CPCC Classroom Management & Facilitation 3

Question 1

In adult learning theory, what does 'andragogy' specifically emphasize compared to pedagogy?

Accepted Answer

Adults are self-directed and draw on prior experience to learn

Answer

Andragogy (Knowles) holds that adults are self-directed learners who connect new content to their existing life experience.

Question 2

A career coach is planning a 3-hour workshop. How should breaks be scheduled according to best facilitation practice?

Accepted Answer

Short breaks every 60–90 minutes to maintain attention and energy

Answer

Research on attention spans supports breaks every 60–90 minutes to sustain participant engagement across multi-hour sessions.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using 'think-pair-share' in a career coaching workshop?

Accepted Answer

To give all participants individual reflection time before sharing with the group

Answer

Think-pair-share gives introverted or less confident participants time to process ideas before speaking publicly.

Question 4

When a participant consistently arrives late to a multi-session career coaching program, what is the most professional response?

Accepted Answer

Address it privately with the participant between sessions

Answer

A private, direct conversation respects the participant's dignity while addressing the behavior's impact on the group.

Question 5

Which facilitation behavior best demonstrates active listening during a group career coaching session?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing what a participant said before moving on

Answer

Paraphrasing confirms understanding, signals genuine attention, and models reflective listening for the group.

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