During a Tedious Technical Exercise the Instructor Notes That the Learners

question 249

Multiple Choice

During a tedious technical exercise the instructor notes that the learners are nervous and apprehensive about starting. Which of the following should the instructor do?

• A) Reassure everyone that they will perform well and monitor their progress on a more personal basis.
• B) Give the learners extra time to complete the exercise.
• C) Present the lecture portion again to reinforce the exercise and then follow up with a question and answer session.
• D) Tell a humorous story to make the learners feel more comfortable during the exercise.

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Definitions:

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