Curriculum Development & Instructional Design Flashcards
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Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired results before planning instruction?
Answer: Backward Design (UbD)
Backward Design (Understanding by Design) starts with desired outcomes, then determines acceptable evidence, then plans learning experiences.
A needs assessment in adult education is PRIMARILY used to:
Answer: Identify gaps between current and desired performance
A needs assessment identifies the gap between current learner performance or knowledge and the desired state, guiding curriculum priorities.
Formative assessment differs from summative assessment in that it:
Answer: Provides ongoing feedback to improve learning during instruction
Formative assessment occurs during instruction to monitor progress and adjust teaching, while summative assessment evaluates learning at the end.
When sequencing instructional content for adult learners, which approach moves from broad concepts to specific details?
Answer: Deductive sequencing
Deductive sequencing presents the general rule or concept first, then moves to specific examples and applications.
The 'E' in the ADDIE model stands for:
Answer: Evaluation
ADDIE stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation — the final phase assesses the effectiveness of instruction.
Bloom's Taxonomy's highest cognitive level in the revised version is:
Answer: Creating
The revised Bloom's Taxonomy (Anderson & Krathwohl, 2001) places Creating at the top, replacing the original 'Synthesis.'
A curriculum map is BEST described as:
Answer: A document aligning content, skills, and assessments across time
A curriculum map shows the alignment of learning objectives, content, instructional strategies, and assessments across a program's timeline.