CRI Curriculum Design & Development 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which curriculum model emphasizes backward design, starting with desired results before planning instruction?
- Tyler Rationale
- Understanding by Design (UbD) (Correct answer)
- Taba Model
- Dick and Carey Model
Correct answer: Understanding by Design (UbD)
Understanding by Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, uses backward design starting with identifying desired outcomes.
Question 2: In shorthand instruction, what does a 'scope' refer to in scope and sequence planning?
- The time allocated to each lesson
- The breadth of content to be covered in a course (Correct answer)
- The order in which skills are introduced
- The difficulty level of dictation passages
Correct 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.
Question 3: A CRI instructor revising a steno theory curriculum wants to ensure skill transfer. Which approach best supports transfer of learning?
- Drilling identical exercises repeatedly
- Using varied practice contexts and authentic tasks (Correct answer)
- Focusing exclusively on speed drills
- Limiting practice to controlled lab settings
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which type of curriculum alignment ensures that what is taught matches what is assessed?
- Horizontal alignment
- Vertical alignment
- Instructional alignment (Correct answer)
- Spiral alignment
Correct answer: Instructional alignment
Instructional alignment (also called curriculum alignment) ensures consistency between learning objectives, instruction, and assessment.
Question 5: When developing a court reporting program curriculum, horizontal alignment refers to:
- Consistency of content across courses at the same level (Correct answer)
- Building complexity of skills across semesters
- Matching objectives to national certification standards
- Sequencing theory before speed building
Correct 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.
Question 6: A formative curriculum evaluation is BEST described as:
- An end-of-program assessment to measure graduate outcomes
- Ongoing evaluation during development to improve the curriculum (Correct answer)
- A national accreditation review conducted every five years
- Student satisfaction surveys administered after course completion
Correct answer: Ongoing evaluation during development to improve the curriculum
Formative evaluation is conducted during curriculum development to identify areas for improvement before full implementation.
Question 7: Which Bloom's Taxonomy level is demonstrated when a student can break down a steno brief into its phonetic components?
- Remember
- Understand
- Analyze (Correct answer)
- Create
Correct answer: Analyze
Analysis involves breaking down material into component parts to understand its structure, which is demonstrated when deconstructing a steno brief.
CRI Curriculum Design & Development 2
Which curriculum model emphasizes backward design, starting with desired results before planning instruction?