Question

A school has a detailed syllabus for mathematics, which includes topics like algebra, geometry and calculus. This syllabus is provided to all teachers and students at the beginning of the academic year. What type of curriculum does this syllabus represent?

1. Null Curriculum
2. Overt Curriculum
3. Extra Curriculum
4. Hidden Curriculum

• A. i, ii
• B. i, iv
• C. ii only
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii only

• The overt curriculum is the content that is intentionally planned and provided to students by a school, college, or university.

• It includes the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that are explicitly taught to students. 

• The overt curriculum is designed to meet the goals and objectives of the educational system.

• It is usually made up of written documents, texts, films, and other teaching materials that are chosen to support the school's instructional agenda.

• These materials are formally designed and reviewed by curriculum directors, teachers, and administrators