MTLE Curriculum Planning and Design

Question 1

Which curriculum design model begins with identifying desired learning outcomes and then works backward to design instruction?

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

Answer

Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe) uses backward design: establish desired results, determine acceptable evidence, then plan learning experiences.

Question 2

Scope in curriculum planning refers to:

Accepted Answer

The breadth and depth of content to be covered

Answer

Scope defines what content is included in a curriculum and to what depth, ensuring comprehensive and appropriately bounded coverage of learning standards.

Question 3

Sequence in curriculum planning refers to:

Accepted Answer

The order in which content is taught

Answer

Sequence determines the logical or developmental order in which content is presented, ensuring students build knowledge progressively and coherently.

Question 4

A 'spiral curriculum,' as described by Bruner, revisits topics at increasing levels of complexity. This design principle MOST supports:

Accepted Answer

Deepening understanding through repeated exposure over time

Answer

Bruner's spiral curriculum intentionally reintroduces key concepts with greater depth and sophistication, strengthening understanding through iterative engagement.

Question 5

Which component of a lesson plan describes what students will be able to do by the end of the lesson?

Accepted Answer

Learning objective

Answer

Learning objectives clearly state the expected student outcomes in observable, measurable terms, guiding all other lesson plan components.

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MTLE - Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations Practice Test

MTLE Curriculum Planning and Design