auditory, visual, kinaesthetic.
Active, reflective, theorising, experimental
Visual, aural, verbal, physical, logical, social or solitary
100
Name 3 roles people play in groups
Task roles, social roles and individualistic roles:
the clown, the know it all, the hinderer,information seeker/giver, opinion giver, encourager, follower, aggressor, blocker, dominator
100
Why is it important to develop lesson plans
Ensures session delivered in logical sequence, assists with planning, enables another educator to deliver the session, allow for refection, able to review and update easily
100
What are 'key questions'
These are questions that guide the basic direction of the discussion. They are very important and should be planned and written down in the lesson plan.
Used to start discussion and to change direction of the discussion.
200
Name 3 learning strategies for the adult learner
small group discussion; role play; brain storming, structured learning activities, demonstrations, scenario cards, DVD’s,
200
Name 3 styles of group leadership
democratic, authoritarian, permissive
(Depends on the nature of the task, the degree of support needed and the stage of the groups development)
200
What should be included in lesson plans?
Aims and Objectives, Topic, learning strategies, time allocation, resources required, evaluation, key questions
200
Describe and give examples of the difference between open and closed questions
Open questions initiate discussion, closed questions require a yes/no answer
300
Name one method of assessing the learning needs of a group
Name 3 action verbs that might be used when writing objectives:
List, describe, state, identify, understand
300
What is the benefit and purpose of 'clarifying' questions
Used to clarify what has been said. Frequently used when the participant has given a poorly thought out or incomplete answer.
400
Name 3 Characteristics of the adult learner:
have specific learning needs, bring skills and knowledge, are stimulated by variety, need to be respected, are self directed, need to understand what they have to do, need time to unwind,
400
What is task and maintenance?
The time spent by the facilitator providing group activities (task) and the time spent enhancing group function(maintenance)
400
What is the difference between Aims and Objectives?
Aims are general statements about what you would like to achieve, they are non-specific.
Objectives are more specific and detemine whether learning has taken place, they measure outcomes.
400
When would you use a 'probing' question?
Probing questions are used to get the group to think more deeply about an issue before moving on. These questions help lift and extend thinking about an issue.