Constructive Alignment Quiz

What does "constructive" refer to in "constructive alignment"?

• Building a strong classroom environment

• Giving constructive criticism to students

• Learners constructing their own meaning through relevant learning activities

• Constructing materials to fit into the LMS

Which of the following best defines "alignment" in constructive alignment?

• Making sure all lectures follow the same format

• Ensuring consistency across courses in a programme

• Matching learning outcomes with teaching methods and assessment tasks

• Ensuring students attend all synchronous sessions

Which of the following scenarios shows poor constructive alignment?

• Learning outcome: "Critically evaluate data"; Assessment: Write a critical review

• Learning outcome: "Apply design thinking"; Activity: Case-based design workshop

• Learning outcome: "List five benefits of e-learning"; Assessment: Group project presentation

• Learning outcome: "Create a marketing plan"; Assessment: Students develop a full marketing plan

In an ODL context, how can instructors ensure constructive alignment is maintained?

• Use only pre-recorded lectures

• Focus on content delivery more than assessment

• Align online activities, materials, and assessments with the intended outcomes

• Let students choose their own learning outcomes

Why is constructive alignment important in Self-Instructional Materials (SIM)?

• It helps reduce printing costs

• It ensures learners are engaged and guided toward meaningful achievement of outcomes

• It allows instructors to write freely without constraints

• It limits the content to only what is assessable

What does SIM stand for in the context of ODL?

• Standard Instructional Manual

• Self-Instructional Material

• Student Information Module

• Structured Interactive Manual

What is the primary goal of Self-Instructional Material (SIM)?

• To provide long readings with complex theories

• To replace all face-to-face classes

• To enable learners to study independently with clear guidance, interaction, and support

• To entertain learners with videos and animations only