#1
Which principle focuses on aligning instruction with the desired learning outcomes?
Alignment principle
ExplanationInstruction should be structured to match intended learning goals.
#2
What does the 'A' in the ADDIE model stand for?
Analysis
ExplanationADDIE's first stage involves analyzing needs and goals.
#3
What is the primary focus of formative assessment in instructional design?
Providing feedback to improve ongoing learning processes
ExplanationFormative assessment aims to enhance learning through feedback.
#4
In the context of educational technology, what does the acronym LMS stand for?
Learning Management System
ExplanationLMS facilitates the administration and delivery of educational content.
#5
Which of the following is not a component of the ADDIE instructional design model?
Delivery
ExplanationDelivery is not explicitly delineated as a stage in ADDIE.
#6
What does the term 'pedagogy' primarily refer to?
The art and science of teaching children
ExplanationPedagogy concerns the theory and practice of teaching children.
#7
Which model emphasizes the importance of social interaction in learning?
Vygotsky's Social Development Theory
ExplanationSocial interaction is key for cognitive development, as per Vygotsky.
#8
Which of the following is a principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
Provide multiple means of representation
ExplanationUDL advocates for diverse methods of content presentation.
#9
Which theory emphasizes the importance of learners constructing their own understanding and knowledge through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences?
Constructivism
ExplanationLearners build knowledge through experience and reflection, per constructivism.
#10
According to Bloom's Taxonomy, which of the following represents the highest order of cognitive skills?
Creating
ExplanationCreating involves the highest level of cognitive processing in Bloom's Taxonomy.
#11
In Dick and Carey's Systems Approach Model, what is the first step?
Identify Instructional Goals
ExplanationSetting clear instructional goals initiates Dick and Carey's model.
#12
What principle of multimedia learning suggests that people learn better from words and pictures than from words alone?
Multimedia Principle
ExplanationMultimedia aids learning by combining visual and textual information.
#13
In the context of Mayer's Principles of Multimedia Learning, what does the 'Coherence Principle' suggest?
People learn better when extraneous material is excluded
ExplanationExcluding unnecessary elements aids learning comprehension.
#14
What does the 'S' in the SAMR Model for integrating technology in education stand for?
Substitution
ExplanationSAMR starts with substituting traditional methods with technology.
#15
Which of the following theories is most likely to advocate for the use of real-world tasks, mentorship, and apprenticeships as key components of the learning process?
Situated Learning Theory
ExplanationSituated Learning emphasizes real-world context and social interaction in learning.
#16
Which instructional design model is specifically focused on performance improvement?
The Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
ExplanationSAM focuses on iterative improvement of performance.
#17
In which of the following models is the focus primarily on ensuring that learning transfers to the job or real-world application?
Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Training Evaluation
#18
What does the 'Constructive Alignment' theory in educational design emphasize?
The alignment between the teacher's intentions and the student's activities