Open-Ended Question

D.

The BEST description of the skill the instructor is demonstrating when asking an open-ended question to the class is option D, "Create opportunities for learners to contribute to the discussion."

Open-ended questions are designed to encourage discussion and allow participants to freely express their thoughts and opinions. By asking an open-ended question, the instructor is creating an opportunity for learners to share their ideas and engage in the learning process actively.

As an instructor, creating opportunities for learners to contribute to the discussion is a crucial skill because it promotes learner engagement and participation. When learners actively participate in the learning process, they are more likely to retain the information presented and apply it in their daily lives.

Options A, B, and C are related to different skills that an instructor needs to have but are not directly related to asking an open-ended question. Plan and use a variety of reinforcement techniques during training is related to providing learners with the necessary support to reinforce the material presented in the session. Eliciting learner feedback on the adequacy of instructor responses is related to creating an open and collaborative environment where learners can provide feedback to instructors, which can be used to improve future training sessions. Providing feedback that is specific to learners' needs is related to tailoring the training to meet the individual needs of learners.