CAE Curriculum Development & Instructional Design 5

Question 1

Which instructional design model is MOST associated with rapid prototyping and iterative development?

Accepted Answer

SAM (Successive Approximation Model)

Answer

The Successive Approximation Model (SAM) emphasizes quick prototypes and repeated feedback cycles rather than a strict linear process.

Question 2

The primary purpose of a terminal objective in a lesson plan is to:

Accepted Answer

State what learners will be able to do at the END of instruction

Answer

A terminal objective describes the overall performance learners are expected to demonstrate upon completing a unit or course.

Question 3

An adult educator notices that learners struggle with new vocabulary before engaging with course content. The BEST instructional design response is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a pre-assessment and provide vocabulary scaffolding before content instruction

Answer

Pre-assessing vocabulary knowledge and providing scaffolding activates prior knowledge and reduces cognitive load before the main content is introduced.

Question 4

Cognitive load theory in instructional design suggests that materials should be designed to:

Accepted Answer

Minimize extraneous processing and manage intrinsic load to support learning

Answer

Cognitive load theory holds that working memory is limited, so well-designed instruction reduces irrelevant load and structures content to support schema formation.

Question 5

Which sequencing strategy presents content in overlapping cycles, revisiting topics at increasing levels of complexity?

Accepted Answer

Spiral curriculum

Answer

A spiral curriculum (Bruner) revisits core concepts multiple times with increasing depth, building on prior understanding each time.

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CAE Curriculum Development & Instructional Design 5