CRI Curriculum Design & Development 3

Question 1

In a CRI-aligned program, which document typically serves as the primary guide for what students must know and be able to do upon graduation?

Accepted Answer

Program learning outcomes

Answer

Program learning outcomes define the competencies graduates must demonstrate and drive all curriculum and course design decisions.

Question 2

A court reporting instructor wants to use authentic assessment. Which example BEST reflects this approach?

Accepted Answer

Transcribing a live mock trial proceeding

Answer

Authentic assessment requires students to perform real-world tasks, such as transcribing a mock trial, mirroring actual job conditions.

Question 3

The spiral curriculum concept, associated with Jerome Bruner, recommends:

Accepted Answer

Revisiting core concepts with increasing depth over time

Answer

Bruner's spiral curriculum revisits foundational concepts repeatedly, adding complexity with each encounter to deepen understanding.

Question 4

Which needs assessment method involves observing actual workplace court reporters to identify skill gaps?

Accepted Answer

Job task analysis

Answer

Job task analysis involves systematically observing and documenting tasks performed in the workplace to identify what skills a curriculum must develop.

Question 5

When writing measurable learning objectives, the ABCD model stands for:

Accepted Answer

Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree

Answer

The ABCD model specifies the Audience, the Behavior (observable action), the Condition (context), and the Degree (performance standard).

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CRI Curriculum Design & Development 3