Chapter 6

1. 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?

2. Instructors can improve any presentation by:

3. Which method of sequencing information in a presentation teaches students in a sequential order for each skill?

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

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

6. What are two types of transitions speech communication professionals teach?

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

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

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

10. Educational research recommends that instructors evaluate student's understanding:

11. Effective speakers organize their material so that:

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

13. 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?

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

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

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

17. 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?

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

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

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

21. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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