Curriculum Basics

Curriculum and Instruction Defined

After reading Chapter 1 entitled Curriculum and Instruction Defined in the textbook:

1. Define the following terms in complete sentences. Use your own words and include APA citations.

a. Curriculum worker

b. Curriculum specialist

c. Curriculum planner

d. Curriculum coordinator

e. Curriculum consultant

f. Instructional supervisor

Definitions can come from sources other than the textbook. All sources, including the textbook, should be referenced using APA guidelines.

2. In a well-developed paragraph, describe the meaning of the term “hidden curriculum” and include APA citations when appropriate.

After reading Chapter 2 entitled Principles of Curriculum Development:

1. Create an assessment for chapter two of the text.

Your assessment should include:

Two multiple-choice questions.

Two true/false questions.

One fill-in-the-blank question.

Two short answer questions.

One short essay question.