INSTRUCTOR TRAINING GPSTC COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔APC Method - ✔✔Ask - the question
Pause - to see if anyone volunteers to answer
Call - on someone to answer the question
✔✔Presentation Techniques - The Words You Say - ✔✔Articulation
- use simple, clear, precise words
Pronunciation
- make sure everyone understands the intended meaning
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Gesturing and Body Language - ✔✔Avoid distracting
gestures such as rattling keys/change,
fidgeting, wringing hands, pacing/swaying, rapid breathing or
being too tense.
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Confidence and Enthusiasm - ✔✔The first 90 SECONDS
of your presentation sets the tone for
the entire lesson.
Enthusiasm will engage and capture students
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Effective Eye Contact - ✔✔Approachable: comes across
as sincerely interested in the
student.
Feedback: provides quick gauge of student's level of
comprehension
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Professionalism at All Times - ✔✔Conduct in the Class:
maintain control, sensitive to diversity,
avoid sarcasm and profanity.
Appearance: hygiene and clothing confirm your dedication to
the profession and to the students.
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Questions - ✔✔Ask general questions to check for
understanding
Ask directed questions (APC Method)
, ✔✔Presentation Techniques - Training Aids - ✔✔Training aids should serve a purpose,
be neat and attractive, devoid of distractions and they should be able to be seen and
heard. Use/distribute training aids at appropriate times
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Other Considerations - ✔✔Dealing with interruptions
- Address the issue quickly and get back on track
Missing a Point
- Don't draw attention to your error, instead, at the first
opportunity, cover the material
No Apologies
- If you start a class with apologies, your credibility will come
into question.
Breaks
- Adequate breaks will increase retention and keep students
more alert.
✔✔How to Answer Student's Questions - ✔✔Always allow time for student's questions
and responses
Listen to the question carefully
Restate the question
Admit if you don't know the answer
✔✔ASTD - ✔✔American Society for Training and Development
✔✔Primary Teaching Methods - ✔✔1.) Lecture
2.) Group Discussion / Activity
3.) Demonstration
4.) Role Plays
✔✔Lecture - ✔✔The instructors presents information to the audience with little or no
concern for interaction
✔✔Advantages of Lecture - ✔✔Can be presented to large class
Many ideas in a short time frame
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔APC Method - ✔✔Ask - the question
Pause - to see if anyone volunteers to answer
Call - on someone to answer the question
✔✔Presentation Techniques - The Words You Say - ✔✔Articulation
- use simple, clear, precise words
Pronunciation
- make sure everyone understands the intended meaning
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Gesturing and Body Language - ✔✔Avoid distracting
gestures such as rattling keys/change,
fidgeting, wringing hands, pacing/swaying, rapid breathing or
being too tense.
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Confidence and Enthusiasm - ✔✔The first 90 SECONDS
of your presentation sets the tone for
the entire lesson.
Enthusiasm will engage and capture students
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Effective Eye Contact - ✔✔Approachable: comes across
as sincerely interested in the
student.
Feedback: provides quick gauge of student's level of
comprehension
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Professionalism at All Times - ✔✔Conduct in the Class:
maintain control, sensitive to diversity,
avoid sarcasm and profanity.
Appearance: hygiene and clothing confirm your dedication to
the profession and to the students.
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Questions - ✔✔Ask general questions to check for
understanding
Ask directed questions (APC Method)
, ✔✔Presentation Techniques - Training Aids - ✔✔Training aids should serve a purpose,
be neat and attractive, devoid of distractions and they should be able to be seen and
heard. Use/distribute training aids at appropriate times
✔✔Presentation Techniques - Other Considerations - ✔✔Dealing with interruptions
- Address the issue quickly and get back on track
Missing a Point
- Don't draw attention to your error, instead, at the first
opportunity, cover the material
No Apologies
- If you start a class with apologies, your credibility will come
into question.
Breaks
- Adequate breaks will increase retention and keep students
more alert.
✔✔How to Answer Student's Questions - ✔✔Always allow time for student's questions
and responses
Listen to the question carefully
Restate the question
Admit if you don't know the answer
✔✔ASTD - ✔✔American Society for Training and Development
✔✔Primary Teaching Methods - ✔✔1.) Lecture
2.) Group Discussion / Activity
3.) Demonstration
4.) Role Plays
✔✔Lecture - ✔✔The instructors presents information to the audience with little or no
concern for interaction
✔✔Advantages of Lecture - ✔✔Can be presented to large class
Many ideas in a short time frame
