Adult Learner Characteristics
Instructor Roles
Training Cycle
Effective Instructor Characteristics
Miscellaneous
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What are the three different Adult Learning Styles?
- Verbal - Visual - Kinesthetic
100
How would you define a Leader?
One who can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.
100
What is the first Change Management task in the classroom training course life cycle?
Set quarterly schedule
100
What are 2 best ways we discussed to being Confident and Prepared?
- Build Subject Matter Knowledge - Prepare appropriately
100
What is an example of a Proactive Strategy for handling difficult situations?
- Use the ice breaker to anticipate the situation - Do not be afraid of user’s knowledge - Clearly state expectation of prerequisite knowledge at beginning of class
200
What are examples of Incentives or Positive Learning Motivators?
- Course meets participants’ expectations - Participants feel encouragement & support - Challenging and useful resources
200
How would you define a Subject Matter Expert?
Expert in a particular area or topic.
200
What is the first thing an Instructor does after course delivery?
Complete Instructor Survey
200
What is one way for an Instructor to engage their students?
- Use real-life examples that apply to participants’ daily functions. - Repeat important material or concepts several times in different ways - Tell anecdotes and stories - Use questions - Actively listen
200
What are Ways to Combat Training Anxiety and Fears?
- Use humor carefully - Have a Plan - Know your materials
300
What are Adult Learning Principles?
- Association - Involvement - Readiness - Variety - Review
300
How would you define a Trainer?
One who makes others proficient by instruction and practice.
300
What is the first Instructor task in the classroom training course life cycle?
Review course materials for the class
300
What is one way to Set the Right Tone?
- Arrive early - Break the ice (and jot down notes) - Establish clear objectives - Explain ground rules/housekeeping - Explain the Parking Lot
300
During which months is COCD Day of Learning offered?
- January - April - July - October
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What are Barriers to Adult Learning?
- Inexperienced and/or unrehearsed trainers - Focusing on problems - Hostile, competitive and/or impatient environment
400
How would you define a Facilitator?
One that helps to bring about an outcome by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision.
400
What is the first Change Management task after course delivery?
Scan and email sign-in sheets to CTC director
400
What are possible presentation resources available to instructors?
- PowerPoint - Online Job Aids - Participant Workbook - Co-Instructor - White Board - Flip Chart (if necessary) - Parking Lot
400
What is the Parking Lot used for?
Questions needing research that cannot be answered on the spot
500
What are Instructor Strategies for a Visual Learning Style?
- Diagrams - Flip charts - Instructor demonstrations
500
What is an Educator?
One who imparts knowledge of or skill in a subject matter (high level).
500
What is the final Change Management task in the training course life cycle?
Review course metrics and evaluations with client
500
What is an example of a positive Non-Verbal Behaviors?
- Dress professionally - Be enthusiastic and energetic - Stand up straight and relaxed - Look at your entire audience (eye contact) - Move around the room, but do not pace (“batter’s box”) - Use hand gestures constructively - Do not bring your cell phone to class
500
What are the names of the three Travel training courses?
- FedTraveler.com Preparers Training - FedTraveler.com for Travelers - FedTreveler.com MGT Approvers & Funds Certifiers Training
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