CRI Instructional Design & Delivery 3

Question 1

Which delivery method is MOST effective for teaching the physical mechanics of steno machine technique to new students?

Accepted Answer

Live demonstration followed by supervised practice with immediate feedback

Answer

Psychomotor skills like steno technique require demonstration plus supervised practice with immediate corrective feedback to develop correctly.

Question 2

A CRI instructor is preparing a lesson plan. Which component ensures alignment between learning objectives, instruction, and assessment?

Accepted Answer

Constructive alignment

Answer

Constructive alignment ensures that what is taught, how it is taught, and how it is assessed all align with stated learning objectives.

Question 3

A student with a diagnosed learning disability requests extended time on speed takes. Under ADA guidelines, the instructor should:

Accepted Answer

Grant the accommodation if supported by documentation and institutional policy

Answer

ADA requires reasonable accommodations when supported by documentation; the instructor must follow institutional policy for approved accommodations.

Question 4

Which questioning technique encourages higher-order thinking during a court reporting theory review session?

Accepted Answer

Case-based scenario questions requiring application of rules

Answer

Case-based scenario questions require students to apply theory rules to novel situations, activating higher-order cognitive skills per Bloom's Taxonomy.

Question 5

When creating a rubric for evaluating student transcripts, which criterion is MOST critical for a court reporting context?

Accepted Answer

Verbatim accuracy of the transcript content

Answer

Verbatim accuracy is the foundational professional standard for court reporters and must be the primary rubric criterion.

(CRI) Certified Reporter Instructor Practice Test

(CRI) Certified Reporter Instructor Practice Test

CRI Instructional Design & Delivery 3