FOR CUS3701
EXAM
, Question 1: What should teachers consider when planning for a specific phase? Correct
Answer: The answer can be complex as it involves several considerations. However, if we
need to choose one from the options provided, teachers should consider (c)
Characteristics that make learners in a particular phase distinct from others as this would
be central to differentiating the approach in instruction.
Question 2: Which of the following is not a minimum competency required of newly
qualified teachers? Correct Answer: (a) Be able to identify learning or social problems
and work alone to address these, because collaboration with peers and other
professionals is important.
Question 3: What is the role of evaluation in the curriculum development process?
Correct Answer: (b) To investigate the impact and effectiveness of the curriculum.
Evaluation is primarily about assessing the effectiveness of the curriculum.
Question 4: Identify the cognitive category according to Bloom's taxonomy for the
question: "Write down what synonyms are." Correct Answer: (a)
Remembering/Knowledge, because the question asks for a direct recall of information.
Question 5: How can South African schools create a culture of tolerance? Correct Answer:
All the options provided could contribute to creating a culture of tolerance, but (a) By
promoting multilingualism is a direct way to foster understanding and respect for
different languages and cultures.
Question 6: What does a narrow description of the curriculum as a concept entail?
Correct Answer: (a) A list of the content to be learnt. A narrow view of the curriculum
often focuses on the specific content that must be covered.