Program Development & Evaluation Flashcards
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Which NABA (National Association for Interpretation) concept identifies five key interpretive competencies for certified interpreters?
Answer: The Interpretive Competencies Model
NAI's Interpretive Competencies Model outlines professional standards including knowledge, skills, and dispositions for effective interpretation.
A botanical garden creates a program where visitors design their own conservation action plan. This approach primarily fosters:
Answer: Active learning and personal stewardship commitment
Having visitors create personal action plans promotes active learning and increases the likelihood of long-term stewardship behavior.
When writing evaluation questions for an interpretive program, leading questions should be avoided because:
Answer: They bias responses toward a desired answer
Leading questions suggest the 'correct' answer, skewing data and undermining the validity of evaluation results.
A program on Indigenous cultural heritage is being developed at a national monument. What is the MOST important first step?
Answer: Consulting with the relevant Indigenous communities
Consulting with Indigenous communities ensures accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and respects community authority over their own heritage.
Which approach is MOST effective for reaching visitors who prefer self-directed exploration over guided programs?
Answer: Well-designed wayside exhibits and self-guided trails
Wayside exhibits and self-guided trails allow visitors to explore at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Cost-per-contact is a metric used in interpretive program evaluation to measure:
Answer: The financial efficiency of reaching each visitor
Cost-per-contact divides total program costs by the number of visitors reached, measuring how efficiently resources are deployed.
In the context of CIP exam preparation, which document type most directly informs an interpretive planner's work?
Answer: Interpretive theme and audience analysis
Interpretive theme development and audience analysis are the foundational planning documents that drive all interpretive program decisions.