RCI Curriculum Design & Development 3

Question 1

Which Bloom's Taxonomy level is targeted by an objective asking learners to 'demonstrate the steps of a rescue breath on a manikin'?

Accepted Answer

Application

Answer

Performing a skill on a manikin requires learners to apply learned procedures in a practical context, which corresponds to the Application level.

Question 2

In curriculum design, 'terminal objectives' differ from 'enabling objectives' in that terminal objectives describe:

Accepted Answer

The final learner performance expected at course completion

Answer

Terminal objectives state the overall competency a learner must demonstrate by the end of a course, while enabling objectives are the smaller steps that build toward it.

Question 3

A Red Cross program coordinator wants to ensure a new aquatics curriculum is evidence-based. Which source carries the highest authority for content validation?

Accepted Answer

Peer-reviewed research and national safety standards

Answer

Peer-reviewed research and nationally recognized safety standards provide the most credible, validated foundation for evidence-based curriculum development.

Question 4

Which instructional design principle is violated when a course includes extensive information that does not relate to any of its stated learning objectives?

Accepted Answer

Alignment

Answer

Alignment requires that all course content directly supports stated learning objectives; unrelated content violates this principle and can dilute learner focus.

Question 5

When selecting media and materials for a Red Cross course, the PRIMARY consideration should be:

Accepted Answer

Whether the media supports achievement of the learning objectives

Answer

Media selection must be driven by whether it effectively helps learners achieve the targeted objectives, not by production value or convenience.

(RCI) Red Cross Instructor Certification Practice Test

(RCI) Red Cross Instructor Certification Practice Test

RCI Curriculum Design & Development 3