Curriculum Design & Development Flashcards

In experiential learning theory (Kolb), what is the correct sequence of the learning cycle?

Answer: Concrete Experience → Reflective Observation → Abstract Conceptualization → Active Experimentation

Kolb's cycle begins with a Concrete Experience, followed by Reflective Observation, Abstract Conceptualization, and then Active Experimentation.

When developing evaluation criteria for a CTC coaching curriculum, which level of Kirkpatrick's model measures behavioral change on the job?

Answer: Level 3 – Behavior

Kirkpatrick's Level 3 assesses the degree to which participants apply what they learned when back in their work environment.

A CTC is building a coaching skills curriculum and must choose between synchronous and asynchronous delivery. Which factor MOST justifies choosing asynchronous delivery?

Answer: Participants are located across multiple time zones and cannot meet live

Asynchronous delivery best accommodates distributed teams in different time zones, allowing learners to engage on their own schedule.

Which of the following BEST describes 'backward design' in curriculum development?

Answer: Designing assessments and outcomes first, then building content to achieve them

Backward design (Wiggins & McTighe) starts with desired end results and assessments, then plans the instructional experiences needed to reach them.

A CTC notices that team members consistently skip the reflection exercises built into the curriculum. The MOST effective curriculum design response is to:

Answer: Make reflection a graded, mandatory component with accountability built in

Embedding accountability into curriculum design — through grading, peer sharing, or structured check-ins — ensures high-value but easily skipped activities are completed.

Content chunking in curriculum design primarily serves to:

Answer: Break complex information into manageable units that respect cognitive load limits

Chunking aligns with cognitive load theory by grouping related information into digestible units, preventing working memory overload.

When designing a CTC curriculum for adult learners, which principle from Andragogy (Knowles) is MOST important to incorporate?

Answer: Adults are self-directed and bring prior experience that should inform learning design

Knowles' andragogical model emphasizes that adults are self-directed learners whose life and work experiences are a rich resource for the learning process.