TS Instructional Design & Development 2

Question 1

A trainer is designing a course for adult learners who have prior experience with the topic. Which principle of adult learning (andragogy) should most influence the design?

Accepted Answer

Leverage learners' prior experience as a resource for learning

Answer

Andragogy holds that adults bring valuable prior experience that should be activated and connected to new learning.

Question 2

When using Bloom's Taxonomy to write learning objectives, which verb is most appropriate for the 'Apply' level?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate

Answer

The 'Apply' level requires learners to use knowledge in new situations, best captured by action verbs like 'demonstrate' or 'execute'.

Question 3

A needs assessment reveals a performance gap caused by lack of motivation rather than lack of skill. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Recommend a non-training intervention such as incentives or job redesign

Answer

When the root cause is motivational, training will not close the gap; non-training interventions address the actual cause.

Question 4

Which instructional strategy best supports transfer of learning from training to the job?

Accepted Answer

Using practice scenarios that closely mirror real work situations

Answer

High-fidelity practice scenarios create conditions that mirror the job, improving near and far transfer.

Question 5

In the Successive Approximation Model (SAM), what distinguishes it from the traditional ADDIE model?

Accepted Answer

SAM uses iterative, rapid prototyping cycles throughout development

Answer

SAM replaces ADDIE's linear phases with rapid, iterative cycles of design, prototype, and review.

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TS Instructional Design & Development 2