To determine if the physical skills have been acquired by the learner, the instructor should do which of the following?

I. Ask what the learners’ questions are.
II.Ask random learners to summarize what each has learned.
III.Evaluate learners through a written test.
IV.Evaluate learners through hands-on application.

During a class, an instructor meets resistance on some of the analogies used to support key learning points. Which of the following BEST describes the action the instructor should take?

A trainer is teaching a course in which it appears that the learners differ greatly in what they expect from the course. Which of the following actions should the trainer take to ensure that instruction is effective for this class?

A trainer notices that a group of students in the class do not volunteer to answer questions directed to the class as a whole. The trainer is concerned that the group does not understand the questions but the trainer does not want to intimidate the students. The trainer should direct:

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the instructor will achieve the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish the goal.

GOAL:To develop an evaluation that identifies areas where improvements can be made to instructor delivery techniques and courseware material
ACTION:An instructor revises a lab exercise and forwards a copy to the courseware designer.

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the instructor will achieve the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish the goal?

GOAL:To use effective and appropriate presentation skills
ACTION:During a technical class, the instructor has been lecturing for approximately 30 minutes. The material that is being covered will never be described as exciting, and the class is visibly beginning to get restless. The instructor continues to lecture, but, for a moment, softens the vocal tones until finally there is silence. After a moment, the instructor continues with a normal tone of voice.

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the trainer will achieve the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish the goal?

GOAL:To respond in a manner helpful to the rest of the class to a learner who asks relevant questions but asks them frequently.
ACTION:Restate the question, if necessary, to clarify it and then direct the question to the class.

Active listening by the trainer is characterized by each of the following EXCEPT:

An experienced instructor has just completed an instructional assignment that the instructor judges to have been unsuccessful. The instructor believes that the difficulty experienced was due in part to the scheduling of the course, which conflicted with the work schedules of many of the learners. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate thing for the instructor to do in this situation?