Instructional Design Principles Flashcards

What model is most commonly associated with systematic instructional design?

Answer: ADDIE

The ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) is the most widely used systematic instructional design framework.

In the Analysis phase of ADDIE, what is the primary goal?

Answer: Identifying performance gaps and learner needs

The Analysis phase focuses on identifying performance gaps, learner characteristics, and training needs before any design begins.

What does a learning objective refer to in instructional design?

Answer: A measurable statement of what learners will be able to do after training

A learning objective is a specific, measurable statement describing the performance learners should demonstrate after instruction.

Which learning theory emphasizes that learners construct knowledge through experience?

Answer: Constructivism

Constructivism holds that learners build new knowledge by connecting it to prior experiences and actively constructing meaning.

What is the purpose of a task analysis in instructional design?

Answer: To break down complex skills into component steps

Task analysis deconstructs complex job tasks into sequential steps to inform instructional content and sequencing.

Bloom's Taxonomy is primarily used in instructional design to:

Answer: Write learning objectives at varying cognitive levels

Bloom's Taxonomy provides a hierarchical framework for writing learning objectives from lower-order to higher-order thinking skills.