
UGC NET Education Unit 5 Important PYQs focus on Curriculum Studies, one of the most important sections of the UGC NET Education syllabus. Questions are frequently asked on curriculum concepts, curriculum development models, curriculum evaluation, curriculum change, curriculum design, and educational theories.
Since many questions are concept-based and involve educational thinkers, curriculum models, and evaluation frameworks, candidates must develop both conceptual understanding and factual knowledge. Practicing Previous Year Questions (PYQs) helps candidates identify recurring themes, understand examination trends, and improve accuracy in the examination.
This UGC NET Education Unit 5 session focuses on important Curriculum Studies topics repeatedly asked in previous examinations. Key areas covered include:
Curriculum vs Syllabus concepts
Meaning, scope, and characteristics of curriculum
Curriculum Development Process
Curriculum Design and Curriculum Planning
Tyler Model (1949)
Taba Model and its seven-step process
CIPP Evaluation Model (Context, Input, Process, Product)
Curriculum Evaluation Models
Stake’s Responsive Evaluation Model
Scriven’s Goal-Free Evaluation Model
Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model
Curriculum Change and Curriculum Innovation
Conflict Theory (Karl Marx)
Curriculum Evaluation Approaches and Assessment Tools
Statutory Bodies Related to Curriculum Development
These important Previous Year Questions cover major Curriculum Studies topics frequently asked in UGC NET Education examinations.
1. Identify INCORRECT statements.
A. Curriculum is based on the philosophy, goals, and values of education.
B. Curriculum refers to all the educational activities of the school in the widest possible sense.
C. Curriculum is basically concerned with school subjects.
D. Curriculum is a part of the syllabus. E. The curriculum includes not only indoor activities but also outdoor activities of the school.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A and E Only
(B) D and B Only
(C) C and D Only
(D) E and B Only
2. Who stated, "Curriculum is a plan or programme for all experiences which the learner encounters under the direction of the school."
(A) Oliva
(B) Carter V. Good
(C) Tyler and Hild Taba
(D) Galen Saylor
3. According to Unruch and Unruh, arrange the curriculum development steps:
A. Content
B. Goals and Objectives
C. Need Assessment
D. Evaluation E. Implementation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B, C, A, E, D
(B) A, B, C, D, E
(C) E, B, D, C, A
(D) A, E, D, B, C
4. Which are the requirements of effective curriculum transaction?
A. Review of the work in prior.
B. Material organisation as available in the school.
C. Time management.
D. Knowing, observing, and understanding children at all times.
E. Individual responsibility.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B, C, D Only
(B) A, C, E Only
(C) E, C, A Only
(D) B, C, E Only
5. Which of the following theoretical perspective mainly emphasizes on hidden curriculum and credentialism?
(A) Functionalist
(B) Interactionist
(C) Conflict
(D) Feminist
6. Tyler's model of curriculum evaluation obtains the curriculum objectives from following three sources:
(A) The student, the society, the subject matter
(B) Curriculum, syllabus, course book
(C) The teacher, the institute, the Government
(D) Course content, teaching method, evaluation strategy
7. Match List I with List II: Match models of curriculum evaluation with establishment year.
| LIST-I Curriculum Development Model | LIST-II Year |
| A. Tylers model | I. 1959 |
| B. Stakes model | II. 1991 |
| C. Scriven model | III. 1949 |
| D. Krikpatrick model | IV. 1967 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) A-II B-I C-III D-IV (B) A-IV B-II C-I D-III (C) A-III B-IV C-II D-I (D) A-II B-III C-IV D-I
Curriculum Studies contains both theoretical and application-based concepts. Candidates can improve their preparation by following these strategies:
Understand the difference between curriculum and syllabus, as conceptual questions are frequently asked in this area.
Revise important curriculum development models such as Tyler Model, Taba Model, and CIPP Model regularly.
Memorize the sequence of curriculum development, including need assessment, objective formulation, content selection, implementation, and evaluation.
Focus on curriculum evaluation models including Stake’s Responsive Model, Scriven’s Goal-Free Model, and Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Evaluation Model.
Learn the four components of the CIPP Model: Context, Input, Process, and Product, along with their applications.
Practice chronology-based questions related to educational models, curriculum frameworks, and evaluation approaches.
Understand curriculum change concepts such as substitution, alteration, and perturbation, which are commonly tested in PYQs.
Revise curriculum orientations, core curriculum concepts, and problem-centered curriculum approaches.
Focus on conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization, especially for curriculum models and evaluation frameworks.
Solve PYQs repeatedly to identify recurring examination trends and improve speed and accuracy.
Regular revision and PYQ practice can significantly improve conceptual understanding and examination performance.
