Which educationist see the curriculum as a product and follow an

objectives approach?

a.

Tyler

b.

Stenhouse

c.

Freire

d.

Vygotsky
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When interpreting and implementing the curriculum, the following
questions should also be asked from the outset: Identify the incorrect
statement.

a.

Which assessment technique is the best for measuring the required

outcomes/aims? Is it, for instance, a research project or a written
assignment?

b.

How will a research project or an assignment be assessed? Will we

use an observation sheet with assessment criteria, or a rubric? These
are the tools of assessment; the tool selected should be appropriate to
the assessment criteria for the activity.

c.
How can teachers involve learners in assessment and give them time
to respond to questions and?

d.

Who will be doing the assessing? Will it be group assessment,

self-assessment, or peer assessment? These are possible methods of
assessment.
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assessment and give them time to respond to questions and?

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Read the following statement/scenario and write down what teaching
strategy will be the most effective. Asking the learners randomly keeps
everyone on their “toes” because no one knows who is going to be
asked next.

a.

Simulation.

b.

Roleplay.

c.

Discussion.

d.

Scaffolding.
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The main aims of the Ministry of Education’s Policy for Language in
Education are to?

a.

Enabling education structures, systems and languages to meet the

needs of all learners.

b.

Counter disadvantages resulting from mismatches between home

languages and languages of learning and teaching.

c.

Maximising the participation of all learners in the culture and the

curriculum of educational institutions and uncovering and minimising
barriers to language.

d.

Development of the official languages, and respect for all languages

used in the country, excluding South African Sign Language.
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mismatches between home languages and languages of learning and
teaching.

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Ubuntu is founded on three pillars, namely?

a.

Interpersonal values, intrapersonal values and environmental values.

b.

Environmental values, reconciliation and democracy.

c.
Interpersonal values, accountability and non-racism.

d.

Non racism, con sexism and equality.

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environmental values.

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The following approach focus belongs to the __ approach: Creative
problem solving and co-operative curriculum.

a.

Humanistic

b.

Experiential

c.

Naturalistic

d.

Behavioural
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Following the 1994 elections, one of the first tasks of the __ was to
begin a process in which the national curricula were revised, and
certain subjects were rationalised.
a.

Department of Basic Education

b.

Department of Higher Education

c.

Further Education and Training

d.

National Education and Training Forum

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Who sees the curriculum as a process – objectives are not set from
the start, but change as you go?

a.

Stenhouse

b.

Tyler

c.

Freire

d.

Vygotsky
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For the teacher to approach learning as a process, might include
variations of constructivist thinking such as active learning (Piaget
and Vygotsky), discovery learning (Bruner), and?

a.

Skills building.

b.

Competency building.

c.

Value building.

d.

Knowledge building.
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The word “paradigm” literally means?

a.

Learning outcomes

b.

Secrecy

c.

Frame of reference

d.

Equal to
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A precise feature of the dialogue between the teacher and learners is
the questions asked by the teacher. Changing the formulation of the
question to include another level of demand may provoke much
deeper thinking and discussion in the classroom. Identify the cognitive
category according to Bloom’s taxonomy for the following question:
Write a complex review.

a.

Synthesising/Creation

b.

Understanding/Comprehension

c.

Remembering/Knowledge

d.

Applying/Application
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The following teaching strategy ensures a strong emphasis on
interdependence of group members:

a.

Enhancing critical thinking

b.

Cognitive guided instruction

c.

Scaffolding

d.

Cooperative learning through mediation

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A narrow description of the “curriculum” as a concept entail?

a.

A list of contents to be learnt.

b.

Organization of facts.

c.

A learning and teaching situation.

d.

Teacher interpretation.
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Read the following statement/scenario and write down what teaching
strategy will be the most effective. Many aspects can facilitate the
learning process, including books, media or objects; but, importantly,
technology enables communication between learners, between learner
and teacher, or through automatic feedback.

a.

Blended learning

b.

E-learning

c.

M-learning.

d.

Hybrid learning.
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Read the following statement/scenario and write down what teaching
strategy will be the most effective. Learners need to develop a strong
base of declarative knowledge to synthesis their knowledge into an
appropriate model and recognise common solution strategies.

a.

Problem solving.

b.

Simulation/discovery learning in action.

c.

Cognitive Guided Instruction.

d.

Scaffolding.
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In the year __ the separation of the Department of Education into the
Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher
Education and Training took place.

a.

2011

b.

2010

c.

2009

d.

2008
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The use of assessment as a diagnostic tool enables the teacher to?

a.

Adjust teaching to suit the learner’s current level of understanding

b.

Adjust marks or grades

c.

Adjust summative assessment

d.

Adjust formative assessment

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The following approach focus belongs to the __ approach: Paradigms,
models, and step-by-step strategies for curriculum.

a.

Humanistic

b.

Experiential

c.

Naturalistic

d.

Behavioural
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A broad definition of the “curriculum”

a.
includes only the contents to be taught.

b.

refers to the textbooks.

c.

would acknowledge both intended and unintended learning, and the

influence of the contexts on the applied curriculum.

d.

refers to the sequence of learning.

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unintended learning, and the influence of the contexts on the applied
curriculum.

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Which of the following is NOT a barrier to learning that exist in the
system itself?

a.

Negative attitudes to differences, stereotyping.

b.

Inadequately and inappropriately trained education managers and

teachers.

c.

Inadequate policies and legislation.

d.

Non-recognition of and non-involvement in parents’ poverty.

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Which item best suits the description of the following: A Feature of the
new South African education: CAPS – back to basics.

a.

A strong emphasis on acquiring theoretical knowledge by the learner.

b.

It rejects the distinction between the academic and the practical

education and training.

c.

Less emphasis is placed on obtaining credits and skills acquired

previously.

d.

Learners all get the same amount of time to complete a unit standard
that is worth one credit.
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knowledge by the learner.

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In the revised curriculum, it is important to note that each subject has
its own __ document.

a.

IQMS

b.
NCS

c.

NQF

d.

CAPS
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Which of the following are NOT universal principles in approaches to
curriculum, but also to teaching and learning, are to be found in the
views of Tyler, Stenhouse and Freire?

a.

Expanding opportunities

b.

Defining outcomes, aims or objectives

c.

Theoretical learning

d.

Importance of knowledge, skills, and values

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What is the difference between a “concept” and an “approach”?
a.

A concept is a word, but an approach is a phrase.

b.

A concept refers to a definition, but an approach is an understanding.

c.

A concept is an idea or abstract principle, but an approach is the

perspective towards something or a way of thinking.

d.

A concept is the way to describe something, but an approach is a

principle to follow.
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an approach is the perspective towards something or a way of
thinking.

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As an educator, you will be involved in different levels of planning
when it comes to planning a learning programme. As an individual
teacher, at which planning level will you mainly be involved?

a.

Learning programme

b.

Phase

c.

Work schedule

d.

Lesson plans
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When selecting and evaluating Learning, Teaching and Support
Materials (LTSM’s) there are several things that you need to look out
for, namely?

a.

The CAPS, knowledge and skills, values and attitudes, and

assessment.

b.

The Outcomes-Based Approach, the CAPS, knowledge and skills,

values and attitudes, and equity.

c.

The Outcomes-Based Approach, CAPS, knowledge and skills, values

and attitudes, assessment, and mediation of learning.

d.

Knowledge and skills, values and attitudes, equity, and media use.
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attitudes, and assessment.

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The purpose of assessment is to?

a.

Develop programmes for the redress of previously disadvantaged

languages.
b.

Determine whether the learning required for the achievement of the

specific outcomes is actually taking place.

c.

Acknowledge the fact that all children and youth can learn and that all
children need support.

d.

Introduce strategies and interventions that will help teachers to cope

with learners’ needs.
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achievement of the specific outcomes is actually taking place.

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A certain feature of the dialog between the teacher and learners is the
questions asked by the teacher. Changing the formulation of the
question to include another level of demand may provoke much
deeper thinking and discussion in the classroom. Identify the cognitive
category according to Bloom’s taxonomy for the following question:
Define basic facts.

a.

Synthesising/Creation

b.

Understanding/Comprehension

c.

Remembering/Knowledge

d.

Applying/Application
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According to the following educationist, the curriculum must
contribute to the achievement of the objective/ effectiveness &
efficiency.

a.

Tyler

b.

Stenhouse

c.

Freire

d.

Vygotsky
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The following approach focus belongs to the __ approach: Technical,
scientific and logical positivist.

a.

Humanistic

b.

Experiential
c.

Naturalistic

d.

Behavioural
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In curriculum design, the diversity in values, traditions, cultures,
political regimes and educational structures are aspects to be
considered. This means that a.__ analysis of the environment should
be done to determine enabling and limiting factors that might
influence the implementation of a curriculum.

a.

content

b.

context

c.

knowledge

d.

cognitive
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Technical expertise is important in curriculum development. Four
questions need to be asked about the purpose of teaching. Which
educationist can be linked to this statement?

a.

Tyler

b.

Stenhouse

c.

Freire

d.

Vygotsky
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“The principles for guiding teaching must be interactive, critical and
set up an extended dialogue with learners”. Which educationist can be
associated with this statement?

a.

Tyler

b.

Stenhouse

c.

Freire

d.

Vygotsky
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Reuven Feuerstein (born 1921) was a …, who considers the teacher’s
main role to be that of mediator, whose task is to assist learners in
building or modifying knowledge through learning.

a.

behaviourist

b.

cognitive psychologist

c.

socio-constructionist

d.

humanist
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In addition to choosing the most relevant knowledge (content) and
skills to be included in the curriculum the sequencing of content also
needs to be designed in a manner that allows for a consistent and __
curriculum.

a.

intelligible

b.
coherent

c.

transformative

d.

progressive
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Read the following statement/scenario and write down what teaching
strategy will be the most effective.

A process of support or guidance to help learners construct new

meaning and knowledge based on existing knowledge.

a.

Cognitive Guided Instruction.

b.

Scaffolding.

c.

Discussion or problem solving.

d.

Cooperative learning (through mediation)/Reciprocal teaching.

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Regarding assessment – the teacher ought to be the critic, not a
marker; assessment should be about improving student’s capacity to
work. Which educationist can relate to this statement?

a.

Tyler

b.

Stenhouse

c.

Freire

d.

Vygotsky
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SAQA is mainly responsible for:

a.

Ensuring that all qualifications are registered and adhere to specified

standards.

b.

Ensuring that aims and outcomes of curricula design are integrated.

c.

Validating how teachers develop adaption of the curriculum.

d.
Shaping the boundaries of teaching and provides the minimum
knowledge and skills important for learners and society.
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A precise feature of the discourse between the teacher and learners is
the questions asked by the teacher. Changing the formulation of the
question to include another level of demand may provoke much
deeper thinking and discussion in the classroom. Identify the cognitive
category according to Bloom’s taxonomy for the following question:
Draw a graph for data provided.

a.

Synthesising/Creation

b.

Understanding/Comprehension

c.

Remembering/Knowledge

d.

Applying/Application
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Advocates of transformation also claim that the curriculum needs to
be?
a.

Changed

b.

Simplified

c.

Decolonised

d.

Indigenised
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Which definition describes formative assessment the best?

a.

It is a process to summarise learning and the level of development

after a period of work by assigning a score to answers in a test.

b.

It measures a learner’s current knowledge and skills, but also gives the
teacher an understanding of the existing knowledge and skills a
learner brings to the teaching-learning environment.

c.

It is for the teacher and learner to establish what learners already

know, what they want to and must know and do, and how it can be
shown that the content and skills have been mastered.

d.

It is a process: one in which information about learning is evoked and

then used to modify teaching and learning activities.
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learning is evoked and then used to modify teaching and learning
activities.

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The following approach focus belongs to the __ approach: Pragmatic
and educators make their ideas and values known.

a.

Humanistic

b.

Experiential

c.

Naturalistic

d.

Behavioural
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Curriculum development often starts with analysing the existing
setting and formulating intentions for the proposed change or
innovation. Important activities in this phase include?

a.

Content analysis.

b.
Theoretical analysis

c.

Context analysis.

d.

Assessment analysis.
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Which one of the following is the best description of the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF)?

a.

an organised business such as the Private Sector Education Council.

b.

a single national framework that works together with trade unions.

c.

a single national framework that compiled the CAPS document.

d.

a single national framework that would bring together all education

and training under one authority.
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together all education and training under one authority.

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The South African Council for Educators (SACE) states that, by means
of the functioning of the council, SACE is to?

a.

Provide and approve qualifications for educators/teachers.

b.

Sponsor educators/teachers financially towards professional

development.

c.

Set, maintain and protect ethical and professional standards for

educators/teachers

d.

Arrange the recognition of prior learning, and moderation of

assessment.
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The policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education
Qualifications (MRTEQ) explicitly provides clearer and more specific
guidelines with regard to minimum requirements for the development
of?

a.

Learning programmes

b.

Curricula

c.

Syllabi
d.

Teacher qualifications
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The following approach focus belongs to the __ approach: Progressive
philosophy and child-centred movement.

a.

Humanistic

b.

Experiential

c.

Naturalistic

d.

Behavioural
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A particular feature of the exchange of ideas between the teacher and
learners is the questions asked by the teacher. Changing the
formulation of the question to include another level of demand may
provoke much deeper thinking and discussion in the classroom.
Identify the cognitive category according to Bloom’s taxonomy for the
following question: Draw inferences from a text.
a.

Synthesising/Creation

b.

Understanding/Comprehension

c.

Remembering/Knowledge

d.

Applying/Application
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The following approach focus belongs to the __ approach: Whole
person, centre is social activities.

a.

Humanistic

b.

Experiential

c.

Naturalistic

d.

Behavioural
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African values such as Ubuntu have not been fully incorporated in
modern education systems and teacher education. Ubuntu is?

a.

A cyclical process starts with analysing the existing setting and

formulating intentions for the proposed change or innovation.

b.

A philosophy that promotes the common good of society and includes

humanness as an essential element of human growth.

c.

A philosophy that promotes what the learners must learn, in what

order, and in what space and time.

d.

A progressive philosophy that includes a child-centred movement.

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The correct answer is: A philosophy that promotes the common good
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growth.
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