CFD Curriculum Design & Development 2

Question 1

Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired results before determining assessment evidence and then planning instruction?

Accepted Answer

Backward Design (UbD)

Answer

Backward Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with desired results, then assessment evidence, then learning experiences.

Question 2

A faculty developer is helping a colleague align course assessments to learning outcomes. Which principle is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Constructive alignment

Answer

Constructive alignment, coined by John Biggs, ensures teaching, learning activities, and assessments are aligned with intended learning outcomes.

Question 3

When developing a curriculum map, what does horizontal alignment refer to?

Accepted Answer

Coordination of content and skills within a single course or level

Answer

Horizontal alignment ensures consistency and coordination of curriculum elements across courses or sections at the same level.

Question 4

Which approach to curriculum sequencing presents foundational concepts early and revisits them with increasing complexity throughout a program?

Accepted Answer

Spiral curriculum

Answer

The spiral curriculum, proposed by Bruner, revisits core concepts repeatedly with growing depth and complexity over time.

Question 5

A department is reviewing whether their program outcomes reflect the needs of employers and society. Which type of curriculum analysis are they conducting?

Accepted Answer

External alignment review

Answer

External alignment review examines how well program outcomes correspond to external stakeholder needs such as employers, accreditors, and societal demands.

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CFD Curriculum Design & Development 2