KYAMBOGO UNTVERSITY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF cURRICULUM, PEDAGOGY AND
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA

BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES WITH EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES WITH EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH EDUCATION

YEAR I SEMESTER II EXAMINATIONS 2020/2021

EPS 1202: FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM, DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT

DATE: 18/03/2020 TIME: 9.00a.m 12.00 noon

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper contains three (3) sections A, B and C.
2. You are required to attempt questions from all three (3) sections.
3. Attempt all the questions in sections A and B. Write the answers in the space
provided on the question paper.
4. Attempt only two (2) questions from section C. Write the answers in the examination
booklet provided.

SECTION A
Carefully read each question and circle the best answer. Do not circle two
answers on the same number or they will not be marked

1.
1. A teacher should have sound knowledge of the psychology of learning
because:
a) Psychology is a compulsory courseunit.
(b) Psychology is an interesting discipline.
(c) He or she must know how learners learn best.
(d) Psychology sharpens the teacher's thinking ability.

2.
2. A curriculum maker interested in designing a functional curriculum
would need an understanding of:
(a) Educational philosophy (c) Psychological principles
(b) Society (d) All the above

3 The word "curriculum" suggests all of the following phrases except:

(a) currere

(b) program
(c) totality of experiences
(d) a goal

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 A. The secondary school curriculum has been compressed to support
COVID-19 lock down. This
progresS1on given the lost time during the
curriculum is therefore:
(a) hidden
(b) integrated
(c) abridged
(d) spiral

5. The new Lower

of curriculum.
Secondary Curriculum in Uganda is type
(a) An
objectives-based curriculum
(b) A
competence-based curriculum
(c) A
goal-based curriculum
(d) A
subject-centred curriculum
6. Which of the
following is NOT an example of the hidden curriculum?
(a) Discriminating against girls in the classroom
(b) Exercising corporal punishment
(c) Learning new words in
to discipline learners
(d) Shouting at students
an
English language lesson

7. The formal curriculum includes all

except:
(a) Core curriculum
(b) Hidden curriculum
(c) Co-curriculum
(d) Non-formal curriculum
8 Formative assessment does not take place:
(a) During the lesson
(6) At the end of the school year
(c) Prior to the beginning of the lesson
(d) At the end of a topic

99 Which of the following focuses on the intellectual dimension

of learning?
(a) Cognitive
(b Affective
(c Psychomotor
(d) Social

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10. Which of the following is another word for "learning experiences',
as an element of curriculum?

(a) Methodology
(b) Purpose
(c) Learning aids
(d) Assessment
I1. A leadership certificate obtained from a local church would be
considered as part of:
(a) Formal curriculum
(b) Non-formal curriculum
(c) Informal curriculum
(d) Co-curriculum
12. Curriculum development entails:
(a) Monitoring and evaluation
(b) Situational analysis
(c) Implementation
(d) All the abovee

13. According to Wheeler's model of curriculum

statements is true?
design, which of these

(a) Methods not part of curriculum

are
(b) Methods guide in selection of
objectives
(c) Methods determine what to teach
(d) Methods help to deliver learning
experiences
14 Making value judgment about curriculum is:
(a) Curriculum elements
(b) Curriculum design
c) Curriculum evaluation
(d) Curricullum development

15. In selecting the

learner-centred
the following except approach, a teacher should consider
(a) Methods that lessen the teacher's work
(b) Methods that put the teacher at the center of
(c) Methods that provide activities. learning
(d) Methods that enable learners to
engage actively
16. Which of the
following is the
(a) It is a necessary norm best reason for curriculum
(b) It needs to match review?
with the
(c) It helps in future changes in society
(d) It is the work of planning
curriculum
development authority to do so
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17. Needs assessment should be carried out at the start of the
curriculum development process in order to:
(a) Prepare curriculum developers for the process
(b) Evaluate the curriculum
(c) Gather relevant information about the context in which the
new curriculum will operate
(d Compare the old and new curriculum and justify the need
for review

18. Which of these is not

a factor that influences curriculum
(a) Changing society needs development
(b) Change in educational philosophy
(c) Availability of
government funds
(d) None of the above
19. Key players in educational evaluation
include all the following, except:
a) Students
(b) Parents
(c) Teachers
(d) All the above
20. The following terms constitute the concept of curriculum, except:
(a) Curriculum as a plan
(b) Curriculum as courses
c) Curriculum as experience and process
(d) All the above

SECTIONB
Carefully read and answer all
questions in this section.
1. Explain any two (2) ways history affects the curriculum
design process.
(2 marks)

2. ACa 21 st century teacher, explain any two (2)

ways you would use the
theo of behaviorism to reiniorce positive behavior in the
classroom.
(2 marks)
 between the following terms: (6 marks)
3 Write short notes to distinguish

(i) Formal and non-formal curriculum:

(ii) Null and hidden curriculum:

co-curriculum:
(iii Core curriculum and
 State one (1) importance of each of these stages during curriculum
4.
(5 marks)
development process.
() Stating the objectives

(ii) Context analysis

(ii Piloting of the program

(iv) Selection and organization of content

(v) Program implementation

5. What is the difference between evaluation and

assessment? (2 marks)
6. With examples, describe each of the following types of
evaluation: (3 marks)

Diagnostic evaluation

ii) Formative evaluation

(ii) Summative evaluation

7. the acronym SMART, explain how a teacher can write

Using
effective lesson objectives. (5 marks)

8. Explain any two (2) learner-related factors that could have

infuenced the design of the lower secondary school curriculum
in Uganda.
(4 marks)
 counsclling in
9. What is the importance of guidance and (1 mark)
schools?

SECTIONC
this
Carefully read each questton and attempt only two (2) questions from
section. Answers must be written in the answer booklet.

1. (a) Using relevant examples, provide seven (7) reasons

explaining why it is important for a secondary school (15 marks)
teacher to use to a curriculum.

Using clear examples, explain the importance of the

(b)
following dimensions of curriculum. (10 marks)
(i) Formal
(ii) Informal
iii) Non-formal
(iv) Guidance and Counselling

2. (a) Using examples, explain the four (4) essential elements

2
of the curriculum. (13 marks)
(b) Using a diagram cxplain the interrelationship between
the elements. (12 marks)
3. Im
you were tasked to develop the A'level curriculum
follo ntry, explain at least eight (8) steps you would
follow. Explain with clear (25 marks)
examples.
 challenges
4. (a) Using relevant examples, explain six (6) countries
faced in developing curriculum for developing (13 markks)
like Uganda.

curriculum specialist, advise on how these

(b) As a
(12 marks)
challenges can be overcome.

learner-centered
5. (a) Explain why, in the 21st Century, the
teacher-centered design of
design is preferred to the (13 marks)
curriculum.

like Uganda,
(b) With reference to a developing country
be disliked? (12 marks)
why might the learner-centered design
END.
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FEBRUARY-MAY, 2019

SCHOOL EDUCATION

PAPER CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

CODE BCUS 1102

DURATION 3HOURS

DATE :27/5/2019-MID MORNING

INSTRUCTIONS
D O NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Attempt any fourquestions

Each question carries 25marks

.Do not write anything on the question paper.

 evaluation (05 marks)
1. (a). Differentiate between curriculum implementation and
evaluation of a curriculum.
(b). Discuss the role of various stakeholders in
(20 marks)

have been appointed the chairperson of the committee for

2. Imagine you
implementing a new secondary school curriculum in your country.
a. Analse the steps you would take in executing your assignment (10 marks)
b. Justify why you need to undertake each of the steps in (a) above (15 marks)

3. (a). Anayse the role of students in the curiculum implementation process (10
mk)
(b). Discuss the extent to which teachers participate in the curriculum
implementation process in your country (15 marks

4. (a). Briefly describe the stages under Skilbeck's situational analysis model
(10 marks)
(b). Examine the advantages of carrying out a situational analysis or need
assessment during the curriculum development process (15 marks)
5. (a). Discuss the implications of the Sabretooth curriculum to a curriculum
designer of any given society
(10 marks)
(b). Discuss the roadblocks or challenges to curriculum changes in your society
(15 marks)
6. (a). What is curriculum planning
(05 marks)
(b). With examples discuss the steps in curriculum planning
(10 marks)
(). Explain the characteristics of good planning in curriculum
(10 marks)
7. (a). Explain the advantage of learner centred curriculum
(b). Discuss the advantages of teacher centred curriculum
(10 marks)
(15 marks)

8. (a). What is curriculum review

(05 marks)
(6). With concrete example in your country,
analyse the factors influencing
Curriculum development (20marks)

END
 KYAMB0GO UNIVERSITTY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

TEACHIING INSTRUCTION &

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM,
MEDIA STUDIES

OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION

BACHELOR

BACHELOR OF sCIENCE
WITH EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE WITH
BACHELOR OF vOCATIONAL STUDIES IN
EDUCATION
STUDIES IN ART AND
DESIGN WITH
BACHELOR OF vOCATIONAL
EDUCATION
WITH
BACHELOR OF VvoCATIONAL STUDIES
IN HOME EcONOMICS
EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF voCATIONAL STUDIES

IN TECHNOLOGICAL
STUDIEs WITH EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF BUSINEsS STUDIES

YEAR II SEMESTER II EXAMINATIONS 2019/2020

EPS 1202: FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM, DESIGN AND

DEVELOPMENT

TIME: 9:00am - 12:00noon

DATE: 26/3/2021

INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt any four (4) questions

1. Justify why you would choose Taba's model and not Tyler's
1.
Model to design a curriculum that suits the demands of
today's world. (25 marks)

2. a. If you were appointed Director of a Curriculum

development body, explain the steps you would go

through to develop a curriculum. (13 marks)

bb. Why do you think you will have to pilot the curriculum
before its implemented? (12 marks)

3. a. Distinguish between the informal and formal

3. a.
curriculum dimensions. (15 marks)

b.
b. With examples, explain the various ways in which the
informal curriculum helps in the success of the formal
curriculum. (10 marks)
 a. With help of examples and visual illustrations, briefly
explain the interrelationship among curriculum (15 marks)
elements.

b. As a teacher to be, what will be the key guidingg

principles in the process of organising your
instructional content. (10 marks)

5. Using evidence from the contemporary society, discuss the

importance of non-formal education in developing countries
like Uganda. (25 marks)
6. a. What are the bottlenecks to curriculum development in
developing countries? (13 marks)
b. As an educationist, advise how those challenges can be
Overcome.
(12 marks)
END
 i a v VERONIUA
NmuiONND

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM, TEACHIING INSTRUCTION&

MEDIA STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES IN AGRICULTURE WITH
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF voCATIONAL STUDIES IN ART AND DESIGN WITH
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES IN HOME ECONOMICS WITH
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES IN TECHNOLOGICAL
STUDIES WITH EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES
YEAR II SEMESTER II EXAMINATIONS 2019/2020
EPS 1202: FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM, DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT
DATE: 26/3/2021 TIME: 9:00am - 12:00noon

INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt any four (4) questions

1. Justify why you would choose Taba's model and not Tyler's
Model to design a curriculum that suits the demands of
today's world. (25 marks)

2 a. If you were appointed Director of a Curriculum

development body, explain the steps you would go
through to develop a curriculum. (13 marks)
b Why do you think you will have to pilot the curriculum
before its implemented? (12 marks)
3.
3. a. Distinguish between the informal and formal
curriculum dimensionS.
(15 marks)
b. With examples, explain the various ways in which the
informal curriculum helps in the success of the formal
curriculum. (10 marks)
 a. With help of examples and visual illustrations, briefly
explain the interrelationship among curriculum (15 marks)
elements.

b. As a teacher to be, what will be the key guiding

principles in the process of organising your
instructional content. (10 marks)
5. Using evidence from the contemporary society, discuss the
importance of non-formal education in developing countries
like Uganda.
(25 marks)
6.
6. a.
What are the bottlenecks to curriculum
developing countries?
development in
(13 marks)
b. As an
educationist, advise how those
Overcome.
challenges can be
(12 marks)
END