Which model of curriculum development has the following components: 1. Specifying major educational goals, objectives and domains; 2. Curriculum designing; 3. Curriculum implementation; 4. Evaluation?

1. A

   The Tyler model

2. B

   The Taba model

3. C

   The Saylor, Alexander and Lewis model

4. D

   The Oliva model

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Explanation

• The Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model is a systematic framework for curriculum planning that defines curriculum as a plan for providing learning opportunities.
• Its structure consists of four distinct, sequential components: (1) specifying goals, objectives, and domains; (2) designing the curriculum; (3) implementing the curriculum; and (4) evaluation.
• This model's four-step process directly matches the four components listed in the question stem, making it the correct choice.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The Tyler model is structured around answering four fundamental questions: What are the objectives? What experiences will attain them? How can they be organized? How can they be evaluated? This differs from the explicit 'designing' and 'implementation' stages.
• Option B: The Taba model is an inductive, 'grassroots' approach with seven detailed steps. It starts with diagnosing learner needs, which is a key differentiator from the model described.
• Option D: The Oliva model is a highly comprehensive and prescriptive model consisting of 12 components. It is far more detailed and complex than the four broad phases described in the question.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Models of Curriculum Development as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Understanding curriculum models is essential for nurse educators to create, implement, and refine educational programs that are logical, comprehensive, and effective.
• This structured approach ensures that nursing curricula are aligned with institutional philosophy, professional standards (like those from the Indian Nursing Council), and the evolving needs of the healthcare system.
• What if? If a curriculum review using this model's evaluation step reveals that graduates are weak in palliative care, the model guides educators to go back to the 'Goals and Objectives' step to strengthen this domain and then redesign the curriculum accordingly.

How to Approach the Question

• First, break down the question into the four specific components provided: (1) Goals/Objectives/Domains, (2) Designing, (3) Implementation, (4) Evaluation.
• Next, mentally review the core ideas of the curriculum models listed in the options.
• The Tyler model is a 'product' model with four questions. The Taba model is an inductive, 'grassroots' model with seven steps. The Oliva model is a complex 12-step model.
• Recognize that the four components in the question directly map onto the explicit, deductive structure of the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model.
• Eliminate the other models because their structures (number of steps, inductive vs. deductive nature, focus) do not match the sequence given in the question.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Models of Curriculum Development
• Stem keywords: curriculum development, components, goals, objectives and domains, curriculum designing, curriculum implementation, evaluation
• Lead-in keywords: Which model

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Reference Book

E6 Textbook of Nursing Management and Leadership I. Clemen — Subpart C (pp 655-967 of 982) p. 152-154

E6 Nursing_Management_and_leadership_Johny_Kutty_JosephCbs_Publishers (pp 16-364 of 374) p. 278-280