CGA Educational Psychology Principles 5

Question 1

Which instructional strategy is most aligned with constructivist learning theory when onboarding new grant administrators?

Accepted Answer

Using problem-based learning with real grant scenarios

Answer

Constructivism holds that learners build knowledge through active experience and reflection, making problem-based scenarios ideal.

Question 2

In Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, which event immediately follows 'gaining attention' at the start of a lesson?

Accepted Answer

Informing learners of the objective

Answer

Gagne's second event is to inform learners of the learning objective so they know what they are expected to accomplish.

Question 3

A grant trainer uses pre-test scores to assign participants to differentiated learning tracks. This practice applies the educational psychology principle of:

Accepted Answer

Mastery learning and individualized pacing

Answer

Mastery learning allows learners to progress at their own pace based on demonstrated proficiency rather than calendar time.

Question 4

When a grant-funded training program aligns its learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments, this coherent design is known as:

Accepted Answer

Constructive alignment

Answer

Constructive alignment, developed by Biggs, ensures that teaching activities and assessments are fully aligned with intended learning outcomes.

Question 5

An organization measures grant staff competency by comparing performance against a fixed standard (e.g., 90% accuracy on compliance reports) rather than against peer scores. This is a:

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced assessment

Answer

Criterion-referenced assessments measure performance against a predetermined standard rather than relative to other test-takers.

(CGA) Certified Grant Administrator Practice Test

(CGA) Certified Grant Administrator Practice Test

CGA Educational Psychology Principles 5