CPCC Instructional Methods & Techniques 5

Question 1

A career coach uses 'action learning sets' in a group program. What distinguishes this method from traditional instruction?

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Participants solve real workplace problems collaboratively with peer coaching and reflection

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It relies entirely on lecture and reading

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The coach provides all answers at the end of each session

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Learning is purely self-directed with no group interaction

Question 2

When selecting an instructional method, a coach should PRIMARILY consider:

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Alignment between the method, the learning objective, and the audience's needs

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The coach's personal comfort with the method

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The cost of the materials involved

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The popularity of the method in current trends

Question 3

A coach uses a 'pre-mortem' exercise where participants imagine a job search has failed and work backward to identify causes. This technique primarily develops:

Accepted Answer

Prospective thinking, risk awareness, and strategic planning skills

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Rote memorization of job search steps

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Compliance with standardized career coaching scripts

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Passive observation of coaching methods

Question 4

In experiential learning theory (Kolb), which stage directly follows 'concrete experience'?

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Reflective observation

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Active experimentation

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Abstract conceptualization

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Diverging

Question 5

A coach wants to ensure transfer of learning after a workshop ends. Which post-training strategy is MOST effective?

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Structuring follow-up accountability check-ins and action planning

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Sending participants a certificate of completion

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Providing a longer workshop next time

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Asking participants to email their satisfaction rating

Question 6

Which of the following BEST illustrates the difference between 'training' and 'coaching' as instructional approaches?

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Training delivers specific knowledge/skills to a group; coaching facilitates individualized development through inquiry

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Training is unstructured; coaching follows a rigid script

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Coaching is always longer than training

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Training uses technology; coaching does not

Question 7

A career coach assesses a client's learning style preferences before designing a one-on-one development plan. This practice primarily reflects which instructional principle?

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Differentiated instruction based on individual learner needs

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Standardization of instruction across all clients

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Efficiency through one-size-fits-all delivery

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Eliminating variability to ensure fairness