CIP Program Development & Evaluation 5

Question 1

Which NABA (National Association for Interpretation) concept identifies five key interpretive competencies for certified interpreters?

Accepted Answer

The Interpretive Competencies Model

Answer

NAI's Interpretive Competencies Model outlines professional standards including knowledge, skills, and dispositions for effective interpretation.

Question 2

A botanical garden creates a program where visitors design their own conservation action plan. This approach primarily fosters:

Accepted Answer

Active learning and personal stewardship commitment

Answer

Having visitors create personal action plans promotes active learning and increases the likelihood of long-term stewardship behavior.

Question 3

When writing evaluation questions for an interpretive program, leading questions should be avoided because:

Accepted Answer

They bias responses toward a desired answer

Answer

Leading questions suggest the 'correct' answer, skewing data and undermining the validity of evaluation results.

Question 4

A program on Indigenous cultural heritage is being developed at a national monument. What is the MOST important first step?

Accepted Answer

Consulting with the relevant Indigenous communities

Answer

Consulting with Indigenous communities ensures accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and respects community authority over their own heritage.

Question 5

Which approach is MOST effective for reaching visitors who prefer self-directed exploration over guided programs?

Accepted Answer

Well-designed wayside exhibits and self-guided trails

Answer

Wayside exhibits and self-guided trails allow visitors to explore at their own pace and on their own schedule.

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