CNE Curriculum Development & Design Flashcards

Which curriculum design model emphasizes backward design by starting with desired outcomes before planning instruction?

Answer: Wiggins & McTighe Understanding by Design

Wiggins & McTighe's Understanding by Design uses backward design, starting with identifying desired learning outcomes before planning instructional activities.

In nursing education curriculum design, which term describes the logical sequencing of content from simple to complex?

Answer: Sequence

Sequence refers to the logical, progressive ordering of curriculum content from foundational simple concepts to more complex ones.

A nurse educator wants to ensure content does not overlap redundantly between courses. Which curriculum design concept addresses this?

Answer: Articulation

Articulation ensures smooth transitions and prevents unnecessary redundancy of content across courses and levels.

Which type of curriculum refers to what students actually learn as opposed to what is formally planned?

Answer: Experienced curriculum

The experienced curriculum represents what students actually learn from their educational experiences, which may differ from the planned or written curriculum.

A CNE is revising a program's philosophy statement. Which element should be the FIRST consideration?

Answer: Core beliefs about nursing and education

A philosophy statement must first articulate the program's core beliefs and values about nursing, education, and the role of nurses in society.

Which accreditation body for nursing education programs requires curriculum to reflect current evidence-based practice standards in the US?

Answer: ACEN

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requires nursing curricula to incorporate current evidence-based practice standards.