CUS3701
2020 ONLINE EXAMINATION PAPER AND ANSWERS
PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE THIS DOCUMENT
, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2020
CUS3701
Curriculum Studies
NON-VENUE-BASED
Marks: 100
Duration: 2 ½ hours
This paper consists of six pages.
Instructions:
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Don’t submit it as a separate document.
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All the questions are compulsory.
, QUESTION 1
Only write the word true or false next to the number.
Are the following statements true or false
1.1 The concept of “curriculum” has its origin in the Latin word currere, which means “to
run”, and is also used to refer to running tracks or chariot tracks for a race.
1.2 A syllabus will not generally indicate the relative importance of its topics or the order
in which they are to be studied.
1.3 Enacted curriculum is the curriculum as it is experienced and learned. It is also
referred to as the non-official or implicit curriculum as implemented by a teacher.
1.4 A humanistic curriculum approach refers to a pre-modern view. Spokespersons like
Tyler, Gagné and Hunkins can be associated with this approach.
1.5 The rationale of a curriculum presents the socio-political view of the learning
process; it explains the necessity for the proposed learning.
1.6 A technological approach to curriculum development involves the whole person; and
the centre is social activities.
1.7 Curriculum as process refers to the interaction of teachers, students and knowledge;
but excluding the set of physical resources or facts to be taught and learned.
1.8 The notion of Ubuntu embodies the concept of mutual understanding and the active
appreciation of the value of human difference.
1.9 Teachers might plan to use discovery learning where they need learners to draw on
their experiences and prior knowledge to provide solutions.
1.10 The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) replaced
Outcomes-based Education (OBE). [10]
2020 ONLINE EXAMINATION PAPER AND ANSWERS
PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE THIS DOCUMENT
, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2020
CUS3701
Curriculum Studies
NON-VENUE-BASED
Marks: 100
Duration: 2 ½ hours
This paper consists of six pages.
Instructions:
You need to complete the Honesty Declaration as part of your document.
Don’t submit it as a separate document.
Make sure that your student number is on your document.
You need to submit this examination script via myUnisa:
• Go to myUnisa.
• You will be able to access myExams at https://myexams.unisa.ac.za/portal.
• Find the link “Login and download my Exam Question Paper for October/November
2020” on the myExams landing page and login with your student number and password.
• Select the module.
• It MUST be in PDF format!
• The whole document must be submitted as ONE document only.
• Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Submit your examination answer file on the eAssessment tool.
The system will only allow you to log on between your allocated 8 hours.
No extension of time will be granted! No other format of submission, such as
e-mails will be allowed. No exceptions will be made! You need to apply for
an aegrotat exam if you fail to submit.
All the questions are compulsory.
, QUESTION 1
Only write the word true or false next to the number.
Are the following statements true or false
1.1 The concept of “curriculum” has its origin in the Latin word currere, which means “to
run”, and is also used to refer to running tracks or chariot tracks for a race.
1.2 A syllabus will not generally indicate the relative importance of its topics or the order
in which they are to be studied.
1.3 Enacted curriculum is the curriculum as it is experienced and learned. It is also
referred to as the non-official or implicit curriculum as implemented by a teacher.
1.4 A humanistic curriculum approach refers to a pre-modern view. Spokespersons like
Tyler, Gagné and Hunkins can be associated with this approach.
1.5 The rationale of a curriculum presents the socio-political view of the learning
process; it explains the necessity for the proposed learning.
1.6 A technological approach to curriculum development involves the whole person; and
the centre is social activities.
1.7 Curriculum as process refers to the interaction of teachers, students and knowledge;
but excluding the set of physical resources or facts to be taught and learned.
1.8 The notion of Ubuntu embodies the concept of mutual understanding and the active
appreciation of the value of human difference.
1.9 Teachers might plan to use discovery learning where they need learners to draw on
their experiences and prior knowledge to provide solutions.
1.10 The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) replaced
Outcomes-based Education (OBE). [10]
