Facilitation Skills and Instructional Design Flashcards
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Which instructional design model is described as iterative and rapid, using 'savvy start,' 'alpha,' 'beta,' and 'gold' development cycles?
Answer: SAM (Successive Approximation Model)
The Successive Approximation Model (SAM) is an agile, iterative alternative to ADDIE that uses rapid prototyping and progressive refinement cycles.
When a trainer paraphrases a participant's comment before responding, this technique is BEST described as:
Answer: Active listening
Active listening involves paraphrasing or restating what a participant said to confirm understanding and demonstrate that their contribution is valued.
Which element is MOST critical when designing visually effective training slides?
Answer: Maintaining consistent design with minimal text and clear visuals
Effective slides use consistent design, limited text, and clear visuals to support—not replace—the facilitator's verbal delivery and reduce cognitive overload.
A facilitator encounters a dominant participant who speaks during every activity. Which is the BEST strategy to manage this behavior?
Answer: Thank their contribution and redirect by inviting other voices
Acknowledging the dominant participant's contribution while explicitly inviting others maintains group respect and ensures broader participation without creating conflict.
Which type of learning objective uses an action verb to describe observable learner behavior after training?
Answer: Performance-based objective using a measurable verb like 'demonstrate'
Performance-based objectives use observable, measurable action verbs (e.g., demonstrate, calculate, write) so that achievement can be clearly assessed.
In the context of instructional design, 'chunking' content refers to:
Answer: Breaking information into small, manageable units to reduce cognitive overload
Chunking divides content into smaller, logically grouped units so learners can process and retain information without being overwhelmed.
Which evaluation approach should a trainer use DURING a training session to gauge real-time understanding and adjust delivery?
Answer: Formative evaluation
Formative evaluation occurs during instruction (e.g., through polls, questions, or observations) and allows the trainer to adjust pacing and content based on learner responses.