CAE Curriculum Development & Instructional Design 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired results before planning instruction?
- ADDIE
- Backward Design (UbD) (Correct answer)
- Tyler Rationale
- Dick and Carey
Correct answer: Backward Design (UbD)
Backward Design (Understanding by Design) starts with desired outcomes, then determines acceptable evidence, then plans learning experiences.
Question 2: A needs assessment in adult education is PRIMARILY used to:
- Rank learners by prior knowledge
- Identify gaps between current and desired performance (Correct answer)
- Select the most cost-effective delivery method
- Determine instructor qualifications
Correct 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.
Question 3: Formative assessment differs from summative assessment in that it:
- Assigns a final grade to learners
- Is conducted only before instruction begins
- Provides ongoing feedback to improve learning during instruction (Correct answer)
- Evaluates program effectiveness after completion
Correct 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.
Question 4: When sequencing instructional content for adult learners, which approach moves from broad concepts to specific details?
- Spiral sequencing
- Deductive sequencing (Correct answer)
- Inductive sequencing
- Chronological sequencing
Correct answer: Deductive sequencing
Deductive sequencing presents the general rule or concept first, then moves to specific examples and applications.
Question 5: The 'E' in the ADDIE model stands for:
- Execution
- Evaluation (Correct answer)
- Engagement
- Enrichment
Correct answer: Evaluation
ADDIE stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation — the final phase assesses the effectiveness of instruction.
Question 6: Bloom's Taxonomy's highest cognitive level in the revised version is:
- Synthesis
- Evaluation
- Creating (Correct answer)
- Analysis
Correct answer: Creating
The revised Bloom's Taxonomy (Anderson & Krathwohl, 2001) places Creating at the top, replacing the original 'Synthesis.'
Question 7: A curriculum map is BEST described as:
- A visual diagram of a classroom layout
- A document aligning content, skills, and assessments across time (Correct answer)
- A list of approved textbooks for a program
- A learner's individual progress report
Correct 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.
CAE Curriculum Development & Instructional Design 2
Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired results before planning instruction?