Curriculum Development & Design Flashcards
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Which model emphasizes student interests and real-life applications as the primary organizing force of curriculum?
Answer: Progressivist curriculum
Progressivist curriculum, rooted in Dewey's philosophy, centers on student interests, experience, and problem-solving in real-world contexts.
A curriculum team is reviewing vertical alignment across K-12 math. They are primarily examining which curriculum design element?
Answer: Sequence
Sequence addresses the order and progression of content across grade levels, which is precisely what vertical alignment examines in a K-12 curriculum review.
Which assessment strategy is MOST useful for informing curriculum revision during instruction?
Answer: Formative assessment
Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback during instruction, allowing curriculum developers and teachers to adjust content delivery in real time.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in curriculum development primarily aims to:
Answer: Proactively address diverse learner needs through flexible design
UDL proactively builds flexibility into curriculum design so that diverse learners — including those with disabilities — can access content without requiring retroactive accommodations.
A high school revises its science curriculum to include more student-driven inquiry and less lecture. This change reflects a shift toward which theoretical orientation?
Answer: Constructivism
Constructivism holds that learners build knowledge through active inquiry and experience, which aligns with student-driven investigation over passive reception of content.
Which document typically outlines the pacing, resources, and instructional strategies for a specific course or grade level?
Answer: Curriculum guide
A curriculum guide provides detailed instructional support including pacing, materials, and strategies at the course or grade level, operationalizing broader frameworks.
When a curriculum developer ensures that the written, taught, and tested curricula are in sync, they are addressing:
Answer: Curriculum coherence
Curriculum coherence refers to the alignment among what is planned (written), delivered (taught), and assessed (tested) to ensure consistency across all curriculum levels.