Curriculum Design & Development Flashcards

Which curriculum model emphasizes backward design, starting with desired results before planning instruction?

Answer: Understanding by Design (UbD)

Understanding by Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, uses backward design starting with identifying desired outcomes.

In shorthand instruction, what does a 'scope' refer to in scope and sequence planning?

Answer: The breadth of content to be covered in a course

Scope refers to the range and breadth of content topics that will be addressed within a curriculum.

A CRI instructor revising a steno theory curriculum wants to ensure skill transfer. Which approach best supports transfer of learning?

Answer: Using varied practice contexts and authentic tasks

Varied practice contexts and authentic tasks help students apply skills in real-world conditions, promoting transfer of learning.

Which type of curriculum alignment ensures that what is taught matches what is assessed?

Answer: Instructional alignment

Instructional alignment (also called curriculum alignment) ensures consistency between learning objectives, instruction, and assessment.

When developing a court reporting program curriculum, horizontal alignment refers to:

Answer: Consistency of content across courses at the same level

Horizontal alignment ensures that courses at the same level maintain consistency in content, rigor, and expectations.

A formative curriculum evaluation is BEST described as:

Answer: Ongoing evaluation during development to improve the curriculum

Formative evaluation is conducted during curriculum development to identify areas for improvement before full implementation.

Which Bloom's Taxonomy level is demonstrated when a student can break down a steno brief into its phonetic components?

Answer: Analyze

Analysis involves breaking down material into component parts to understand its structure, which is demonstrated when deconstructing a steno brief.