Facilitation Skills and Instructional Design Flashcards
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Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction begins with which first event?
Answer: Gaining attention
Gaining attention is the first of Gagne's Nine Events, ensuring learners are mentally ready and motivated to receive instruction.
A trainer uses a case study where participants analyze a real workplace conflict. Which instructional strategy does this BEST represent?
Answer: Problem-based learning
Problem-based learning (PBL) uses real or simulated problems to engage learners in analysis, critical thinking, and solution development.
Which type of question is MOST useful for checking participant comprehension during a training session?
Answer: Probing open-ended questions
Probing open-ended questions encourage participants to articulate their understanding, revealing depth of comprehension and areas needing clarification.
In instructional design, what is a 'storyboard' used for?
Answer: Visually planning the sequence and content of a course
A storyboard is a visual blueprint that outlines the sequence, content, media, and interactions of a training course before development begins.
Which facilitation technique involves having small groups discuss a topic and then report their conclusions to the full group?
Answer: Buzz group
Buzz groups involve small teams discussing a topic briefly and then sharing key points with the larger audience, increasing participation and idea diversity.
Which principle of adult learning (andragogy) states that adults are most motivated to learn when training is directly applicable to their current roles or life situations?
Answer: Orientation to learning
Orientation to learning (problem-centered learning) reflects adults' preference for training that solves immediate real-world challenges relevant to their current situation.
A corporate trainer uses an icebreaker activity at the start of a session. What is the PRIMARY training purpose of this activity?
Answer: To reduce anxiety and build psychological safety among participants
Icebreakers reduce participant anxiety and create a psychologically safe environment, making learners more comfortable engaging and sharing throughout the session.