COE COE Curriculum Design & Program Planning

Question 1

When designing a multi-day outdoor education program, which foundational step should occur FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Defining clear learning objectives aligned with participant needs

Answer

Booking equipment rentals

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Selecting the outdoor venue

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Assigning instructor roles

Question 2

Which curriculum model is most commonly applied in experiential outdoor education programs?

Accepted Answer

Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle

Answer

Direct instruction model

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Bloom's Taxonomy lecture model

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Mastery learning model

Question 3

A COE program serves participants aged 10–14 with mixed ability levels. What is the BEST curricular approach?

Accepted Answer

Differentiated instruction with tiered challenges

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One uniform lesson plan for all participants

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Advanced-only content to raise the group standard

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Eliminating all physical challenges to ensure safety

Question 4

In backward design for outdoor education, what does the educator establish LAST?

Accepted Answer

Specific learning activities and experiences

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Acceptable evidence of learning

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Desired learning results

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Assessment criteria

Question 5

Which element is ESSENTIAL when sequencing activities in a COE program curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Progressive difficulty that builds on prior skills

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Random ordering to keep participants engaged

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Starting with the most complex challenge first

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Separating physical and cognitive activities entirely

Question 6

A site-specific hazard assessment reveals a planned river crossing is unsafe for the group. What should the outdoor educator do?

Accepted Answer

Modify the itinerary to remove or replace the activity

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Proceed if most participants consent

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Reduce the group size for the crossing

Answer

Skip the hazard assessment findings