Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Flashcards

Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction begins with which event?

Answer: Gain attention

Gaining attention is the first event, before informing learners of objectives.

Which Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle addresses offering multiple ways for learners to demonstrate knowledge?

Answer: Multiple means of action and expression

Action and expression covers varied ways for learners to show what they know.

In Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation, which level measures whether learners apply skills on the job?

Answer: Level 3: Behavior

Level 3 measures transfer of learning into changed behavior.

Cognitive load theory suggests that to reduce extraneous load, a designer should:

Answer: Remove unnecessary elements that don't support the objective

Eliminating non-essential content frees working memory for learning.

Which statement best describes scaffolding in course design?

Answer: Providing temporary supports that are gradually withdrawn as competence grows

Scaffolding offers structured support that fades as learners become independent.

Which accessibility practice is required for instructional videos?

Answer: Accurate captions and transcripts

Captions and transcripts support deaf and hard-of-hearing learners and meet accessibility standards like WCAG.

A needs analysis finds learners lack a skill because of poor workplace tools, not lack of knowledge. Training is:

Answer: Unlikely to close the gap alone

Performance gaps caused by environment or tools are not solved by instruction alone.