Overt Curriculum

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What is the overt curriculum?

  1. The hidden curriculum

  2. The explicit curriculum

  3. The implicit curriculum

  4. The extracurricular curriculum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The overt curriculum is the explicit curriculum, which is the curriculum that is written down and taught in schools.

What are some examples of the overt curriculum?

  1. The subjects that are taught in schools

  2. The textbooks that are used in schools

  3. The tests that are given in schools

  4. The homework that is assigned in schools


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The overt curriculum includes the subjects that are taught in schools, the textbooks that are used in schools, the tests that are given in schools, and the homework that is assigned in schools.

What is the purpose of the overt curriculum?

  1. To teach students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life

  2. To prepare students for college or a career

  3. To socialize students into the values and norms of society

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the overt curriculum is to teach students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life, to prepare students for college or a career, and to socialize students into the values and norms of society.

What are some of the criticisms of the overt curriculum?

  1. It is too narrow and does not allow for enough creativity or flexibility

  2. It is too focused on standardized testing and does not allow for enough depth of learning

  3. It does not take into account the individual needs of students

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The overt curriculum has been criticized for being too narrow and not allowing for enough creativity or flexibility, for being too focused on standardized testing and not allowing for enough depth of learning, and for not taking into account the individual needs of students.

What are some of the ways to improve the overt curriculum?

  1. Make it more flexible and allow for more creativity

  2. Focus less on standardized testing and more on depth of learning

  3. Take into account the individual needs of students

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The overt curriculum can be improved by making it more flexible and allowing for more creativity, by focusing less on standardized testing and more on depth of learning, and by taking into account the individual needs of students.

What is the relationship between the overt curriculum and the hidden curriculum?

  1. The overt curriculum is the explicit curriculum, while the hidden curriculum is the implicit curriculum

  2. The overt curriculum is the written curriculum, while the hidden curriculum is the unwritten curriculum

  3. The overt curriculum is the intended curriculum, while the hidden curriculum is the unintended curriculum

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The overt curriculum is the explicit curriculum, while the hidden curriculum is the implicit curriculum. The overt curriculum is the written curriculum, while the hidden curriculum is the unwritten curriculum. The overt curriculum is the intended curriculum, while the hidden curriculum is the unintended curriculum.

What are some examples of the hidden curriculum?

  1. The values and norms that are taught in schools

  2. The social interactions that take place in schools

  3. The power relationships that exist in schools

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hidden curriculum includes the values and norms that are taught in schools, the social interactions that take place in schools, and the power relationships that exist in schools.

What is the purpose of the hidden curriculum?

  1. To socialize students into the values and norms of society

  2. To prepare students for life in the workplace

  3. To maintain social order and control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the hidden curriculum is to socialize students into the values and norms of society, to prepare students for life in the workplace, and to maintain social order and control.

What are some of the criticisms of the hidden curriculum?

  1. It is not explicit and can be difficult for students to understand

  2. It can be harmful to students who do not conform to the values and norms of society

  3. It can be used to control and oppress students

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hidden curriculum has been criticized for not being explicit and can be difficult for students to understand, for being harmful to students who do not conform to the values and norms of society, and for being used to control and oppress students.

What are some of the ways to improve the hidden curriculum?

  1. Make it more explicit and transparent

  2. Challenge the values and norms that are taught in schools

  3. Empower students to resist the hidden curriculum

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hidden curriculum can be improved by making it more explicit and transparent, by challenging the values and norms that are taught in schools, and by empowering students to resist the hidden curriculum.

What is the relationship between the overt curriculum and the null curriculum?

  1. The overt curriculum is the explicit curriculum, while the null curriculum is the implicit curriculum

  2. The overt curriculum is the written curriculum, while the null curriculum is the unwritten curriculum

  3. The overt curriculum is the intended curriculum, while the null curriculum is the unintended curriculum

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The overt curriculum is the explicit curriculum, while the null curriculum is the curriculum that is not taught.

What are some examples of the null curriculum?

  1. Topics that are not taught in schools

  2. Skills that are not taught in schools

  3. Values that are not taught in schools

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The null curriculum includes topics that are not taught in schools, skills that are not taught in schools, and values that are not taught in schools.

What is the purpose of the null curriculum?

  1. To exclude certain topics, skills, and values from the curriculum

  2. To control and oppress students

  3. To maintain the status quo

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the null curriculum is to exclude certain topics, skills, and values from the curriculum, to control and oppress students, and to maintain the status quo.

What are some of the criticisms of the null curriculum?

  1. It is harmful to students who are not exposed to the topics, skills, and values that are excluded from the curriculum

  2. It can be used to control and oppress students

  3. It can maintain the status quo and prevent social change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The null curriculum has been criticized for being harmful to students who are not exposed to the topics, skills, and values that are excluded from the curriculum, for being used to control and oppress students, and for maintaining the status quo and preventing social change.

What are some of the ways to improve the null curriculum?

  1. Include more topics, skills, and values in the curriculum

  2. Challenge the topics, skills, and values that are excluded from the curriculum

  3. Empower students to resist the null curriculum

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The null curriculum can be improved by including more topics, skills, and values in the curriculum, by challenging the topics, skills, and values that are excluded from the curriculum, and by empowering students to resist the null curriculum.

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