According to Jones (1999), a canned curriculum:
a.replicates units and lessons taught by the teacher in previous years.
b.is a loosely planned curriculum based on children's interests and activities.
c.comes from the district or state textbooks, workbooks, or texts.
d.is full of missed teachable moments.
A?
I agree.
According to the given options, a canned curriculum refers to a curriculum that replicates units and lessons taught by the teacher in previous years (option a).
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand what a canned curriculum means. A canned curriculum refers to a pre-packaged, standardized curriculum that is typically provided by a district or state. It often includes textbooks, workbooks, texts, and teacher guides.
Now, looking at the given options:
a. "Replicates units and lessons taught by the teacher in previous years" does not accurately describe a canned curriculum. A canned curriculum is not specifically tailored to an individual teacher's previous lessons.
b. "Loosely planned curriculum based on children's interests and activities" also does not accurately describe a canned curriculum. A canned curriculum is typically based on standardized content and objectives and may not prioritize individual student interests.
c. "Comes from the district or state textbooks, workbooks, or texts" aligns with the characteristics of a canned curriculum. District or state-provided materials are often used to implement a canned curriculum.
d. "Full of missed teachable moments" does not accurately describe a canned curriculum. While a canned curriculum may have limitations in catering to individual student needs, the presence of missed teachable moments is unrelated to it.
Based on the explanations above, the correct answer would be option c.