MTS Curriculum Development 5

Question 1

Which curriculum model uses a systems approach with nine instructional events tied to cognitive conditions of learning?

Accepted Answer

Gagné's Conditions of Learning

Answer

Gagné's Conditions of Learning outlines nine events of instruction designed to engage internal learning processes.

Question 2

A learner-centered curriculum design prioritizes:

Accepted Answer

Learner needs, prior knowledge, and active engagement

Answer

Learner-centered design tailors instruction to the characteristics, needs, and goals of the target audience.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY advantage of using a pilot test before full deployment of a new course?

Accepted Answer

It allows identification and correction of design flaws with a representative sample

Answer

A pilot test exposes instructional weaknesses and logistical issues in a controlled setting before wide-scale rollout.

Question 4

Which element distinguishes a performance-based objective from a general learning goal?

Accepted Answer

It includes an observable behavior, condition, and criterion

Answer

Performance-based objectives are specific, measurable, and contain a behavior, condition, and standard that make assessment unambiguous.

Question 5

Spaced practice (distributed practice) is preferred over massed practice in training design because it:

Accepted Answer

Improves long-term retention by spreading practice over time

Answer

Research consistently shows that spacing practice sessions over time enhances retention and skill durability compared to cramming.

(MTS) Master Training Specialist Practice Test