CNE Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

Question 1

What is the primary goal of curriculum development in nursing education?

Accepted Answer

To develop learning experiences that meet learner needs and program goals.

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To design a schedule for clinical rotations.

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To evaluate faculty performance.

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To select textbooks only.

Question 2

Which instructional design model is widely used in nursing education?

Accepted Answer

ADDIE model.

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Waterfall model.

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Scrum framework.

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Lean methodology.

Question 3

What is the key component of instructional design?

Accepted Answer

Instructional objectives.

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Classroom size.

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Faculty salaries.

Answer

Textbook prices.

Question 4

Which teaching strategy encourages critical thinking and learner engagement?

Accepted Answer

Case-based learning.

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Lecture-based teaching.

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Memorization.

Answer

Watching videos only.

Question 5

What is formative assessment used for in instructional design?

Accepted Answer

To provide continuous feedback and guide learning.

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To assign final grades.

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To evaluate faculty only.

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To select textbooks.

Question 6

Why is alignment important in curriculum development?

Accepted Answer

It ensures coherence between objectives, content, and evaluation.

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It reduces the number of exams.

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It allows skipping content.

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It focuses only on student preferences.

Question 7

Which technology tool enhances interactive learning in nursing education?

Accepted Answer

Simulation technology.

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Chalkboard lectures.

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Printed textbooks only.

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Passive video watching.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a needs assessment in curriculum design?

Accepted Answer

To identify learning needs and tailor curriculum accordingly.

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To determine budget allocation.

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To select faculty.

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To schedule exams.

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective learning objectives?

Accepted Answer

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

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Vague and broad.

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Difficult to measure.

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Based on faculty preference.