Curriculum Theories, Principles, and Instructional Design Midterm Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering curriculum theories, instructional design models, quality assurance frameworks, and flexible learning strategies based on the BASC Midterm Examination transcript.

Model A (Enriched Virtual)

A delivery model where learners complete the majority of their work online but are required to attend the physical campus for scheduled, mandatory "touchpoint" sessions.

Model B (Flipped Learning)

An instructional model where learners engage with primary lecture content independently (pre-class), while scheduled on-campus hours are dedicated to collaborative problem-solving and direct teacher coaching.

GIDA

An acronym for Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas, which often lack cellular signal and stable internet connectivity.

Repository Model

An online instructional approach that relies heavily on uploading high-quality PDFs for independent reading followed by a single high-stakes quiz.

CC BY-NC-SA

A Creative Commons license requiring Attribution, Non-Commercial use, and Share-Alike conditions, ensuring adaptations remain open and free under the same terms.

Backward Design

A results-oriented instructional framework that follows a tactical sequence: first, identify the Desired Results; second, determine Assessment Evidence; and third, plan instructional activities.

Study Guide (Course Module)

The "teacher on paper" within a Course Pack that narratively guides content with activities, self-assessments, and reflection points.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

A framework used in Learning Design to proactively remove barriers for diverse learners through multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression.

Multiple Means of Representation

A UDL strategy that offering content through varied formats, such as podcasts, text-based transcripts with alt-text, and simplified conceptual graphics.

Authentic Assessment

An evaluation method where students perform tasks that mirror real-world professional challenges rather than merely recalling theoretical definitions.

Feedforward Mechanism

Tactical opportunities within an assessment system for students to act on feedback before final grading occurs.

Closing the Loop

An institutional leadership action that integrates regular content review schedules and formal student feedback systems for continuous instructional improvement.

Open Educational Resources (OERs)

Instructional materials that allow faculty to Revise and Remix content, enabling the alignment of global theories with local professional standards.

Constructive Alignment

The strategic synchronization of assessments and learning activities with intended learning outcomes to ensure educational equity and effectiveness.

Asynchronous Offline (Modular) Mode

A delivery system where learners engage with printed modules independently without the requirement for real-time digital connectivity.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Quality Assurance Toolkit

A quality assurance framework used to analyze and propose institutional policies for online learning, such as "Mobile-First and Low-Bandwidth" strategies.

Commonwealth of Learning Quality Assurance Rubric

A systematic tool used to evaluate flexible learning programs across categories such as Learner Support, Assessment, and Technology.

Strategic Localization Policy

An institutional mandate requiring that adopted resources allow for contextualization (adding local case studies) and translation into local dialects.