CPI Instructional Design & Curriculum Development 3

Question 1

Which instructional design theory emphasizes that learning occurs best when it is anchored in authentic, real-world problem-solving contexts?

Accepted Answer

Situated learning theory

Answer

Situated learning theory, associated with Lave and Wenger, holds that knowledge is best acquired within authentic contexts that reflect real-world use.

Question 2

An instructor reduces extraneous cognitive load by presenting diagrams and their labels simultaneously rather than separately. This applies which principle?

Accepted Answer

Spatial contiguity principle

Answer

The spatial contiguity principle (Mayer's multimedia learning) states that corresponding text and graphics should be presented near each other to reduce split-attention.

Question 3

A CPI candidate designs a rubric with clearly defined performance criteria for each score level. This type of rubric is called:

Accepted Answer

Analytic rubric

Answer

An analytic rubric breaks performance into distinct criteria, each scored separately with defined descriptors for each level.

Question 4

Which curriculum mapping approach documents what is actually taught, as opposed to what is intended or assessed?

Accepted Answer

Diary map

Answer

A diary map records what the instructor actually taught in real time, capturing the enacted curriculum rather than the planned one.

Question 5

In Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, 'informing learners of the objective' serves to:

Accepted Answer

Set expectations and focus attention

Answer

Informing learners of the objective helps set expectations, directs learner attention, and activates a mental framework for what they are about to learn.

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CPI Instructional Design & Curriculum Development 3