In a municipal high-rise evacuation class, a learner asks what happens if the elevator is out. The talk drifts into fire-code history. What should the instructor do about this hypothetical?
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Short Explanation
A hypothetical is a leash, not a long walk. The elevator-out case is useful only while it still teaches the posted evacuation move. When the talk turns into fire-code trivia, tug it back.
Full Explanation
Hypothetical questions can wander away from the objective, which is their known disadvantage. The instructor should keep the elevator-out case tied to the evacuation performance the class must demonstrate. Unlimited discussion, a blanket ban, or a take-home research paper either loses the leash or throws out a useful question type. Questioning skill includes choosing the type and then holding it to the objective.