FITCO Curriculum Development and Design 2

Question 1

Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired results before planning instructional activities?

Accepted Answer

Backwards Design (Understanding by Design)

Answer

Backwards Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with defining desired learning outcomes before selecting instructional strategies.

Question 2

In curriculum development for correctional officer training, what does 'scope' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The breadth and depth of content covered in the program

Answer

Scope defines how broadly and deeply a curriculum covers its subject matter across all content areas.

Question 3

Which learning domain, as classified by Bloom's Taxonomy, involves physical skills and motor tasks relevant to fitness training?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor

Answer

The psychomotor domain covers physical skills, coordination, and movement, which is directly relevant to fitness and physical training curricula.

Question 4

A needs assessment in curriculum development primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the gap between current and desired competency levels

Answer

A needs assessment identifies the difference between existing skills and required competencies, guiding curriculum content and priorities.

Question 5

When designing a fitness curriculum for correctional officer applicants, which principle ensures content difficulty increases progressively?

Accepted Answer

Sequence

Answer

Sequence refers to the logical ordering of content so that simpler concepts and tasks are mastered before advancing to more complex ones.

(FITCO) Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants Practice Test