This assignment refers to the subject curriculum you teach to a specific grade level in a previous academic year or during 2019-2020
Grade 8
Topic vocabulary (Antonyms and Synonyms)
Individual – Values and Goals
1 (a) State two intrinsic goals underlying the subject curriculum you teach to the specific grade. Defend your selection. 2 marks
(b) Ornstein and Hunkins (2004) have identified a number of issues that affect curriculum assessment/evaluation. Select two of these challenges, and for each explain clearly their effect on your curriculum. Suggest one approach to a solution you have attempted for each, including the positive or negative result. 8 marks
© In considering the role of teachers in curriculum evaluation Ralph Tyler (Alkin, 2004) identified at least nine objectives that teachers may use, together with curriculum personnel, in evaluating a curriculum.
Select any three objectives, and for each, suggest how in a cooperative group of teachers you will plan to attain the three objectives/learning outcomes. [Remember that there must be group participation]. 12 marks
(d) In the Goal Attainment model the intention is to view teaching and learning as a way of achieving certain predetermined goals as set out in the curriculum. The assumption in this model is that goals are clear and specific. However goals may be complex or they may be in conflict.
Plan a complete lesson in your subject area. Identify at least one
instance where you may encounter goal complexity and one instance that may bring about goal conflict. Describe one way in which you will attempt to solve each condition.
