Curriculum Design & Development Flashcards

In the ADDIE instructional design model, what is the primary purpose of the 'Analysis' phase?

Answer: Identifying learner needs, gaps, and goals

The Analysis phase identifies the problem, target audience, existing knowledge, learning environment, and goals before any design begins.

Which approach to sequencing court reporting curriculum content presents prerequisite skills before more complex ones?

Answer: Hierarchical sequencing

Hierarchical sequencing ensures prerequisite skills (like steno theory) are mastered before advancing to dependent skills (like speed building).

A CRI candidate reviewing a syllabus sees the phrase 'Students will appreciate the importance of accuracy.' Why is this a poor learning objective?

Answer: It uses an unobservable, unmeasurable verb

Verbs like 'appreciate' are internal states that cannot be observed or measured; effective objectives require observable, measurable action verbs.

Which type of validity evidence confirms that a court reporting certification exam covers the full range of competencies required in the profession?

Answer: Content validity

Content validity ensures an assessment adequately samples the domain of knowledge and skills relevant to the profession being tested.

What distinguishes summative evaluation from formative evaluation in curriculum development?

Answer: Summative evaluation occurs after implementation to judge overall effectiveness

Summative evaluation takes place after the curriculum has been implemented to determine its overall effectiveness and outcomes.

An instructor building a court reporting curriculum wants to ensure prerequisite skills are reinforced at higher levels throughout the program. This is an example of:

Answer: Vertical articulation

Vertical articulation ensures skills introduced at one level are reinforced and built upon in subsequent levels of the program.

In competency-based education (CBE), students advance when they:

Answer: Demonstrate mastery of defined competencies

CBE measures progression by demonstrated mastery of specific competencies rather than time spent in class or seat hours.