CPLP Trivia 4

Question 1

Which adult learning theory, central to CPLP content, was popularized by Malcolm Knowles?

Accepted Answer

Andragogy

Answer

Malcolm Knowles popularized andragogy, the theory and practice of adult learning, which underpins most CPLP instructional design principles.

Question 2

According to Knowles's andragogy, adults are primarily motivated to learn when:

Accepted Answer

They perceive a need to know or solve a real problem

Answer

Knowles identified that adult learners are motivated by a need to know — they engage deeply when learning addresses real, immediate problems.

Question 3

Bloom's Taxonomy categorizes cognitive learning objectives into how many levels?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Bloom's original Taxonomy (and its 2001 revision) identifies six levels: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.

Question 4

In instructional design, ADDIE stands for:

Accepted Answer

Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate

Answer

ADDIE is the foundational instructional design model: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate.

Question 5

Which instructional design model is iterative and often contrasted with the linear ADDIE model?

Accepted Answer

SAM (Successive Approximation Model)

Answer

The Successive Approximation Model (SAM) by Michael Allen uses rapid prototyping and iterative cycles, contrasting with ADDIE's linear flow.

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