EDU402 Final Term Subjective

Edu402 Final subjective Prepare by Mubarak Ali · Total Question 26 · Mcqs 10 · Subjective type Questions 16

1-What is new definition of curriculum?

The term curriculum refers to the lessons and academic content taught in a school or in a specific course or program. In dictionaries, curriculum is often defined as the courses offered by a school, but it is rarely used in such a general sense in schools2

2-What is including in instructional objectives?

• behaviors -

o observable o measureable

• condition under which behaviors will occur -

o on an exam o in a classroom

• a minimum / acceptable level of performance (%age of correctness) Expertise required among teachers to translate goals into instructional objectives The knowledge about: goals subject matter & students 2

3-What are aspects of concept of evaluation?

The last step of the Evaluation Process Model is refined into three steps, namely measurement, rating and assessment.' Measurement: ' For measurement, the selected metrics are applied to the software product. The result is values on the scales of the metrics.' Rating: ' In the rating step, the rating level is determined for a measured value [ ... ]' Assessment: ' Assessment is the final step of the software evaluation process where a set of rated levels are summarized. The result is a statement of the quality of the software product. Then the summarized quality is compared with the other aspects such as time and cost. Finally managerial decisions will be made based on the managerial criteria. The result is a managerial decision on the acceptance or rejection, or on the release or no-release of the software product.

4-What is Low level of organizing the curriculum?

Topic 172: Step – 3 Low Level Units

The kind of low level unit to be used ibn the class, whether,

• Daily lesson
• Topics in sequence or Teaching units

a. The lesson – a single day is treated as a discrete unit. It is historically the most widely used structure. b. A topic – may last for several days or weeks. c. The unit – organized around problems or major student purposes. Usually spreads over several weeks. Advantages and Disadvantages of Organizing Structures Achieving continuity and integration through discrete subjects, courses for:

• Semester
• Year

Discrete lessons – all these create problems and vertical organization is impossible to attain. Vertical organization demands courses to be organized over a period of years in larger units and a larger framework.

5-What is philosophy of reconstraconism?

Reconstructionism

Reconstructionism is about:

• change & reform
• rebuilding of social & cultural infrastructures It argues that:
• students must be taught to study social problems & think of ways to improve society
• schools become the agent of social change & social reform.

Topic 31: Characteristics of Reconstructivist Curriculum

Its emphasis is on:

• social sciences; history, political science, economics, sociology, religion, ethics, poetry, & philosophy, rather than pure sciences
• social & economic issues as well as social service
• making students to analyze, interpret & evaluate social problems,
• encouraging students to take action to bring about constructive change
• engaging students in critical analysis of the local, national & international community issues; e.g.,
• poverty,
• pollution,
• unemployment,
• crime,
• war,
• political oppression &
• hunger. The curriculum keeps on changing to meet the needs of changing society.

6-Importance of formulation in curriculum development? 3

7-Learner centered curriculum?

Focuses upon the:

• developmental level
• needs & interests of the students Knowledge of child
• growth &
• development plays an important role in CD According to Morrison (1993), “whatever happens to children in school is dependent on:
• what they are taught
• how they are taught & Activities they participate in, should be…….…appropriate to their:
• physical,
• emotional,
• social &
• cognitive level of development.

Broad Fields Design Focuses upon related disciplines & treated as one field of study, “social studies”, e.g.,

• history,
• economics
• sociology
• geography &
• anthropology
• “It is an attempt to
• Integrate content that
• appears to fit together
• logically” Example
• Elementary level
• Social studies is one of the examples

8-Steps of evolution procedures?

9-Planning the organizing the LE in curriculum?

Planning the organization of learning experiences in curriculum

It involves:

• A great deal of pre planning
• Planning as work goes on It is through preplanning and planning that the greatest cumulative effect from various learning experiences is achieved. We have explored:

1. The meaning of organization
2. The criteria for organization