CPI Instructional Design & Curriculum Development

Question 1

What is the first step in the instructional design process?

Accepted Answer

Needs assessment

Answer

Needs assessment identifies gaps between current performance and desired outcomes to guide curriculum development.

Question 2

What does Bloom's Taxonomy help educators design?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive learning objectives

Answer

Bloom's Taxonomy guides the development of learning objectives across cognitive levels.

Question 3

Why is alignment important in curriculum development?

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistency in learning and evaluation

Answer

Alignment ensures that objectives, instruction, and assessment are in sync for effective learning.

Question 4

What is formative assessment?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing feedback tools during learning

Answer

Formative assessments provide ongoing feedback to improve instruction and student learning.

Question 5

What is backward design?

Accepted Answer

Starting with end goals and planning backward

Answer

Backward design starts with the end goals or learning outcomes and then plans instruction accordingly.

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