Signaling Principle

Question 1

Signaling Principle: People learn better when_____that highlight the organization of the essential material are added

Answer 1

cues

Question 2

In some situations, however, it may not be possible to eliminate ___________ material from a lesson

Answer 2

extraneous

Question 3

4 cues in signaling a verbal material

Answer 3

1. an outline or outline sentence at the start of the lesson,
2. headings that are keyed to the outline,
3. vocal emphasis on key words
4. pointer words such as “first . . . second . . . third.”

Question 4

the instructor’s job is not just to present the essential information, but also to help __________the learner processes the presented information.

Answer 4

guide the way

Question 5

Without guidance on how to carry out appropriate cognitive processing, the learner is more likely to engage in _________ cognitive processing

Answer 5

extraneous