MTS Curriculum Development 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Backward Design (UbD)

Answer

Backward Design, developed by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with end goals and works backward to plan assessments and instruction.

Question 2

A Master Training Specialist is revising a course because learners consistently fail a specific module. What should be the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a formative evaluation to identify root causes

Answer

Formative evaluation identifies specific weaknesses during development or delivery so targeted improvements can be made.

Question 3

Which learning domain includes skills such as assembling equipment and performing physical procedures?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor

Answer

The psychomotor domain covers physical and motor skills, from imitation to automaticity.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a course map in curriculum development?

Accepted Answer

To visually sequence and align lessons with terminal objectives

Answer

A course map provides a visual overview of how lessons, topics, and objectives are sequenced and aligned across the curriculum.

Question 5

Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) relate to Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs) in which way?

Accepted Answer

ELOs are the subordinate skills that support mastery of the TLO

Answer

ELOs represent the sub-skills and knowledge components learners must acquire to achieve the overarching TLO.

(MTS) Master Training Specialist Practice Test