CHE Instructional Design & Teaching Methodologies 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which learning theory posits that new knowledge is built upon a learner's existing mental frameworks?
- Behaviorism
- Cognitivism
- Constructivism (Correct answer)
- Humanism
Correct answer: Constructivism
Constructivism holds that learners actively construct understanding by connecting new information to prior knowledge schemas.
Question 2: A CHE instructor uses a hotel check-in scenario with role cards to practice conflict resolution. This is an example of:
- Case study analysis
- Role-play simulation (Correct answer)
- Lecture demonstration
- Problem-based learning
Correct answer: Role-play simulation
Role-play simulation assigns participants fictional roles to practice real-world skills in a controlled, scenario-based environment.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a task analysis during the instructional design process?
- To determine learner motivation levels
- To identify specific steps and knowledge required to perform a job task (Correct answer)
- To evaluate the effectiveness of existing training
- To set the course budget
Correct answer: To identify specific steps and knowledge required to perform a job task
Task analysis breaks a job duty into its component steps and required knowledge so instruction directly targets performance gaps.
Question 4: Which delivery format is most appropriate for teaching a large cohort of seasonal hospitality hires a standardized safety procedure quickly?
- Independent mentorship
- Small-group seminar
- Synchronous e-learning webinar
- Self-paced e-learning module (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Self-paced e-learning module
Self-paced e-learning modules allow large groups to complete standardized training at their own pace without scheduling constraints.
Question 5: Mager's behavioral objectives formula requires which three components?
- Audience, Behavior, Condition
- Behavior, Condition, Degree (Correct answer)
- Audience, Condition, Degree
- Goal, Strategy, Evaluation
Correct answer: Behavior, Condition, Degree
Mager specified that a well-written objective must state the observable Behavior, the Condition under which it occurs, and the Degree of acceptable performance.
Question 6: An instructor notices that hospitality management students disengage during long lectures. Which modification best increases active engagement?
- Providing longer reading assignments
- Incorporating frequent low-stakes polls or questions every 10–15 minutes (Correct answer)
- Moving to an entirely self-directed curriculum
- Reducing course content
Correct answer: Incorporating frequent low-stakes polls or questions every 10–15 minutes
Frequent checks for understanding through polls or questions re-engage learners and provide real-time feedback to both students and instructor.
Question 7: In Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, which stage immediately follows 'Concrete Experience'?
- Abstract Conceptualization
- Active Experimentation
- Reflective Observation (Correct answer)
- Accommodation
Correct answer: Reflective Observation
After a concrete experience, Kolb's model calls for Reflective Observation — reviewing and thinking about what occurred.
CHE Instructional Design & Teaching Methodologies 3
Which learning theory posits that new knowledge is built upon a learner's existing mental frameworks?