1. Below are listed various movements in curriculum history. Which one is out of chronological
sequence?
2. Most people consider John Dewey the father of progressive education, but Dewey himself
considered the father of progressive education to be
3. Regarding the new Indian education standards adopted by the South Dakota Board of
Education, Governor Dennis Daugaard—speaking in favor of the standards before the board—
said: “Students are more engaged when they find the curriculum relevant.” What was the focus
of this comment?
4. In thinking about the Committee of Ten and the Reorganization of Secondary Education that
produced the “seven cardinal principles” the most significant difference is
5. Which of the following “developmental tasks” does not fit below with the other three?
6. Ralph Tyler suggested questions in determining what educational purposes should be included
in curriculum. All of the following are appropriate sources except
7. Piaget talked about psychological developmental stages based on approximate chronological
time-spans. The age-range between 7 and 11 is called:
8. Major publications of the Scholarly Structuralism did not include:
9. The “open classrooms” of the “Romantic Radicalism” curricula movement was characterized
by:
10. If John Holt were designing a school it would probably:
11. With respect to effective schools research, which of the following does not belong with the
other three?
12. By the 1980s vouchers were allowed, in one form of another, in
13. “Goals 2000” contained many lofty ideas. Which one below is misstated?
14. Ernest Boyer in his High School explained the results of in-depth studies of 15 high schools.
Though not a large number of schools, the book was important because
15. There are many reasons, supporters say, that charter schools are a positive factor in American
education. Which of the following is not one of the reasons usually given?
16. The “standards-based movement” suggests
17. In the 90s there were many significant contributors to affecting curricula change. The one
who exerted the most influence on gifted education was
18. “We needed to restructure the accountability system in the No Child Left Behind Act to
evaluate schools more comprehensively and give schools stronger incentives to embrace high
standards” was said by whom?
19. One contemporary educator who is very interested in Differentiated Instruction and
Understanding by Design is
20. As part of establishing new global insights, school leaders and teachers are working
collaboratively to integrate 21st century technology into classrooms today. Which statement
below is not a focus of global education?
21. The Way I See It was written by Temple Grandin. Its focus is:
22. The person whose research, teaching, and policy work focus on teaching and teacher
education, school restructuring, and educational equity has been active in the development of
standards for teaching and served as a two-term member of the National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards and as chair of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium committee that drafted model standards for licensing beginning teachers is
23. Government officials recently presented states with an unprecedented challenges and the
opportunity to compete in “Race to the Top”. Which of the following reform areas of “Race to
the Top” does not belong?
24. Diversity Education does not refer to which of the following?
25. Common Core Standards are designed to provide:
26. True or False. The late sixties and early seventies is represented by the curricula movement
called Privatistic Conservatism.
27. True or False. Frederick Taylor is associated with Romantic Radicalism.
28. True or False. The committee for the Reorganization of Secondary Education essentially
freed high schools from the domination of colleges.
29. True or False. Piaget invented the concept of “developmental task.”
30. True or False. One of the assumptions from Havinghurst is that curriculum should emphasize
functional outcomes.
31. True or False. Jerome Brunner was more concerned with the structure of academic
disciplines while Joseph Schwab was also concerned about the processes of instruction.
Cognitive domain: application
32. True or False. In conjunction with the advent of a new Republican administration in 2001,
educational reform moved away from technological structuralism and returned to a more modern
and conservative nature
33. True or False: Goals 2000 have not yet been achieved even though we are well into the 21st
century.
34. True or False: John Goodlad found schools did a good job with inquiry, but not critical
thinking.
36. True or False: equity is another term for diversity.
37. True or False: Brain Matters helps teachers functionally understand neuroscience research
and how it helps in classrooms.
38. True or False: Race to the Top is designed to attract and keep great teachers and principals.
39. The United States underwent considerable change during the Viet Nam era from the late
sixties to the early seventies. With respect to curriculum the movement was called____.
40. The two leaders of the “progressive functionalism” movement were John Dewey and
________.
41. One of the seven cardinal principles included in the report on the Reorganization of
Secondary Education was “command of fundamental processes” which included ____________,
______________, _____________, and _____________.
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42. Considering Havinghurst’s developmental tasks, the task of achieving socially responsible
behavior during ________________.
43. One very influential book was “Conant Report” written by __________.
44. The period of ______________was characterized by a more conservative view of curriculum
and an increase in religious faith.
45. Charter schools, school vouchers, and __________ movements are becoming commonplace
in American education.
46. In 1994 Congress added two goals to “Goals 2000” What are they?
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47. James Banks is best known for five editions of a book on____________.
Type: E
48. In 1996, President Clinton issued what he called his “Technology Literacy Challenge.” The
challenge had four aspects; what are they?
49. Diversity Education relates to ________, _________, _______, and exceptionality of
students.
50. Common Core Standards’ goal is to have _________ fully prepared for the future.
Type: E
51. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, alleged that the
price of freedom is vigilance. How does this relate to homeschooling?
52. The Committee of Ten was composed of the Commissioner of Education [there was no
department at that time], one public school principal, five college presidents, two head masters
from private preparatory schools, and one college professor. Could the composition of the
committee reflect the curriculum movement of the day and foreshadow what the Committee of
Fifteen would do? Explain and support your position.
53. It took the Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary Education five years to develop
the seven cardinal principles of secondary education. This was due, in part, to the analysis of
much empirical data, including experiences with the Army “alpha tests.” Construct an essay in
which you identify and explain the seven cardinal principles.
54. What are the two major effects of the committee for the Reorganization of Secondary
Education’s seven cardinal principles and why are they significant?
55. A new first grade teacher tells a colleague that she hopes her students develop the physical
skills needed for games so they can enjoy recess more. What do think Havighurst would think
about that statement?
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56. Havighurst classified tasks with respect to developmental appropriateness. Construct an
essay in which you state the stages of development and provide at least three tasks that are
appropriate at each stage.
57. A high school teacher of mathematics learns that a sixth grade teacher expects students to
theorize on principles of mathematics. The high school teacher is concerned. Based on the work
of Piaget do you agree or disagree with the high school teacher and why.
58. The text states that PSSC Physics [Physical Science Study Committee] was developed during
the period of scholarly structuralism. So was CHEM Study chemistry [Chemical education
materials study] and three versions of biology from the BSCS [Biological Science Curriculum
Study]. A teacher suggests that all of the activity is the result of “Russia’s captured German
scientist beating our captured German scientists to space.” Do you agree or disagree with the
teacher and why.
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59. During the “Romantic Radicalism” movement what was the effect at the secondary school
level, especially with respect to electives.
Cognitive domain: analysis
60. Construct an essay in which you compare and contrast the “Romantic Radicalism” movement
with the “Privatistic Conservatism” movement.
61. “America 2000” initiated by President George H. W. Bush became “Goals 2000” under
President Bill Clinton. Construct an essay in which you describe the goals and indicate which
have been met, which have not, and why.
62. The analysis of John Goodlad concluded that most education was limited to low level
learning with very little inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving. Construct an essay
explaining the significance of these findings.
63. Charter schools were envisioned as potentially providing significant advantages for the
public schools. In 2002 Murphy and Shiffman completed a study. What were the results of that
study and how has it effected the movement?
64. Some people say that No Child Left Behind could be re-written as “no test maker left
behind.” Construct an essay in which you support or refute that statement.
65. Home schooling is increasing in the United States at a significant rate. While in the past
some states did not allow home schooling, now all do and it is being taken advantage of. What
reasons do proponents give for doing home schooling and are there any disadvantages?
66. Initially, the renewal of the oft-criticized NCLB federal law was supported by the nation’s
governors, but they wanted states to have far more authority in carrying out its mandates. Since
the act repeatedly came under fire, the governors decried for such things as its focus on testing
and punishments to be reauthorized. Create an essay that explains what states are currently doing
as a result of the criticism.
67. Added to the educational issues for America’s public schools, the Tea Party, a grassroots
movement of millions of likeminded Americans from all backgrounds and political parties, favor
the elimination of the Education Department. Construct an essay explaining the stance of the Tea
Party and why they want to eliminate the Department of Education.
68. Provide an overview of the various eras of curriculum, explaining the major influences of
each on today’s curriculum.
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69. Outline the various key factors in effective schools research and explain how they work
together to support effective education.
70. Chose four of the major contributors to the research in curriculum and explain their
contributions to the curriculum state of curriculum reform in the US.
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