Instructional Design & Delivery Methods Flashcards
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A trainer is designing a blended learning program. Which sequencing approach is MOST effective for skill-building courses?
Answer: Sequence from foundational knowledge to complex application, building progressively
Progressive sequencing ensures learners master prerequisite knowledge before tackling more complex applications, reducing cognitive overload.
Which delivery method would be LEAST effective for teaching a complex psychomotor skill such as operating new equipment?
Answer: Self-paced online video modules only
Psychomotor skills require physical practice and feedback; video-only delivery cannot provide the kinesthetic experience needed for skill development.
During a needs analysis, a CPT discovers the performance gap is caused by unclear workplace processes, not lack of knowledge. The BEST recommendation is:
Answer: Recommend a non-training intervention such as job aids or process redesign
When a performance gap stems from environmental or process issues rather than skill/knowledge deficits, non-training solutions are more appropriate and cost-effective.
A CPT applies Merrill's First Principles of Instruction. Which principle states that learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving real-world problems?
Answer: Problem-centered
Merrill's Problem-Centered principle holds that effective instruction is organized around realistic, whole-task problems rather than isolated facts.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a job aid in a training context?
Answer: To provide on-the-job performance support for tasks performed infrequently or with complex steps
Job aids serve as reference tools that support performance at the point of need, especially for complex or rarely performed tasks.
A trainer is using the 'Tell, Show, Do, Review' instructional cycle. What phase immediately follows demonstration?
Answer: Do (practice)
After the trainer demonstrates (Show), learners must practice the skill themselves (Do) before a debrief or review occurs.
Which adult learning principle, rooted in Knowles' andragogy, suggests trainers should explain WHY content matters before presenting HOW to do something?
Answer: Adults are ready to learn when they need to apply knowledge to real tasks
Knowles' readiness-to-learn principle holds that adults engage most when they see the immediate relevance and practical application of the content.