Curriculum Buzzwords
What does EYFS stand for?
Early Years Foundation Stage
What does KHDA stand for?
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
What decade was the National Curriculum introduced in England?
1980s (1988)
In which language was the term “Middle East” coined?
English, in the late 19th Century.
What’s the national flower of Japan?
Cherry Blossom
This term describes learning that integrates different subjects.
Cross-curricular learning
A common teacher fear during KHDA inspections.
The Dreaded Classroom Observation
In what decade were grammar schools introduced?
1940s
Which country has the highest peak in the Middle East?
Iran (Damavand)
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11
What does the acronym CPD mean?
Continuing or Continual Professional Development
True or False: KHDA uses a 6-point school rating scale.
True
Which British leader introduced the Education Reform Act?
Margaret Thatcher
Which nationality is represented the most in the UAE?
India
Until 1923, what was the Turkish city of Istanbul called?
Constantinople
What is the official name for the British school curriculum?
The National Curriculum for England
What’s the first thing teachers typically check when they hear “KHDA is coming”?
The Lesson Plans and Classroom Display
This ancient Greek philosopher is often credited as the father of Western education.
Socrates
When was the UAE founded?
1971
Name the best-selling book series of the 21st century?
Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling
What is the term for tailoring lessons to meet the needs of individual students?
Differentiation
What’s the term for the KHDA's public school inspection report summary?
The School Inspection Report
Which Italian physician and educator, is known for her influence in Early Years teaching?
Maria Montessori
In which city in the UAE, was the first University founded?
Al Ain
Who invented the World Wide Web, and when?
Tim Berners-Lee, 1990