ProfEd: Curriculum Development (Elem) Practice Questions — Set 3

Question 1

What is a 'Spiral Curriculum'?

Accepted Answer

A curriculum where topics are revisited at increasing levels of complexity.

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A curriculum that only teaches art and music.

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A curriculum that changes every month.

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A curriculum that is circular in shape.

Question 2

What is the 'Written Curriculum'?

Accepted Answer

The official documents, syllabi, and lesson plans.

Answer

The graffiti on the school walls.

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The notes students write in their notebooks.

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The exams students take at the end of the year.

Question 3

What is 'Scaffolding' in instructional design?

Accepted Answer

Providing temporary support to a student to help them master a new skill.

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Assigning more homework to the students.

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Building a physical structure for the school.

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Making the exam harder each time.