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Question 1
1. The core of a curriculum generally concerns the aims and content of learning (Van den Akker,
2003). In the light of the above statement tabulates any eight important core components of a
curriculum and their corresponding considerations for an educator when developing and
implementing a curriculum.
Core Component Corresponding Considerations for an Educator
Rationale Why are learners learning? Educators need to clarify the purpose of the
learning and its importance for students.
Aims and Objectives Towards which goals are learners learning? Define clear, achievable
learning goals and outcomes.
Content What are learners learning? Select relevant, engaging content that aligns
with the aims and objectives.
Learning Activities How are learners learning? Design interactive and diverse activities that
cater to different learning styles.
Teacher Role How is the teacher facilitating their learning? Plan for active facilitation
and support of students' learning.
Materials and Resources With what are learners learning? Ensure access to necessary materials
and resources to support learning.
Grouping With whom are learners learning? Consider group dynamics and
structure to enhance collaborative learning.
Location Where are learners learning? Choose suitable learning environments
that support the learning activities.
(Gravett et al. - Page 66)
Question 2
2.1. Explain the difference between formative and summative assessments and briefly discuss
how each type of assessment contribute to the overall assessment process.
Difference Between Formative and Summative Assessments
Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Purpose: Formative assessment is designed to Purpose: Summative assessment aims to
provide continuous feedback to both students evaluate student learning at the end of an
and instructors during the learning process. Its instructional period by comparing it against a
primary goal is to improve teaching and standard or benchmark. Its primary goal is to
learning by identifying strengths and measure the extent to which learning
weaknesses in real-time. objectives have been achieved.
Please note that the author of this document will not responsibility for any plagiarizing you
commit.
Question 1
1. The core of a curriculum generally concerns the aims and content of learning (Van den Akker,
2003). In the light of the above statement tabulates any eight important core components of a
curriculum and their corresponding considerations for an educator when developing and
implementing a curriculum.
Core Component Corresponding Considerations for an Educator
Rationale Why are learners learning? Educators need to clarify the purpose of the
learning and its importance for students.
Aims and Objectives Towards which goals are learners learning? Define clear, achievable
learning goals and outcomes.
Content What are learners learning? Select relevant, engaging content that aligns
with the aims and objectives.
Learning Activities How are learners learning? Design interactive and diverse activities that
cater to different learning styles.
Teacher Role How is the teacher facilitating their learning? Plan for active facilitation
and support of students' learning.
Materials and Resources With what are learners learning? Ensure access to necessary materials
and resources to support learning.
Grouping With whom are learners learning? Consider group dynamics and
structure to enhance collaborative learning.
Location Where are learners learning? Choose suitable learning environments
that support the learning activities.
(Gravett et al. - Page 66)
Question 2
2.1. Explain the difference between formative and summative assessments and briefly discuss
how each type of assessment contribute to the overall assessment process.
Difference Between Formative and Summative Assessments
Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Purpose: Formative assessment is designed to Purpose: Summative assessment aims to
provide continuous feedback to both students evaluate student learning at the end of an
and instructors during the learning process. Its instructional period by comparing it against a
primary goal is to improve teaching and standard or benchmark. Its primary goal is to
learning by identifying strengths and measure the extent to which learning
weaknesses in real-time. objectives have been achieved.
