Curriculum Design Process
Which of these people should be involved in developing curriculum?
a. teachers
b. curriculum designers
c. stakeholders
d. all of these
d. all of these
Is a 'student profile' part of needs or situation analysis?
needs analysis
What subject is this likely to be a course goal for?
'The course focuses on the knowledge, skills and values needed to fully participate in building a just and peaceful society'.
Civics
Peace
Human Rights
Which of these would not usually be part of an assessment system?
a. attendance and participation
b. homework
c. assignments
d. appearance
d. appearance
After you have developed a curriculum, is it important that you follow it exactly?
No. (You should adapt it according to needs and situation)
What does 'SWOT' analysis stand for?
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Programme aims, course goals and topic objectives must be ________.
aligned
Objectives, activities and assessment should be _______
aligned
What are the first things you need to know before designing a curriculum?
(students') needs and the situation.
Which of these is not analysed in situation analysis?
a. available resources
b. students' levels
c. teachers' experience
d. stakeholders' opinions
b. students' levels
(this is needs analysis)
Which of these is a bad learning objective?
a. study about the economic effects of inflation since 2021
b. compare Myanmar's and Thailand's electoral systems
c. calculate the percentage of disabled people in a township
d. write a 300-word descriptive essay about your family
a. study about the economic effects of inflation since 2021
In 'peer assessment', students are assessed by _______.
Other students
Which of these is a foolish way to order your topics?
a. from easy to difficult
b. from general to specific
c. alphabetically
d. according to the order in the textbook
c. alphabetically
What should needs analysis help you measure?
a. the size of the classroom you need for the number of students you teach
b. The gap between where students are and where they need to be
c. The score students need in order to pass the course
d. all of the above
b. The gap between where students are and where they need to be
Name one verb you should never use in learning objectives.
understand
know
learn
practice
A final project is an example of
a. achievement assessment
b. progress assessment
c. diagnostic assessment
d. entrance assessment
a. achievement assessment
If you don't have a curriculum, what is the biggest problem?
Students and teachers do not know where they are going.
Community leaders, parents and employers are examples of _____________.
Stakeholders
Why is this a bad learning objective?
'Teach students about the causes and effects of global warming'
because it describes what the teacher does, not what the students achieve
Which of these is a good way to assess
'Investigate the gender wage gap in your community'
a. a persuasive essay
b. a research project
c. multiple choice questions
d. true/false questions
b. a research project