Curriculum Development & Training Delivery Flashcards

A CST is asked by a corporate client to remove the Scrum values from the CSM curriculum to save time. What is the correct response?

Answer: Decline, as Scrum values are part of the Scrum framework and required for Scrum Alliance certification courses

Scrum Alliance requires CSTs to teach the full Scrum framework including values; CSTs cannot remove mandatory curriculum elements.

What does 'scaffolding' mean in the context of Scrum curriculum design?

Answer: Providing temporary support structures that guide learners to understanding, then gradually removing them

Scaffolding, from Vygotsky's ZPD theory, involves providing structured support that is gradually withdrawn as learner competence grows.

A CST has 30 participants in a CSPO class who have very mixed Agile experience levels. What facilitation strategy best addresses this diversity?

Answer: Use mixed-experience table groups so experienced participants can mentor others during activities

Mixed-experience groups leverage peer teaching, which benefits both the novice (instruction) and the expert (consolidation through explanation).

Which of the following best describes the 'backward design' approach as applied to a CST developing a Scrum module?

Answer: Begin with desired learning outcomes, then design assessments, then choose activities that prepare learners for those assessments

Backward design (Wiggins & McTighe) starts with the end in mind: outcomes → assessment → instruction.

A participant dominates every group discussion in a CSM class, preventing quieter participants from contributing. What is the most effective CST intervention?

Answer: Use structured facilitation techniques such as round-robin, silent writing, or talking chips to distribute participation

Structured techniques redistribute voice without singling out individuals, preserving psychological safety while enabling all voices.

What is the purpose of 'learning objectives' aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy in a CST's curriculum design?

Answer: To specify the depth of cognitive engagement expected—from recall to analysis to creation

Bloom's Taxonomy helps CSTs design objectives at the right cognitive level, ensuring activities match the intended depth of understanding.

A CST delivers a Scrum training to a team that is about to start their first Sprint the following Monday. How should the CST adjust delivery priorities?

Answer: Emphasize immediately applicable skills: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, and role clarity, with practice simulations

When application is imminent, just-in-time relevance demands prioritizing actionable skills over historical or advanced content.