Backward Design Framework Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of expressing course goals in the form of measurable learning objectives?

To ensure that all course content is directly relevant to the learning goals

To encourage instructors to design more engaging course activities and assessments

To provide clear guidance to students about what is expected of them and how their performance will be assessed (correct)

To allow instructors to more easily compare their course to those taught by other educators

According to the passage, which of the following best describes the relationship between learning goals and learning objectives?

Learning goals and learning objectives are distinct concepts, with learning goals being the overarching aims and learning objectives being the specific, measurable statements of intended learning (correct)

Learning objectives are broad statements of intended learning, while learning goals are more specific and measurable

Learning objectives are more general statements of intended learning, while learning goals are more specific and measurable

Learning goals and learning objectives are used interchangeably to refer to the same thing

Which of the following is NOT identified as a benefit of using well-written learning objectives?

Allowing instructors to more easily compare their course to those taught by other educators (correct)

Ensuring that all critical course components are purposefully aligned to support student learning

Providing a compass for instructors to select appropriate content, activities, teaching strategies, and technologies

Guiding the design of fair course assessment plans

According to the passage, what is the primary difference between learning goals and learning objectives?

Learning goals are broader statements of intended learning, while learning objectives are more specific and measurable Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the course design process, according to the passage?

Determining the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that students should gain by the end of the term Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between learning goals and learning objectives, as described in the passage?

Learning goals are broader statements of intended learning, while learning objectives provide clear criteria for assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective learning objective?

Time-bound for the instructor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Bloom's Taxonomy when writing learning objectives?

To determine the level of cognitive activity the objective is targeting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST way to start a well-written learning objective?

Students will be able to... Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a measurable learning objective?

Describe the steps of the scientific method Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN purpose of having clear learning objectives in a course?

To allow students to direct and monitor their own learning Signup and view all the answers

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