Instructional Design Models and Theories

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What is the primary focus of the problem-centred approach in instruction?

Activating existing knowledge

Engaging learners at the problem and task levels (correct)

Providing opportunities for application

Supporting integration into the real world

According to Merrill's principles of instruction, what is the purpose of including demonstrations?

To provide opportunities for application

To support integration into the real world

To promote problem-centred learning

To activate existing knowledge (correct)

What is the primary goal of tapping into learners' existing knowledge and experiences in instructional design?

To create a contrived experience

To make tasks more engaging and authentic (correct)

To provide a direct experience

To focus on theoretical knowledge

What is the relationship between the complexity of the problem and the scaffolding of learning in the problem-centred approach?

The complexity of the problem increases as scaffolding increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of supporting integration into the real world in instructional design?

It increases the transfer of learning to real-world situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an instructional design model?

To organize pedagogical scenarios Signup and view all the answers

According to Driscoll and Carliner, what does the design process and product represent?

A framework of thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the instructor in the problem-centred approach?

To provide guidance and support as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cone of Experience, according to Edgar Dale?

A visual analogy of the learning process Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the 8M's of teaching?

Effective instruction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of direct experience, according to Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience?

Participating in a simulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between direct experience and contrived experience, according to Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience?

Level of realism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of informing students of the objectives or outcomes for the course and individual lessons?

To help students understand what they are expected to learn and do Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of helping students make sense of new information by relating it to something they already know?

Asking questions about previous learning experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the instructional design principle of stimulation?

Providing novelty, uncertainty, and surprise to students Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of active learning?

Participating in a group discussion on a course topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of presenting multiple versions of the same content?

To accommodate different learning styles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of incorporating prior learning into current activities?

Relating new information to prior learning experiences Signup and view all the answers