, CUS3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE DATE: JUNE 2026
QUESTION 1:
Theoretical Framing of Curriculum Development (10 Marks)
Dimension / Lawrence Stenhouse’s Process
Ralph Tyler’s Objectives Approach
Criteria Approach
Curriculum Curriculum is linear. It is top-down. Curriculum is flexible. It is open-
Planning It is based on clear objectives. ended. It develops in practice.
The teacher implements the
The Teacher’s The teacher is reflective. The teacher
curriculum. The teacher follows set
Role adapts teaching.
plans.
The Learner’s The learner is passive. The learner The learner is active. The learner
Role receives knowledge. builds understanding.
Teaching Teaching is teacher-centred. It is Teaching is learner-centred. It is
Methods structured. It is direct instruction. interactive. It is inquiry-based.
Assessment is summative. It Assessment is formative. It is
Assessment
measures objectives. It focuses on ongoing. It focuses on learning
Methods
results. process.
QUESTION 2: Unpacking the Concept of Curriculum (10 Marks)
The hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten and unintended lessons, values, attitudes, and
behaviours that learners acquire through their experiences within the school environment.
Unlike the formal curriculum, which is explicitly outlined in policy documents and learning
materials, the hidden curriculum operates indirectly through school routines, relationships,
DUE DATE: JUNE 2026
QUESTION 1:
Theoretical Framing of Curriculum Development (10 Marks)
Dimension / Lawrence Stenhouse’s Process
Ralph Tyler’s Objectives Approach
Criteria Approach
Curriculum Curriculum is linear. It is top-down. Curriculum is flexible. It is open-
Planning It is based on clear objectives. ended. It develops in practice.
The teacher implements the
The Teacher’s The teacher is reflective. The teacher
curriculum. The teacher follows set
Role adapts teaching.
plans.
The Learner’s The learner is passive. The learner The learner is active. The learner
Role receives knowledge. builds understanding.
Teaching Teaching is teacher-centred. It is Teaching is learner-centred. It is
Methods structured. It is direct instruction. interactive. It is inquiry-based.
Assessment is summative. It Assessment is formative. It is
Assessment
measures objectives. It focuses on ongoing. It focuses on learning
Methods
results. process.
QUESTION 2: Unpacking the Concept of Curriculum (10 Marks)
The hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten and unintended lessons, values, attitudes, and
behaviours that learners acquire through their experiences within the school environment.
Unlike the formal curriculum, which is explicitly outlined in policy documents and learning
materials, the hidden curriculum operates indirectly through school routines, relationships,
