An instructor notices a learner is not completing the practice exercise that has been assigned. Which of the following is the BEST way to elicit participation?
A. Ask the non-participating learner how they are doing and if they have any questions.
B. Re-assign the exercise as a group activity.
C. Alter the exercise for the non-participating learner to suit their learning style.
D. Offer a class-wide reward for the completion of the exercise.
An instructor evaluates learners using both written and oral exams and multiple choice quizzes. Which of the following should be added for a complete evaluation of each learner?
A. Observations
B. Course evaluations
C. Independent study
D. Uniform testing
Learners are MOST likely to learn a skill successfully when a topic is presented:
A. In a cluster with other, similar skills
B. Just in time for the learner to apply it
C. As part of a summary of related skills
D. As part of a review session prior to an examination
An instructor is preparing to teach a class that requires a component break down demonstration. After arriving, the instructor is told by the client that this class will be taught as lecture only. Who is responsible for preventing this type of conflict in the future?
A. The instructor's contract manager because pre-course student assessments should have addressed this need.
B. The instructor because a pre-course classroom setup assessment should have been conducted.
C. The client's training manager because they should know how to properly deliver this training.
D. The client's training coordinator because they should setup that class according to delivery method normally used for the topic.
A class is working on a lab that requires them to follow lengthy instructions; the instructor recognizes the pace of the class has slowed significantly and wants to ensure that all objectives are covered. Which of the following should the instructor do?
A. Manage the course flow and achieve learning objectives by asking the class to shorten their breaks and possibly return after a dinner break.
B. Achieve learning objectives by demonstrating the lab to the class then have them complete the lab together.
C. Group all slow learners together and offer extra assistance; have the other learners do additional labs.
D. Manage the course flow and achieve learning objectives by making the lab into a contest awarding a prize for the first three to finish.
A trainer uses a humorous anecdote that they often use at a certain point in the material. After telling the story, the trainer senses a change in facial expression and body language from one student. Which of the following isthe MOST appropriate action for the trainer to take?
A. On the next break, ask the student privately whether the anecdote was effective
B. Ask for a show of hands of those who did not like the anecdote
C. Approach the student immediately and ask if everything is alright
D. Call an impromptu break and ask what the student thought about the anecdote
Mastery goal setting has better success because it leads to:
A. Immediate results.
B. Better grades in class.
C. Competition with others.
D. Improvement over time.
A client needs content to be delivered in a shorter timeframe than the trainer had planned for. Which of the following should the trainer do to ensure the class will meet the new time constraints?
A. Work with the client to remove material they believe is not needed.
B. Do not allow any questions from students to save time.
C. Skip covering the course objectives; they will be covered in the material.
D. Talk faster to allow more material to be covered.
During pre-course communications the instructor discovers that the course is different than the one expected by the class. Which of the following would be the BEST course of action?
A. Conduct the class expected by the learners.
B. Contact the training coordinator and ask for further instructions.
C. Cancel the class because not enough time was given to prepare for the unexpected subject matter.
D. Conduct the class according to new material.
Midway through delivering a training course, the instructor notices many students struggling to maintain the instructor's pace. Which of the following might the instructor do to slow down the pace of the course?
A. Reduce the amount of time for questions and elaborate on the topics.
B. Put the struggling students in a group to accomplish tasks.
C. Have side conversations with the struggling students to develop a plan.
D. Ask the class more open-ended questions to determine the retention level.