An instructor has just finished the lesson covering a complex concept that is essential to understanding the next topic of the course. Most of the learners are looking at the instructor with glazed expressions. When the instructor asks questions designed to determine whether the class understands the concept, most learners avert their eyes. Which of the following actions by the trainer would MOST help to reinforce the learners’ understanding of the complex concept?
A.
Providing ample opportunities for repetitive practice
B.
Giving the learners opportunities to apply the concept to their experiences
C.
Giving more emphasis to written and graphic instructional aids
D.
Using activities that require little learner risk-taking or experimentation