Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Flashcards
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A CIT is designing instruction for adult learners. According to Knowles' andragogy principles, adults are BEST motivated by:
Answer: Relevance to their personal and professional lives
Andragogy holds that adult learners are internally motivated and engage most when content connects to their real-life roles and problems.
In curriculum development, what is the purpose of a task analysis?
Answer: To break down job tasks into the steps and knowledge required to perform them
Task analysis decomposes complex job tasks into discrete steps, sub-tasks, and the underlying knowledge needed to perform them.
Which design strategy BEST supports learners who process information at different paces in a self-paced eLearning course?
Answer: Branching scenarios with adaptive feedback
Branching scenarios adapt content pathways based on learner responses, accommodating varying skill levels and learning speeds.
What does SMART stand for in the context of writing learning objectives?
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, ensuring clarity and accountability.
When a CIT conducts a front-end analysis, which document BEST summarizes findings and recommendations for stakeholders?
Answer: Needs analysis report
A needs analysis report documents the performance gap, root causes, target audience, and recommended interventions for stakeholder review.
Which instructional strategy is MOST effective for teaching complex problem-solving skills to experienced professionals?
Answer: Case-based learning with realistic workplace scenarios
Case-based learning engages experienced learners by applying knowledge to realistic, complex problems that mirror actual job challenges.
A subject matter expert (SME) provides content that far exceeds the course time limit. What should the CIT do FIRST?
Answer: Prioritize content based on learning objectives and omit non-essential material
Learning objectives determine what is essential; content that does not support an objective should be omitted or moved to supplemental resources.