CUS3701
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,CUS3701 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2025
1. Ubuntu is built on which three core values?
A. Reconciliation, equality, and diversity
B. Interpersonal values, intrapersonal values, and environmental values
C. Unity, equity, and sustainability
D. Non-racism, equality, and independence
Explanation: Ubuntu values include how individuals relate to themselves
(intrapersonal), to others (interpersonal), and the environment.
2. Which educationist is associated with the question: "What educational
purposes should the school seek to attain?"
A. Tyler
B. Freire
C. Stenhouse
D. Vygotsky
Explanation: Tyler developed the objectives-based model, asking four key
questions in curriculum design.
3. The behavioural approach in curriculum design is primarily:
A. Humanistic and reflective
B. Focused on learner experience
C. Grounded in creativity and spontaneity
D. Technical, scientific, and logical positivist
Explanation: The behavioural approach uses structured, measurable outcomes
based on scientific methods.
4. Who is responsible for initial teacher education programmes in South
Africa?
A. Department of Basic Education
B. Department of Higher Education
,C. South African Qualifications Authority
D. National Education Department
Explanation: The Department of Higher Education oversees teacher education
qualifications.
5. A centralised curriculum is often praised for being:
A. More learner-centred
B. Easier for schools to adapt individually
C. Detailed and more likely to yield consistent learning results
D. Entirely community-developed
Explanation: Centralised curricula ensure uniform content and structure across
schools.
6. The teacher role that focuses on lifelong learning, research, and inquiry is
best described as:
A. Scholar, researcher and lifelong learner
B. Learning mediator
C. Assessor and interpreter
D. Curriculum developer
Explanation: This role emphasises continual knowledge development and
reflection.
7. Educators who express their own values during teaching are applying the:
A. Humanistic approach
B. Experiential approach
C. Naturalistic approach
D. Behaviourist approach
Explanation: The naturalistic approach allows educators to incorporate their
perspectives in learning.
, 8. The experiential approach is based on:
A. Logical positivism
B. Educator authority
C. Progressive and child-centred learning
D. Structured behaviour routines
Explanation: This approach allows learners to construct knowledge from real
experiences.
9. An objective in curriculum design refers to:
A. What learners can demonstrate
B. What teachers will do
C. What the curriculum contains
D. The activities to be taught
Explanation: Objectives are measurable learner outcomes.
10. Which of the following is NOT a shared principle in curriculum theory by
Tyler, Stenhouse, and Freire?
A. Clear outcomes
B. Inclusion of skills and values
C. Theoretical learning
D. Equity and access
Explanation: While theory is important, their shared focus is on practical, applicable
knowledge.
11. A teaching strategy is best described as:
A. An assessment tool
B. A way to discipline learners
C. A structured plan for guiding learning based on learner needs
D. The syllabus content
Explanation: Strategies provide direction for how lessons are taught to support
outcomes.
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regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
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,CUS3701 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2025
1. Ubuntu is built on which three core values?
A. Reconciliation, equality, and diversity
B. Interpersonal values, intrapersonal values, and environmental values
C. Unity, equity, and sustainability
D. Non-racism, equality, and independence
Explanation: Ubuntu values include how individuals relate to themselves
(intrapersonal), to others (interpersonal), and the environment.
2. Which educationist is associated with the question: "What educational
purposes should the school seek to attain?"
A. Tyler
B. Freire
C. Stenhouse
D. Vygotsky
Explanation: Tyler developed the objectives-based model, asking four key
questions in curriculum design.
3. The behavioural approach in curriculum design is primarily:
A. Humanistic and reflective
B. Focused on learner experience
C. Grounded in creativity and spontaneity
D. Technical, scientific, and logical positivist
Explanation: The behavioural approach uses structured, measurable outcomes
based on scientific methods.
4. Who is responsible for initial teacher education programmes in South
Africa?
A. Department of Basic Education
B. Department of Higher Education
,C. South African Qualifications Authority
D. National Education Department
Explanation: The Department of Higher Education oversees teacher education
qualifications.
5. A centralised curriculum is often praised for being:
A. More learner-centred
B. Easier for schools to adapt individually
C. Detailed and more likely to yield consistent learning results
D. Entirely community-developed
Explanation: Centralised curricula ensure uniform content and structure across
schools.
6. The teacher role that focuses on lifelong learning, research, and inquiry is
best described as:
A. Scholar, researcher and lifelong learner
B. Learning mediator
C. Assessor and interpreter
D. Curriculum developer
Explanation: This role emphasises continual knowledge development and
reflection.
7. Educators who express their own values during teaching are applying the:
A. Humanistic approach
B. Experiential approach
C. Naturalistic approach
D. Behaviourist approach
Explanation: The naturalistic approach allows educators to incorporate their
perspectives in learning.
, 8. The experiential approach is based on:
A. Logical positivism
B. Educator authority
C. Progressive and child-centred learning
D. Structured behaviour routines
Explanation: This approach allows learners to construct knowledge from real
experiences.
9. An objective in curriculum design refers to:
A. What learners can demonstrate
B. What teachers will do
C. What the curriculum contains
D. The activities to be taught
Explanation: Objectives are measurable learner outcomes.
10. Which of the following is NOT a shared principle in curriculum theory by
Tyler, Stenhouse, and Freire?
A. Clear outcomes
B. Inclusion of skills and values
C. Theoretical learning
D. Equity and access
Explanation: While theory is important, their shared focus is on practical, applicable
knowledge.
11. A teaching strategy is best described as:
A. An assessment tool
B. A way to discipline learners
C. A structured plan for guiding learning based on learner needs
D. The syllabus content
Explanation: Strategies provide direction for how lessons are taught to support
outcomes.
