Curriculum Development and Design Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a competency-based curriculum approach?
Answer: Curriculum structured around demonstrable skills and performance standards
Competency-based curricula define what learners must be able to do and assess mastery of those abilities rather than measuring time in training.
The ADDIE instructional design model stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and:
Answer: Evaluation
ADDIE concludes with Evaluation, where the effectiveness of the training program is measured and improvements are identified.
Which term describes the alignment between learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessment methods in curriculum design?
Answer: Constructive alignment
Constructive alignment, a concept by Biggs, ensures that all curriculum components work together coherently toward the same learning outcomes.
In physical fitness training curricula, periodization refers to:
Answer: Systematically varying training volume and intensity over time to optimize performance
Periodization is a structured approach to training that cycles phases of volume and intensity to maximize fitness gains and reduce injury risk.
Which type of objective specifies the conditions under which a learner must demonstrate a skill, the behavior expected, and the standard of performance?
Answer: Behavioral objective
Behavioral objectives, also called performance objectives, include three components: condition, behavior, and criterion (standard).
When curriculum developers conduct a job analysis for correctional officer training, they primarily aim to:
Answer: Identify the duties, tasks, and competencies required for effective job performance
Job analysis systematically identifies the tasks and competencies required for a position, forming the foundation of relevant training curriculum.
Which curriculum integration strategy combines physical fitness training with scenario-based correctional officer simulations?
Answer: Transdisciplinary integration
Transdisciplinary integration organizes curriculum around real-world contexts and problems rather than subject boundaries, blending fitness and operational skills.