Instructional Methods & Techniques Flashcards
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When using the Socratic method in IPC training, the primary goal is to:
Answer: Guide learners to discover knowledge through targeted questioning
The Socratic method uses guided questions to help learners reason through problems and arrive at understanding independently.
In IPC training, a 'job aid' is best described as:
Answer: A performance support tool used during actual work tasks
Job aids are reference materials (checklists, quick guides, visual charts) used at the point of performance to support correct task execution.
Which instructional approach is most effective when training experienced technicians on a process change?
Answer: Focusing on the delta—what is different from the old process
Experienced learners benefit most from instruction that highlights what has changed rather than re-covering known foundational material.
Spaced repetition in IPC training is used primarily to:
Answer: Reinforce learning by revisiting content at increasing intervals
Spaced repetition leverages the psychological spacing effect to improve long-term retention of skills and knowledge.
When conducting a hands-on soldering demonstration, the instructor should position learners so that:
Answer: They view from the same perspective as the person performing the task
Learners should observe from the operator's perspective so the hand movements and techniques appear as they would when performing the task themselves.
The 'tell-show-do-review' instructional model is most closely aligned with which learning principle?
Answer: The four-step job instruction method
Tell-show-do-review directly mirrors the four-step job instruction (JI) method developed for structured skills training.
An IPC trainer notices that a group of learners has very mixed experience levels. The best strategy is to:
Answer: Use differentiated instruction, pairing novices with more experienced peers for practice
Differentiated instruction with peer pairing allows advanced learners to reinforce their knowledge while supporting novices in a practical way.