CHE Curriculum Design & Development 2

Question 1

Which curriculum design model emphasizes backwards design, starting with desired outcomes before planning instruction?

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD), developed by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with identifying desired learning outcomes and then designs instruction to achieve them.

Question 2

In hospitality education curriculum development, a 'needs assessment' is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify gaps between current and desired learner competencies

Answer

A needs assessment identifies the gap between where learners currently are and where they need to be, guiding curriculum priorities.

Question 3

Competency-based curriculum design in hospitality programs focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Measurable skills and knowledge students must demonstrate

Answer

Competency-based curriculum specifies measurable outcomes — knowledge, skills, and attitudes — students must demonstrate to advance.

Question 4

Which sequencing strategy organizes curriculum content from simple concepts to more complex ones?

Accepted Answer

Simple-to-complex sequencing

Answer

Simple-to-complex sequencing builds foundational knowledge first, then progressively introduces more advanced and nuanced content.

Question 5

A hospitality educator uses a 'spiral curriculum' approach. This means students:

Accepted Answer

Revisit key concepts with increasing depth across courses

Answer

A spiral curriculum, associated with Bruner, revisits core concepts repeatedly at increasing levels of complexity throughout the program.

(CHE) Certified Hospitality Educator Practice Test

(CHE) Certified Hospitality Educator Practice Test

CHE Curriculum Design & Development 2