A learner receives a personal cellular phone call during class and fails to leave the room to answer the call. In this situation, the instructor should take which of the following actions?

On the first morning of a course, an instructor administers a pretest. After reviewing the results at the morning break, the instructor is surprised that every participant correctly answered every question. Which of the following describes what the instructor should do on the basis of the pretest results?

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 begin presenting the course content with as little delay as possible
ACTION:Write housekeeping details, such as bathroom locations, on the chalkboard. Hang large posters outlining key course content on the walls. Prearrange the tables for small-group activities. Place course materials at each seat.

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 demonstrate instructor flexibility to learners’ interests ACTION:The instructor offers to include learners’ interests as part of the course material for future courses.

During a break in a class, a trainer receives an e-mail from a friend that contains a joke that would fit nicely with the next topic. The joke contains a questionable punch line that is related to cultural differences, but the members of the class do not appear to be part of the cultural group the joke might offend. The trainer should:

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 create applicable, real-life scenarios that relate to the day’s curriculum
ACTION:After a brief topical introduction, the instructor breaks the class into small groups to brainstorm scenarios. The instructor moves from group to group, giving direction and input.

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 create a hospitable learning environment for learners who are new to the course’s subject matter and who are uncomfortable
ACTION:The instructor begins the course with a role-playing game that is designed to make the learners feel at ease and initiate active participation.

Which of the following provides the MOST support for implementing a variety of standard instructional methods?

A trainer has just finished the lesson covering a complex concept that is essential to understanding the next topic of the course. Most of the learners are looking at the trainer with blank expressions. When the trainer asks questions designed to determine whether the class understands the concept, most learners look away. Which of the following actions by the trainer prior to the lesson would MOST have helped prevent the reactions described above?

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 establish a learning environment in which learners feel secure ACTION:Correct each mistake immediately each time a learner makes one.