eMINTs Tip Cards Year 4

Effective Verbal Directions
Easy to remember directions are vital for successful task
completion. When providing verbal directions, consider the
simplicity of your instruction in both the length & content.
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Evaluate the overall complexity of the task to
be completed. The more complex, the more
steps needed in your directions.
Short & concise directions are easiest to
remember and follow. Precision in language
reduces the chance for misunderstandings.
Keep directions logical. Illogical steps can
frustrate participants, while logical steps feel
natural & create flow.
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