Instructional Methods & Techniques Flashcards
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A trainer notices that learners are disengaged during a lecture. Which technique is BEST to immediately re-engage them?
Answer: Pose a thought-provoking question to the group
Posing a question shifts learners from passive listeners to active participants, quickly restoring engagement.
Which instructional method is MOST appropriate when teaching a complex psychomotor skill such as operating machinery?
Answer: Demonstration followed by guided practice
Demonstration followed by guided practice allows learners to observe the correct technique and then receive feedback while performing it.
When designing a role-play exercise, what is the trainer's PRIMARY responsibility during the debrief?
Answer: Facilitate reflection on what was learned and how it applies
The debrief is where learning is solidified by helping learners connect the experience to real-world application.
Socratic questioning is used in training primarily to:
Answer: Guide learners to discover insights through their own reasoning
Socratic questioning uses probing questions to stimulate critical thinking and help learners construct their own understanding.
A trainer is delivering instruction to a group with widely varying experience levels. Which strategy BEST addresses this diversity?
Answer: Use differentiated instruction with tiered activities
Differentiated instruction provides varied tasks at different complexity levels so all learners are appropriately challenged.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'tell-show-do-review' instructional model?
Answer: A four-phase model combining explanation, demonstration, practice, and feedback
Tell-show-do-review is a structured training approach that moves from explanation through demonstration, hands-on practice, and feedback.
When using small group discussions as an instructional method, the trainer should PRIMARILY ensure that:
Answer: Discussion stays relevant and all participants contribute
The trainer's role in small group discussions is to facilitate relevance and inclusive participation without dominating the conversation.
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