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1While facilitating a class an instructor uses a variety of questioning techniques. Which of the following BEST describes the benefits?
Challenges learners, involves them and helps to monitor their progress.
Establishes an environment that supports learning, and maintains focus on meeting stated learning objectives
Facilitates group dynamics in a positive way, while encouraging respectful interactions.
Keeps the learners engaged as to what is coming next andconveys the importance of theirknowledge.
Answer: A
2Learners are MOST likely to learn a skill successfully when a topic is presented:
In a cluster with other, similar skills
Just in time for the learner to apply it
As part of a summary of related skills
As part of a review session prior to an examination
Answer: B
3An instructor uses multiple forms of media to help the class understand a difficult topic. Unfortunately learners are still having a hard time with the concept.
Noticing difficulty, the instructor creates another learning tool to explain the topic another way. Which of the following BEST describes the skill the instructor is using?
Create opportunities for learners to contribute to the discussion
Plan and use a variety of reinforcement techniques during training
Adapt learning methods as intended by the course designers
Enhance, substitute or create media as appropriate
Answer: D
4An instructor is leading a virtual class when several learners start having significant bandwidth issues that cause them to drop out of the live session. Which of the following represents the BEST solution to the problem?
Inform the learners that most of the same material will be covered in the next class session.
Have the learners watch a recorded session of the class.
Request that those learners with bandwidth issues be moved to an in-person live class,
Cancel the current session and schedule a make-up class.
Answer: B
5Which of the following statements BEST describes the value of using a variety of question types during instruction?
Regularly asking questions during a course helps to identify those that are paying attention.
Effective use of questions will enhance learners' conceptual understanding; encourage deep thinking and meaningful participation.
Using a variety of questions during instruction prevents anyone in the group from becoming disinterested with the same question types.
Questions asked often during a course will keep learners engaged, it is not important if they do not know the correct answer.
Answer: B
6An instructor is conducting a virtual classroom with an international audience and finds that any single method used for delivery of the material leaves about a third of the learners uninvolved. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?
Send out a public message to the class asking which method of delivery is working best for the class
Send out a private message to each learner asking which method of delivery is working best for them
Query for commonalities amongst the learners,
Continue to use multiple means of delivery
Answer: D
7An instructor asks a question and a learner provides an incorrect answer that has nothing to do with the question asked. Which of the following is the BEST response?
Ask another learner to provide an answer to the question.
Repeat the question exactly as originally stated.
Rephrase the question completely and ask it again.
Reprimand the learner for their response.
Answer: A
8When an instructor is trying to gather information from learners about a subject, which of the following question types can be asked?
Closed-ended
Open-ended
Clarifying
True/false
Answer: B
9An instructor wants to quickly evaluate learner knowledge after an exercise. Which of the following methods would BEST achieve this?
Give a written exam on the topic.
Have the learners perform an additional exercise on the topic
Ask the learners random questions about the topic.
Have the learners engage in a group discussion of the topic.
Answer: C
10An instructor is preparing to start a class where several learners have arrived late due to bad weather. The general mood of the learners is poor. Which of the following is the BEST way to handle this situation?
Use humor that will create a positive mood.
Tell the learners that the class will run late that day