Classroom Instruction Chapter 6

Discussion and problem-solving exercises

A case study involves analyzing and examining facts through

Computer-based training

A simulation may include elements of

Deferring the questions that are beyond the scope of the lesson

An instructor can respond to students' questions that may be complex, illogical, or off topic

Leadership

Both large and small group discussions require that instructors demonstrate _________ to ensure that students achieve course goals.

Distance Learning

Computer based training (CBT) may be used in a more structured format to provide

Autonomous

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor become the coach and is there to help students refine their efforts?

Cognitive

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor provide a great deal of influence while demonstrating as much patience as possible to encourage the student?

Associative

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor serve more as an evaluator and a coach than a teacher?

Application

During which step of the four-step method of instruction does the instructor provide opportunities for students to learn through a variety of activities?

During the lesson

Educational research recommends that instructors evaluate student's understanding

Step-by-Step

Educational research recommends that instructors evaluate students in a sequential order for each skill?

Their audience is never lost during the presentation

Effective speakers organize their materials so that

Positively reinforce the correct portion, then redirect the question back to the student or ask another student to complete the answer.

How should an instructor respond when a student answer is only partially correct?

Getting plenty of rest the night before a presentation

Instructors can improve any presentation by

Criteria

Learning objectives are written to establish the ____________ for competency by identifying and clearly describing the learning outcome (behavior).

Preparation

The steps for the four-step method of instruction include ________, presentation, application, and evaluation.

Verbal & Nonverbal

What are two types of transitions speech communication professionals teach?

Presentation

What is the art of clearly and concisely explaining information in ways that an anticipated audience can understand?

Students are prepared to advance to more complex knowledge or skills.

What would be an advantage of the competency approach to teaching?

Good delivery skills

Which characteristic of effective speakers involves keeping appropriate eye contact with audience members?

Guided

Which common category of the whole group discussion format intends to have students gain knowledge from other group members or develop new ideas?

Brainstorming

Which discussion technique is used to generate as many ideas as possible while operating under the principle that there are no bad ideas?

Providing demonstration

Which instructional method does an instructor use to teach physical principles?

Leading class discussions

Which instructional teaching method allows for interaction between the instructor and the students?

Giving an illustrated lecture

Which instructional teaching method does an instructor use to explain a topic with the help of audiovisual aids?

Enunciation

Which major element of good vocal characteristics of an effective speaker involves clearly emphasizing each syllable, accent, and pause?

Simple-to-complex

Which method of sequencing information in a presentation begins by teaching the basic knowledge or skill, then introducing more difficult knowledge as the lesson progresses?

Preview what will happen next

Which of the following is a purpose of transitions when giving presentations?

Opening

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to get the attention of the students?

Body

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to present the information in a logical sequence?

Summary

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to review the objective of the presentation?

Rhetorical

Which question type doesn't necessarily have one correct answer and often does not call for a spoken response?

Know how to create effective questions of their own

Which skill enables the instructor to evaluate prepared questions so questions can be improved, if needed?

Presentation

Which step of the four-step method of instruction can be combined with the application step so students can participate in activities that require them to safely demonstrate skills?

Evaluation

Which step of the four-step method of instruction typically uses written and oral tests to assess cognitive learning?

Blended or hybrid

Which teaching strategy combines traditional (face-to-face) and online teaching methods?

Reinforcing learning

Which teaching strategy do instructors use to help students to recognize the importance of key points through emphasis and repetition?

Individualized instruction

Which teaching strategy has instructors pull from a variety of resources to better meet the learning needs of each student?

Flipping the classroom

Which teaching strategy has students read and study the material at home prior to coming to class?

Explain & Illustrate with examples, stories, analogies, and metaphors

Which teaching strategy helps make abstract concepts more relatable to students?

Self-Directed Learning

Which teaching strategy holds students solely responsible for achieving course objectives determined by the instructor or chosen by the student?

Student-centered learning

Which teaching strategy leads to an increased depth of knowledge and understanding of the material versus the traditional method?

Multiple instructors

Which teaching strategy splits some of the responsibilities among more than one instructor?

Small

Which type of group discussions have the main advantage that students express their ideas and opinions more openly with their peers than when an instructor is present?

Competency-based

Which type of learning involves instructors teaching specific criteria that students must meet during testing?

Role playing

Which type of structured exercise involves students acting out the role of a character in a scenario to prepare for situations they may encounter while fulfilling their duties?

Field & Laboratory experiences

Which type of structured exercise provides students with experiences to inspect, use, test, and evaluate equipment or processes?