TS Curriculum Design & Development 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Backward Design (UbD)

Answer

Backward Design, popularized by Wiggins and McTighe, starts with the end goals and works backward to determine acceptable evidence and then instruction.

Question 2

A trainer is designing a course for adult learners returning to the workforce. Which principle of andragogy is MOST important to apply?

Accepted Answer

Connecting content to learners' prior experience

Answer

Andragogy emphasizes that adult learners are self-directed and learn best when content is connected to their existing experience and immediate needs.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a task analysis in curriculum development?

Accepted Answer

To break down job duties into teachable skills and knowledge

Answer

Task analysis deconstructs complex job roles into discrete tasks and sub-tasks that can then be translated into learning objectives and content.

Question 4

Which sequencing strategy organizes curriculum content from the most general concepts to increasingly specific details?

Accepted Answer

Elaboration theory

Answer

Elaboration theory, developed by Reigeluth, sequences content by starting with a simple overview and progressively elaborating on details.

Question 5

A learning objective states: 'Given a customer complaint scenario, the learner will resolve the issue using company policy within 5 minutes.' Which component is missing from a fully written objective?

Accepted Answer

Nothing — the objective is complete

Answer

The objective contains all four Mager components: condition (given a scenario), audience (the learner), performance (resolve), and degree (within 5 minutes).

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TS Curriculum Design & Development 2