Question

According to the NAEYC,curriculum is defined as.

A. Teacher-made activities only for infants and toddlers.
B. A set of activities used primarily in school-age settings.
C. A complex idea containing multiple components.
D. Simply a collection of enjoyable activities.

Answer 1

The answer is letter C, A complex idea containing multiple components.

Step-by-step explanation:

"NAEYC" refers to National Association for the Education of Young Children. Its mission is to provide high quality education to children from birth through 8 years of age. According to NAEYC's "Early Childhood Curriculum, Assessment and Program Evaluation," the curriculum is more than just a collection of enjoyable activities; rather, it is a complex idea containing multiple components.

These components are: goals, content, pedagogy and instructional practices. A curriculum is deemed effective if the children are active and engaged, it is evidence-based, the goals are shared by all, has a professional standard, is comprehensive and likely to benefit the children.

Thus, this explains the answer.