Curriculum Development & Design Flashcards
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Which curriculum evaluation model focuses on measuring the discrepancy between program goals and actual outcomes?
Answer: Discrepancy Evaluation Model
Provus's Discrepancy Evaluation Model identifies gaps between established standards and actual program performance to guide improvement decisions.
A curriculum planner increases complexity of tasks while providing temporary support structures that are gradually removed. This instructional design strategy is called:
Answer: Scaffolding
Scaffolding provides temporary, structured support to help learners reach higher levels of understanding, which is then gradually withdrawn as competence grows.
A district adopts a curriculum that all teachers must follow without modification. This is an example of:
Answer: Fidelity-based implementation
Fidelity-based implementation requires teachers to deliver a prescribed curriculum exactly as designed, without local adaptation.
Which of the following BEST characterizes a competency-based curriculum?
Answer: Students demonstrate mastery before moving to next content
Competency-based curriculum advances students upon demonstrated mastery of defined skills or knowledge, rather than based on seat time.
A curriculum team is designing a unit that connects math, science, and social studies around the theme of 'sustainability.' This is an example of:
Answer: Integrated/thematic curriculum
Integrated or thematic curriculum organizes content from multiple disciplines around a unifying theme, breaking down traditional subject-area silos.
Which stakeholder group is MOST important to include in curriculum development to ensure community relevance and buy-in?
Answer: Classroom teachers and community members
Involving classroom teachers and community members ensures curriculum reflects local context, professional expertise, and community values, increasing relevance and implementation fidelity.
Which principle of curriculum design refers to the importance of providing adequate time and depth for each major concept?
Answer: Balance
Balance in curriculum design ensures that no single subject, skill, or content area receives disproportionate time at the expense of other important learning goals.