Question

"The curriculum is a tool in the hands of the artist (teacher) to mold his material (the pupil) according to his ideals (objectives) in his studio (the school)", this statement is given by whom?

• A. Bankingham
• B. Karlingham
• C. Sunningham
• D. Cunningham

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Cunningham

• Curriculum originates from the Latin word currere which means to run.

• It is therefore defined as a course to be run for reaching a certain goal.

• The term 'curriculum' refers to a group of subjects or courses of study arranged in a particular sequence, for instructional purposes in schools.

• Cunningham stated that the curriculum is a tool in the hands of the artist (teacher) to mold his material (pupils) according to his ideals (aims and objectives) in his studio (school)". •

• In his definition, an artist means teacher, studio means school, substance means student, and goal means expected learning achievement.

• The curriculum is a tool in the hands of the artist (teacher), through which he transforms the substance/ material (student) within his studio (school) into his idea (goal).

• The curriculum provides instructions on the purpose of teaching, the subjects to be taught, the method of teaching, and the tools for assessing learning achievement.

• In the teaching process, the teacher's ability to implement the objectives set in the curriculum and fulfill those objectives has the same effect.

• A curriculum is a tool in the hands of the teacher, on the basis of which the teacher uses the physical and educational facilities of his school and his professional ability to enable his students to take objectives in the curriculum.