Understanding the 3 Levels of Curriculum Specificity
1.7 The Three Levels of Curriculum Specificity
1.7.1 The First Level of the Curriculum: Curriculum Design Base (DCB)
The first level of the curriculum is the most general and is enshrined in legislative documents. It corresponds to the Curriculum Design Base (DCB), which has a normative function for all educational settings. The DCB represents a selection of culture considered essential for basic preparation. This level is the responsibility of educational administrations.
The DCB serves as a common
Read MoreComprehensive Guide to Military Land Operations
LAND OPERATIONS
1. How could ground operations be characterized?
R – They can have an offensive or defensive character.
2. What is offensive?
R – To attack and exploit the weaknesses of the enemy and keep the initiative.
3. What are the purposes of the offensive?
R –
- To destroy enemy forces or material
- To seize areas or important points on the ground
- To obtain information
- To disorganize the enemy’s attack
4. What are the stages of the offensive?
R – Preparation, Execution, and Follow-up (PEC)
5. This phase shall
Read MoreUsing Games in Teaching English: A Comprehensive Guide
Unit 6: Using Games in Teaching English
6.1 Why Use Games in Class?
There are many reasons to use games in class:
- Games are fun and children enjoy playing them.
- Playing games is a vital and natural part of learning in real situations where children experiment, discover, and interact with their environment.
- Games can add variation and increase motivation while providing an incentive to use the language they are learning because the game makes it useful (they need to use the language to reach a goal in
Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome: Definition, Causes, Prevention & Management
Obesity: Definition and Characteristics
Definition
Obesity is defined as:
- Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
- Body Mass Index (BMI), a measurement which compares weight and height, is used to classify weight status:
- Overweight (pre-obese): BMI is between 25 and 30 kg/m2
- Obese: BMI greater than 30 kg/m2
Central obesity is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size. There is a strong correlation between central obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreUnderstanding Competitive Swimming: Championships, Organization, and Officials
Organization of Championships
Championship Formats
- Championships with Heats: All swimmers compete in heats, and the fastest times advance to the final.
- Championships with Heats, Semifinals, and Finals: All swimmers compete in heats. The fastest times advance to the semifinals, and the fastest times from the semifinals advance to the final.
- Championships Against Time: All swimmers compete, and the winner is determined by the fastest time.
Organization of Series
Championships with Simple Qualifiers
- The fastest
Meat Processing: From Slaughter to Cutting – A Comprehensive Guide
IDENTIFICATION
Meat refers to the muscle tissue of mammals used for human consumption, including their viscera and offal. Understanding the state of the muscle is crucial for its use as meat. After death, rigor mortis sets in, causing the muscles to become rigid. This process is believed to be caused by a decrease in calcium, although the exact mechanism is not fully understood.
IMPLEMENTATION AND SACRIFICE: OPERATIONS IN THE SLAUGHTER
This section covers the pre-slaughter, during-slaughter, and post-
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