COE Curriculum Design & Program Planning Flashcards
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When designing a multi-day outdoor education program, which foundational step should occur FIRST?
Answer: Defining clear learning objectives aligned with participant needs
Learning objectives must be defined first so every subsequent planning decision supports those intended outcomes.
Which curriculum model is most commonly applied in experiential outdoor education programs?
Answer: Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle
Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle (concrete experience → reflective observation → abstract conceptualization → active experimentation) underpins most outdoor education curricula.
A COE program serves participants aged 10–14 with mixed ability levels. What is the BEST curricular approach?
Answer: Differentiated instruction with tiered challenges
Differentiated instruction allows educators to scaffold activities so every participant experiences appropriate challenge and success.
In backward design for outdoor education, what does the educator establish LAST?
Answer: Specific learning activities and experiences
Backward design (Wiggins & McTighe) establishes goals, then assessments, and finally the learning activities — activities come last.
Which element is ESSENTIAL when sequencing activities in a COE program curriculum?
Answer: Progressive difficulty that builds on prior skills
Sequencing activities from simple to complex ensures participants build competence and confidence incrementally.
A site-specific hazard assessment reveals a planned river crossing is unsafe for the group. What should the outdoor educator do?
Answer: Modify the itinerary to remove or replace the activity
Program plans must be flexible; identified hazards require activity modification or substitution to maintain participant safety.