CWI Instructional Techniques & Skills Development 2

Question 1

When introducing footwork technique to a beginner climber, which teaching method is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use guided discovery by asking the climber to place feet precisely on small holds

Answer

Guided discovery prompts learners to actively problem-solve footwork placement, building proprioceptive awareness more effectively than passive observation.

Question 2

A student consistently over-grips holds, leading to rapid forearm fatigue. The best corrective cue is:

Accepted Answer

Instruct them to relax their grip and use only as much force as needed to maintain contact

Answer

Teaching minimum necessary grip force reduces muscular fatigue and builds efficient technique for long-term climbing performance.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'whole-part-whole' instructional model applied to teaching a top-rope belay?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate the entire belay sequence, break it into components, then have the student perform the full sequence

Answer

Whole-part-whole gives learners a mental framework before isolating skills, then integrates them back into the complete task.

Question 4

When teaching a youth group with mixed skill levels, the most effective grouping strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Create mixed-ability pairs so advanced students can model skills for beginners

Answer

Mixed-ability pairing leverages peer modeling while keeping all students engaged and fostering cooperative learning.

Question 5

A climber is struggling with balance on a slab route. Which task constraint manipulation best isolates the balance skill?

Accepted Answer

Remove hands from the wall briefly to heighten awareness of foot balance

Answer

Temporarily removing hand use forces the climber to rely solely on foot balance, creating an effective constraint that highlights the target skill.

CWI Practice Test

CWI Practice Test

CWI Instructional Techniques & Skills Development 2