SECONDARY TEACHER DIPLOMA
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT JULY 2024 EXAMS
MARKS (60)
2HRS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper has only one section. Answer all questions in this paper
2. Cell phones and any foreign materials are not allowed in an examination room
[DO NOT TURN THIS PAPER UNTILL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.]
1. Explain the influence of the different types of curricula in operation in schools. (5)
2. Discuss the implications of the various definition of the concepts curriculum and come
out with a definition. (5)
3. Evaluate the various conceptions of school curriculum. (5)
4. Analyze the influence of different curriculum perspective on the school curriculum. (5)
5. State the two advantages and disadvantages of curriculum as a program. (4)
6. List down five characteristics of a good definition of curry. (5)
7. Explain the following curriculum perspectives.
a. Nationalism (2)
b. Empiricism (2)
c. Pragmatism (2)
d. Intentionalism (2)
8. Discuss the following types of curriculums.
a. Hidden curriculum. (2)
b. Official curriculum. (2)
c. Actual curriculum (2)
d. Formal curriculum (2)
e. Informal curriculum (2)
9. Outline the internal and external factors that influence curriculum development. (4)
10. Explain how internal and external factors influence curriculum development. (4)
11. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following various patterns of
curriculum organization. (4)
12. Identify the features of the various patterns of curriculum organization. (1)
