Instructional Methods & Techniques Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the Socratic method as applied in a hospitality education setting?
Answer: The instructor poses probing questions to guide students toward deeper understanding
The Socratic method uses strategic questioning to challenge assumptions and stimulate reflective, critical thinking.
An instructor uses 'think-pair-share' at the start of a revenue management lesson. What learning outcome does this primarily support?
Answer: Activation of prior knowledge and peer-to-peer articulation
Think-pair-share activates prior knowledge and promotes articulation of ideas through structured peer conversation before whole-class discussion.
In hospitality educator training, 'scaffolding' refers to:
Answer: Providing temporary instructional support that is gradually removed as competence grows
Scaffolding offers guided support—hints, models, or prompts—that is withdrawn as the learner gains independence.
A hotel training manager conducts a demonstration of proper tableside service, then has trainees immediately attempt the same task. This sequence follows which instructional principle?
Answer: Modeling followed by guided practice
Modeling followed by guided practice applies Bandura's social learning theory—observe, then replicate with support.
Which term describes instruction where learners work at their own pace through pre-sequenced content, typically using branching logic to address mistakes?
Answer: Programmed instruction
Programmed instruction delivers self-paced, step-by-step content with immediate feedback and corrective branches on wrong answers.
During a debrief after a simulation, an educator asks: 'What happened? Why did it happen? How does it connect to real work?' These questions follow which debriefing model?
Answer: The GAS model (Gather, Analyze, Summarize)
The GAS debriefing model guides reflection through gathering observations, analyzing causes, and summarizing transferable lessons.
A CHE uses 'backward design' to build a hospitality leadership course. The FIRST step in backward design is to:
Answer: Determine the desired learning outcomes
Backward design (Wiggins & McTighe) begins by identifying desired outcomes before planning assessments or instructional activities.