An essential skill that is not directly observable in classroom instruction is:
A. Uses tests that are consistent with instructional objectives
B. Monitors student learning and uses evaluative data to adjust instruction
C. Keeps students on task
D. Responds effectively to student answers
During the past three decades, three major child-centered curriculum movements have
occurred, which of the following is not one of them?
a. Structures of Discipline
b. Affective Education
c. Open Education
d. Developmental Education
When creating a survey of perceptions of an alignment project, which of the following
questions does not fit?
A. The objectives-materials correlation charts help teachers plan and use materials.
B. Tue unit-planning guides helped teachers develop and implement unit plans.
C. The project planned for how to prepare students for college
D. The alignment project improved the professional climate of the school.
True or False. It requires conscious planning by the teacher to include listening
activities.
a. True
b. False
A teacher maintains that s(he) thinks it is important that the child is prepared to live in
the current societal structure. Which pair of terms, below, probably best fits the teachers
approach?
a. Society centered-conformist
b. Knowledge centered-traditionalist
c. Developmental education-conservative
d. Value oriented-contemporary
Which statement below does not belong with the other three?
A. Determine the locus of planning decisions
B. Determine organization structures
C. Identify people to place in organizational structures
D. Identify leadership functions
What one question below does not belong with the other three?
A. Have similar courses been developed by national curriculum centers?
B. What research is available to determine course content?
C. Have similar courses been offered at other schools?
D. What materials are readily available in the field?
True or False. The late sixties and early seventies is represented by the curricula
movement called Privatistic Conservatism.
a. true
b. false
True or False. Eliot Eisner considers appreciation in his model of curriculum
evaluation.
a. True
b. False
True or False. The father of modern curriculum and curriculum evaluation was Ralph
Tyler
a. True
b. False
Motivated teachers have all of the characteristics below except
A. Satisfactory performance
B. Require less supervision
C. Enjoy teaching
D. Have self confidence
Glatthorn’s 1987 curriculum development process included:
a. Teachers and administrators included as the groups represented
b. Past curriculum as the starting point for unit planning
c. Knowledge and skill outcomes for units and lessons, unit themes, teaching/learning
activities
d. Organizing structure of year long plans
True or False. Piaget invented the concept of “developmental task.”
a. true
b. false
If John Holt were designing a school it would probably:
a. Allow individual teachers to teach what they wanted
b. Have a loosely structured school-based curriculum
c. Provide a scope and sequence with suggested activities
d. Require specific instructional objectives determined by the teacher
When daily lesson plans reflect a commonality for the same grade level we have
A. Horizontal curriculum continuity
B. Vertical curriculum continuity
C. Instruction based on curriculum
D. Curriculum priority
True or False. In the intuitive approach, developers rely not only on intuition, but their
tacit knowledge.
a. true
b. false
One question to answer when assessing the context of a field of study is:
A. Is there sufficient funding for the evaluation?
B. Are appropriate resources provided for the field of study?
C. Is the timing of this evaluation appropriate?
D. What are the prevailing attitudes, values, and expectations of the community?
Curriculum development teams
A. Contain about 6 members
B. Composed of community members
C. Work directly with the board of education
D. Work with publishers to develop appropriate material for the district
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
a. true
b. false
Those who consider themselves futurists within the society-centered curricula
movement believe
a. Business models of management are not appropriate
b. Parents do not play a large role because they are not futurists
c. Private companies will play a larger role
d. Vocational schools will no longer be needed
In planning for an evaluation of the program of studies all of the following would be
required as stated, except:
A. Syllabi for all courses in the field of study
B. A random selection of student schedules
C. Faculty schedules without enrollments
D. A list of all elective courses in the field including time allocations, course
descriptions, and most recent enrollment figures
True or False. The development of a rationale for a new curriculum is done only by the
subject-specific program committee.
a. True
b. False
Which of these makes dialects different from one another?
A. Geographic regions
B. Unique syntax and accent
C. Ethnicity and age
D. Educational background
Dynamic knowledge relates to all of the following except
A. Metacognitive strategies
B. Cognitive processes
C. Thinking skills
D. Declarative knowledge
Which of the following is least likely to be included in a district planning calendar?
A. Needs assessment, major fields
B. Needs assessment, minor fields
C. Needs assessment, other
D. Staff development
True or False. The district philosophy, outcomes, and text review are called
theory-into-action.
a. True
b. False
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?
a. Develop a technology-rich culture that connects learning to our global society.
b. Make data a driver for school improvement.
c. Help parents use knowledge to make informed decisions.
d. Benchmark high-achieving schools with comparable demographics.
True or False. Textbook publishers today try to integrate social studies content into the
teaching of reading.
a. True
b. False
True or False. A frequent misconception by teachers is that students will listen if they
are told and reminded periodically to engage in the task.
a. True
b. False
Adaptive Learning Environments Model (ALEM) is:
A. Combines direct instruction with effective aspects of open education
B. Restructures the school environment but does not address instructional strategies
C. Limited to redesign of the instructional system
D. Advocates continuous application of prescriptive instruction
True or False. Initial and on-going assessment of student readiness and growth are
essential to differentiated instruction.
a. true
b. false
During flexible grouping, which of the choices below is not happening?
A. whole class introductory discussions
B. coaching from within the group
C. learners interacting
D. grouping is fixed
In developing a scope and sequence the committee must contain:
A. Two parents
B. A secondary school student
C. A community member who is not a parent
D. A principal or designee from each level [elementary, middle, etc]
In looking at data relative to constituent satisfaction we should find
A. Exactly the same result for each constituent group
B. Great divergence in the result for each constituent group
C. Similar, but not exact, results for each constituent group
D. Significant differences with the student group
True or False. Producing students who think, write, and speak like scientists and
mathematicians is a key to making schools successful in our global world.
a. True
b. False
An educational process that arranges the conditions and materials of learning to meet
individual learner differences is an______________________.
The period of ______________was characterized by a more conservative view of
curriculum and an increase in religious faith.
In addition to various curriculum councils the superintendent may appoint a
______________ to deal with major issues.
A ______________is a more flexible and open-ended guide that helps the teacher in
starting the new course of study.
For every learning outcome there should be a(n) ___________task
An administrator is heard saying: “We need to develop some courses that will sensitize
students to emerging social issues.” The administrator probably belongs to the
_________________school of curriculum and the __________________ sub-group.
When implementing PLCs, the educational leaders should communicate
_____________ ____________ of the plan.
In developing the knowledge base the authors’ suggested five questions that should be
asked about students. What possible impact to the curriculum would the answers
suggest?
The two organizations most responsible for the development of standards in English
and language arts are the National Council of Teachers of English and
________________________.
The author describes three tiers of intervention within the Response to Intervention
process. Construct an essay that contrasts the activities conducted at each level.
Construct an essay in which you explain why it is very important that the principal and
teachers work closely in coordinating the curriculum.
Is: “Students will develop skills to live in a modern world with a global economy” an
education goal or a curriculum goal? Why?
________ _________ does not affect how the curriculum is delivered.
International organizations, countries, federal and state governments, professional
organizations, local school boards, textbook publishers, accrediting organizations,
parents and community group, school administrators, teacher leaders, and classroom
teachers all pose _________ _____________ that seem to change in their strength from
time to time and in their particular impact on educators.
In terms of principal leadership with respect to curriculum and instruction assessment it
has been said the principal “is directly involved in design and implementation of
curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.” Considering the current trend to
empower teachers to what degree should principals be involved?
Phillips has stated that educational policy is rooted in standards, testing, and ____.
“A major focus area for improving thinking skills is the engagement of students with
technology and content.” What information does the book give to support this
statement?
The state of Pennsylvania’s chief education officer spearheaded the development of a
competency-based system to replace just listing required courses. This took place in
1981, but nothing was done. Explain what took place, why it went that way, and what
eventually happened in the 90s.
Identify, in sequence, the three steps in establishing a planning framework when using
the Goal-Based Curriculum Planning Model.