MTS Instructional Design Principles 2

Question 1

Which instructional design model uses a spiral curriculum approach, revisiting concepts with increasing complexity?

Accepted Answer

Bruner's Spiral Model

Answer

Bruner's Spiral Model revisits core concepts repeatedly at increasing levels of complexity to deepen understanding.

Question 2

In Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction, what is the primary purpose of 'eliciting performance'?

Accepted Answer

To provide learners an opportunity to practice and demonstrate the new skill

Answer

Eliciting performance gives learners a chance to actively practice the skill, converting passive reception into active demonstration.

Question 3

A trainer designs a course where learners choose their own path through content modules. This approach is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Learner-centered design

Answer

Learner-centered design gives control to learners over sequence and pacing, supporting autonomy and self-directed learning.

Question 4

When writing a terminal learning objective (TLO), which element describes the standard of acceptable performance?

Accepted Answer

Criterion

Answer

The criterion specifies the minimum acceptable level of performance, such as speed, accuracy, or quality threshold.

Question 5

The concept of 'chunking' in instructional design is derived primarily from:

Accepted Answer

Miller's Law on working memory capacity

Answer

Miller's Law (7±2) established that working memory can hold a limited number of items, leading designers to chunk information into manageable groups.

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