research indicated that there are normally certain attitudes towards change’?
- AHattingh
- BRoger
- CPratt
- DCzajkowski and Patterson
123
Boles and Davenport (1975) provide reasons why people resist change Please Indicate WhiCh reason IS INCORRECT- ALaziness and envy
- BFear of the unknown
- CLack of understanding
- DLack of motivation
124With regards to curriculum dissemination Ruddock and Kelly (1976) described four phases Phase one involves...
- Acultivating an even Interest and a general awareness
- Bcreating an opportunity for the teacher to adapt the maternal
- Ccreating a structure which will keep the initiative going and maintained
- Didentifying a target group
125The most important values of goals, arms and objectives are that they
1 must be in the sense of the particular needs of the learner
2 are determinative in the design of programmes
3 give clear direction- A1&2
- B1&3
- C1,2&3
- D2&3
126During WhiCh phase of the Curriculum development process IS information and training given to the consumers?
- ACurriculum dissemination
- BCurriculum evaluation
- CCurriculum design
- DCurriculum implementation
127Please indicate which statement IS correct
- AEmpowerment IS seen as a process of growth and development
- BEmpowerment should lead to greater professionalism
- CEmpowerment enables teachers to improve the learning-teaching situation in their classroom
- DAll of the above
128
Summative evaluation refers to- Aevaluation that occurs ll’I the planning phase of the programme
- Bevaluation that occurs during the developmental phase of the programme
- Cthe final evaluation in a programme
- DAll of the above
129Which of the following IS an aim of the National Quallficatlons Framework (NQF)'...
- ATo monitor the quality of education and training
- BTo publish policy
- CTo certify all quallficatrons
- DTo promote access to leaming
130Who is generally regarded as the father of the experimental approach to curriculum development’?
- AFrame
- BSchubert
- CDewey
- DTyler
131The first principle in academic curriculum planning is the identificatron of goals
The sources for these goals are
1 the learner
2 the society
3 the subject disiplines- A1&2
- B3&1
- C1,2&3
- D2&3
132Which of the following statements IS FALSE’?
- AThere is only one single correct method of designing curriculum
- BCurriculum design is one of ongoing decision making
- CWhen designing the curriculum specific criteria must be considered
- DCurriculum design ls a phase in curriculum development
133According to Kruger (1980), station analyst
- Als an attempt to enrich the sprint
- Bis a way to develop basic skills
- Cshould occur on an ongoing basis
- Dls an analysis of the whole terrain of curriculum studies
134According to Carl (1986), the levels or sectors on which curriculum design may take place include
1 Government level and education legislation
2 Instructional-teaching development in the classroom
3 School curricula- A1&2
- B1&3
- C1,2&3
- D2&3
135When designing the curriculum there are various aims that need to be considered Product goals or aims refer to
- Aa focus on the final product
- Bthe process that one goes through to achieve that product
- Cthe thought processes used
- Dthe broad subject goals
136There is a strong connection between aims and objectives. Objectives...
1 are a refinement of the aims
2 give clear direction and cut out vagueness
3 are a further expression of the aims- A1,2&3
- B1&3
- C3only
- D2&3
137
With regards to the criteria for the selection of content .- Athe content need not be realistic
- Bthe content must be accessible and viable
- Cthe content does not have to recognise the learners’ prior knowledge
- DAll of the above
138ln order to determine why a particular programme was or was not effective the following form of curriculum evaluation must be used
- AFundamental evaluation
- BPay-off evaluation
- CConsensus evaluation
- DDiagnostic evaluation
139Please indicate which statement is INCORRECT Curriculum evaluation .
- Ais only concerned with curriculum outcomes
- Brelates to curriculum development events and the thinking that precedes them
- Cshould occur on an ongoing basis
- Dcomprises of the evaluation of all curriculum actions and the curricula that emanate from them
140Which statement is FALSE?
- AThe vision formulation for a school is a broad idea of where the school is going.
- BThe vision formulation for a school usually contains the school's hopes for the future
- CThe vision formulation for a school is given in detail
- DThe vision consists of a broad description of the dream for the school
141With regards to curriculum implementation models, which motivate staff and overcome resistance’?
1 The Concerns-based adoption model
2 The Organisational-development model
3 The Overcoming-resistance-to change model- A1&2
- B1&3
- C3
- D2&3
142Which of the following statements rs FALSE’?
- ATeachers should not be involved in research activities
- BTeachers need to feel free to experiment
- CTeachers must continuously do self-evaluation
- DTeachers have a central role m curriculum development
143
Within the school, the empowered teacher can- Aassist in enriching the broad school curriculum
- Bact as a facilitator at school level
- Chave the greatest degree of involvement at the micro-level within the classroom
- Ddo all of the above
144
Macro-implementation refers to- Aa level where local decisions are taken
- Ba level of implementation that occurs at a national level
- Ca level where the curriculum consumer applies the curriculum
- Da level of implementation that occurs at grassroots level
145Please indicate which defme tronefinition IS INCORRECT. The implementation phase can be defined as
- Athe application phase of the school's curriculum
- Ba system of delivery from teacher to classroom
- Cthe application phase of the core syllabi
- Dthe effective distribution of curriculum information amongst the key stakeholders
146
The RDD model for curriculum dissemination was developed by- ARuddock and Kelly
- BCzajkwski and Patterson
- CHavelock
- DSchon
147Strategies for curriculum dissemination include
- Aa power strategy
- Ba power and group-centred strategy
- Ca group-centred strategy
- DNone of the above
148One of the pnme functions of curriculum dissemination is
1to breakdown resistance to change
2 to prepare consumers so that they will be purposively involved
3 to assess students using the correct assessment instruments- A1&2
- B1&3
- C1,2,3
- D2&3
149Situation analysis does NOT involve
- Alearners
- Baims and objectives
- Clogistics
- Dthe school and classroom
150
Who differentiates between the Institutional, Course and Subject Curriculum?- AWalters
- BGore
- COliva
- DRowntree
151Select the statement that is most incorrect
- ATeachers must only be able to do micro-curriculation within the classroom
- BThe teachers need to be motivated by the principal
- CThe principal needs to engage in transformational leadership
- DPrincipals have to go through the process of empowerment in order to function as
educational leaders
152Which paper on Education and Training that was passed by the new Constitution In 1995 advanced the implementation of a new curriculum that must promote critical thinking?
- AThe Green Paper on Education and Training
- BThe Red Paper on Education and Training
- CThe Yellow Paper on Education and Training
- DThe White Paper on Education and Training
153
Which statement about the curriculum is true?- AIt entails experience-specific activities and experiences that lead to learning
- BIt deals with content only
- Clt has nothing to do with the community
- DIt is designed by experts and handed to teachers to implement only
154One type of curriculum that schools do not teach, but which rs Just as important as the formal curriculum ls the
- Ahidden curriculum
- Bnull curriculum
- Cplanned curriculum
- Dperceived curriculum
155The planning phase of curriculum development commences with
- Athe selection and classiflcation of learning content
- Bthe situation analysts
- Cthe production of teaching material
- Dformative evaluation
156According to Gay (1980 143), why rs rt important for us to garn an understanding of the theoretical models for the dissemination on of curricula?
- ATo garn power over others
- BTo identify the weaknesses only
- CTo be able to improve the quality of decision making, planning and education
- DTo identify the shortcomings
157Communication durrng curriculum dissemination occurs at various levels. The departmental level involves..
- Amoderators and examiners
- Bteachers
- Clearners
- Ddepartmental heads
158Who rdentlfied the ORC, OD and CBA models of curriculum implementation...
- AQuinn
- BOrnstein and Hunkins
- CJordaan
- DOrnstein and Qumn
159Which model views and handles curriculum implementation as an ongoing and interactive process’?
- AConcerns-based adoption (CBA) model
- BOvercoming-resistance-to-change (ORC) model
- COrganisational - development (OD) model
- DConcerns- based adoption model (CBAM)
160Which process rs most Important for dynamic curriculum development?
- AProper design of the curriculum
- BClear drssemrnatron of the curriculum
- COngoing evaluation of the curriculum
- DFlawless planning of the curriculum
161When should evaluation take place‘?
- ADuring and after each of the design, dissemination and implementation phases
- BDuring the design, dissemination and implementation phases
- CAfter the implementation phase
- DDuring and after the implementation phase
162Whose model for curriculum evaluation Illustrates a logical classlficatlon and the multifaceted nature of curriculum evaluation?
- ARodgers
- BCarl
- COliva
- DSaylor
163Comparative evaluation may be distinguished as
- Athe evaluation of the extent to WhiCh curriculum anticipations become a reality
- Bthe companson of a curriculum with other curricula
- Cthe comparison of curriculum events
- Dthe comparison of different persons anticipations with regard to the same curriculum
and the exposure of the differences
164What type of assessment entails completion of an assignment which is based on real life and has to be solved within the real context’?
- AStandards-referenced assessment
- Billuminative evaluation
- CCriterion-orientated assessment
- DAuthentic assessment
165Ruddock and Kelly (1976) describe four curriculum dissemination phases Phase one
involves- Aidentifying a target group
- Bcreating an opportunity for the teacher to adapt the maternal
- Ccreating a structure which will keep the initiative going and be maintained
- Dcultivating an even interest and a general awareness
166
Who, according to Czajkowski and Patterson (1980 172-173), often has the best specialist knowledge, which may lead to greater development within the school as well as in the classroom’?- AThe learner
- BThe teacher
- CThe principal
- DThe Department of Education
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