CT Training Delivery & Facilitation Techniques 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following BEST describes the 'tell, show, do, review' instructional model?
- A feedback model for evaluating training programs
- A four-step delivery sequence moving from explanation to demonstration to practice to debrief (Correct answer)
- A curriculum design framework for sequencing modules
- A coaching technique used in one-on-one performance coaching
Correct answer: A four-step delivery sequence moving from explanation to demonstration to practice to debrief
The tell-show-do-review model guides learners through explanation, demonstration, hands-on practice, and structured reflection to reinforce skill acquisition.
Question 2: When using a case study in training, what is the trainer's PRIMARY role during group analysis?
- Provide the correct answer quickly to save time
- Facilitate discussion by asking probing questions without revealing solutions prematurely (Correct answer)
- Summarize what each group says without encouraging further analysis
- Assign grades to each group based on their analysis quality
Correct answer: Facilitate discussion by asking probing questions without revealing solutions prematurely
The trainer's role during case study analysis is to deepen critical thinking through probing questions rather than directing groups toward a predetermined answer.
Question 3: Which non-verbal communication behavior is MOST likely to undermine a trainer's credibility during delivery?
- Making sustained eye contact with participants
- Using open hand gestures to emphasize key points
- Crossing arms and avoiding eye contact while speaking (Correct answer)
- Moving purposefully around the training space
Correct answer: Crossing arms and avoiding eye contact while speaking
Crossed arms and avoided eye contact signal defensiveness or disengagement, which can erode participant trust in the trainer.
Question 4: A trainer wants to assess comprehension mid-session without formal testing. Which technique is MOST appropriate?
- Distribute a written exam and collect the results
- Use thumbs up/down or fist-to-five pulse checks to gauge understanding quickly (Correct answer)
- Ask participants to write essays on what they have learned so far
- Skip the check and rely on end-of-course evaluations
Correct answer: Use thumbs up/down or fist-to-five pulse checks to gauge understanding quickly
Quick pulse checks like fist-to-five or thumbs signals provide immediate comprehension feedback with minimal disruption to session flow.
Question 5: In experiential learning theory, which stage immediately FOLLOWS 'concrete experience'?
- Active experimentation
- Abstract conceptualization
- Reflective observation (Correct answer)
- Application planning
Correct answer: Reflective observation
According to Kolb's experiential learning cycle, concrete experience is followed by reflective observation, where learners think about what happened.
Question 6: What is the PRIMARY advantage of using fishbowl discussion as a facilitation technique?
- It allows trainers to reduce the number of participants needed in a session
- It enables observers to study group dynamics and communication patterns while a small group discusses (Correct answer)
- It is a rapid method for delivering large amounts of content
- It eliminates the need for a facilitator during group discussions
Correct answer: It enables observers to study group dynamics and communication patterns while a small group discusses
Fishbowl discussions create an inner group of active discussants surrounded by outer observers, enabling vicarious learning and discussion modeling.
Question 7: Which factor is MOST critical when selecting a training delivery method for psychomotor (physical skill) learning objectives?
- The length of the facilitator's lecture component
- Opportunities for hands-on practice with corrective feedback (Correct answer)
- The number of visual aids and slides included in the session
- The reading level of supporting handout materials
Correct answer: Opportunities for hands-on practice with corrective feedback
Psychomotor skills require repeated physical practice with feedback to develop muscle memory and procedural fluency.
CT Training Delivery & Facilitation Techniques 3
Which of the following BEST describes the 'tell, show, do, review' instructional model?