Instructional Design & Delivery Flashcards
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When delivering instruction to a culturally diverse group of public safety recruits, an instructor should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Use inclusive language and varied examples that reflect diverse perspectives
Inclusive instructional practices ensure all learners feel respected and can connect content to their own contexts.
Which type of evaluation measures the long-term impact of training on organizational performance?
Answer: Level 4 – Results evaluation
Kirkpatrick's Level 4 (Results) evaluates the organizational outcomes and impact resulting from training, such as reduced incident rates.
An instructor is teaching a new policy to experienced police officers who resist the change. Which approach is MOST effective?
Answer: Acknowledge their experience, explain the rationale, and invite questions
Acknowledging experience and providing rationale reduces resistance and increases buy-in from experienced adult learners.
What is the key difference between summative and formative assessment?
Answer: Summative assessments evaluate learning at the end of instruction; formative assessments monitor learning during instruction
Summative assessment evaluates final achievement, while formative assessment provides ongoing feedback to guide learning.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'chunking' as an instructional design strategy?
Answer: Breaking complex content into smaller, manageable units to reduce cognitive overload
Chunking organizes information into smaller meaningful units, aligning with how working memory processes information.
A fire instructor uses a video of a real structural collapse during a lesson on building construction. This is an example of which instructional media selection principle?
Answer: Matching media to the learning objective and desired realism
Effective media selection aligns the medium to the objective—video provides visual realism that text or lecture cannot replicate for dynamic events.
What is the purpose of a job aid in public safety training?
Answer: To provide a reference tool that supports performance of a task on the job
Job aids (such as checklists or quick-reference cards) support on-the-job performance by providing step-by-step guidance when needed.