1nstruct0r Flashcards
_____ is generally accepted as meaning the acquisition of knowledge (9).
Education
What is primarily the transfer of knowledge regarding vocational or technical skills? (9)
Training
What does possessing a desire to teach affect? They contribute to success in the classroom and on the job. (10)
performance and motivation
What are some ways that instructors can motivate others? (11)
- clearly communicate action performed/how performed
- show importance of presented info
- make knowledge/skills easy to learn
- allow for mistakes while practicing/improving
- encourage students as they attempt to learn
- reward successful attempts
- correct unsuccessful attempts without criticism
What are the 3 ways that instructors can improve teaching skills? (12)
- experience
- study
- professional development
What are some leadership qualities of an effective instructor? (12)
- self-confidence
- trustworthiness
- consistency
- responsibility
- acceptance
- expertise
Instructors must have strong interpersonal skills that include _____, _____ and _____. (12)
clarity, sensitivity, fairness
______ involves the ability to precisely and clearly explain concepts and processes through a systematic presentation of material. (12)
clarity
_____ is the ability to view the learning environment from the students’ perspective and recognize the barriers to learning and communication. (13)
Sensitivity
What are the 4 things instructors should do in preparation before a classroom session? (13)
- assemble all materials needed
- test equipment for proper operation
- eliminate learning barriers
- arrive early
When is it difficult for an instructor to gain student respect? (15)
when instructor integrity is compromised or questioned
Along with the requirements inherent with the teaching profession, there are also obligations for instructors toward the following: _____, _____, _____ and _____. (16)
student, organization, profession, themselves
Who should be advocates for change when directives need to be updated? (19)
instructors
Students must be assured that ____ is the primary concern of the organization. (19)
Safety
What are 3 federal laws that apply to instructors? (21)
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Privacy act or Buckley Amendment
What law protects employees from physical, verbal and sexual harassment? (21)
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Under ADA, who do instructors and training organizations have to provide with REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS? (21)
students with DOCUMENTED disabilities
What law protects student privacy related to grades and personnel files? (21)
privacy act or Buckley Amendment
Municipal corporations, such as those formed by counties, cities, or townships, often have their own local needs and create laws called what? (22)
ordinances
_______ is a local law that applies to persons, things, and activities in a jurisdiction and has the same force and effect as statutory law. (22)
ordinance
Are national codes and standards considered laws? (23)
they are NOT laws unless adopted by the AHJ
If you fail to stay current on the legal issues that apply to your position, you may find yourself in court for _____, ____ or _____. (23)
negligence, harassment, or civil rights violations
An instructor must follow what to be considered a professional? (24)
ethical codes of conduct
What are some situations that require a decision to be based on ethics? (24)
- sharing of exam papers between classes
- allowing plagiarizing of material
- allowing cheating on exams
- advancing students w/out proper training/passing
What is the first step toward creating an ethical culture? (26)
creation of an ethics program that includes an organizational and individual code of ethics
What characteristics are defined in a written code of ethics? (26)
- defines acceptable/unacceptable behavior
- promotes high standard of practice/ + ethical climate
- provides standard for individual judgement
- establishes framework for professional behavior
- helps enhance/establish occupational identity
- provides a mark of occupational maturity
- establishes open communication expected/accepted
- provides statement of expected behavior of ALL
- establish basis for public opinion
An ________ is only as sound as the example set by the officers of the organization. (27)
organization’s culture
What are the 7 steps of how an instructor can work through an ethical dilemma? (27)
- recognize/define the situation
- obtain all facts surrounding the situation
- list all possible options needed to respond to situation
- compare each option to established criteria
- select the best option that meets the criteria
- double-check the decision
- take action and implement the decision
The “cone of learning” illustrates that individuals retain approximately the following amounts of information: (34)
__% of what read __% of what they hear
__% of what they see __% of what they see/hear
__% of what say/repeat __% of what say while doing it
10% of what read 20% of what they hear 30% of what they see 50% of what they see/hear 70% of what say/repeat 90% of what say while doing it
What refers to the art of teaching adults? (36)
Andragogy
The theory of andragogy is now widely accepted and includes what assumptions? (36)
- Self-concept
- Experience
- Readiness to learn
- Learning orientation
- Motivation
What are Thorndike’s 8 Laws of adult learning? (36)
- Readiness (adults prepared to learn)
- Exercise (adults learn best when exercising skills)
- Effect (adults need to see positive effect of learning)
- Disuse (effects are foundation of argument for CE)
- Association (associate new info already learned)
- Recency (skills/info recently learned=best remember)
- Primacy (first of series of acts learned=best remember)
- Insensity (stimulus real=change in effect on behavior)
The effects of ______ are the foundation of the argument for continued training and education. (36)
effects of disuse
What affects how students learn? (38)
personal characteristics and outside influences
________ include life experiences, motivation, time demands or adult responsibilities, confidence, and learning style variations. (38)
Student characteristics
What 3 common characteristics of adult learners should instructors take into consideration? (38)
- life experiences and responsibilities
- motivation
- self-confidence
What are 2 examples of how individuals are motivated? (38)
- internal desire to gain knowledge/skills
- external (because employer/supervisor requires attendance and it may be perceived as negative requirement by student)
Students should be respected for their ____, ____ and ____. (40)
abilities, experiences and individuality
What are the 3 types/domains of learning that enable students to understand a concept, perform a task or alter a behavior? (42)
- Cognitive
- Psychomotor
- Affective
In what domain of learning do students gain understanding about a concept of topic? (42)
cognitive domain
In what domain of learning do students perform the skills associated with a concept or topic? (42)
psychomotor domain
In what domain of learning do students develop a willingness to perform the behavior correctly and safely? (42)
affective domain
The cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains are the ____, ___ and ___ of the learning process. (42)
what, how, and why of the learning process
In what way is cognitive information usually presented? (42)
in technical or factual presentation (lecture/discussion form)
What domain of learning is typically referred to as hands-on training? (42)
psychomotor domain
Successful completion of the skill is measured in ____, _____, ____, ____ or ____. (42)
speed, precision, distance, techniques, or sequence of execution
Instructors influence students by providing ______ toward authority, respect, responsibility, and safety (among other values). (43)
positive attitudes
Learning outcomes of the _____ take time to achieve and are not as readily observable as the results of the _____ and _____ domains. (43)
affective domain takes time to achieve comparative to cognitive and psychomotor domains
______ are often the first agents of affective behavioral change within an organization. (44)
instructors
What 4 strategies do most lesson plans in fire and emergency classrooms use? (45)
- sequential or liner (step by step)
- abstract or symbolic (common qualities/diff experiences)
- concrete or real objects or items (work with facts)
- global or holistic (whole picture/form relationships)
A sequential or linear lesson plan is step by step with a beginning and end that includes what 4 processes? (45)
Analyzing
Classifying
Reasoning
Tracking of times, dates, and events
What techniques can be used by instructors to help motivate students? (45)
- provide relevancy (why important)
- set realistic/obtainable goals
- demonstrate enthusiasm
- expect success and require outstanding performance
- incorporate motivators (external motivations)
- generate interest and participation
- include instructional variety
What type of statement destroys student confidence, instructor capability, and any opportunity to motivate students? (53)
instructor acknowledging they are unprepared to teach a topic
What are the MOST important session preparation tasks? (53)
- read the lesson objectives
- review the lesson plan
- check what equipment is needed
- locate required equipment
- determine what skills must be taught (at mastery level)
- review required audiovisuals
- check documentation requirements
What amount of time is not unusual to spend in preparation for every hour of delivery time?(54)
not unusual to spend 1-3 hours preparing for each hour of delivery time
The term _____ as used in the fire and emergency services profession means the procurement, distribution, maintenance, and replacement of materials and personnel. (55)
logistics
Within the training division, who is responsible for acquiring the logistical support that the lesson plan requires? (55)
each instructor
Arriving early to get or assemble equipment and materials gives an instructor the opportunity to perform what 5 steps? (55)
- Check for missing items
- Review operations
- Arrange room layout
- Find replacements or make repairs
- Revert to a contingency plan (plan B)
How many contingency plans should instructors have per lesson plan? (55)
at least 1
How should the lead course instructor maintain continuity throughout a course? (60)
- know fellow instructors
- prepare the students
- meet with substitute instructors or assistants to prepare for the class
When teaching the _____, the learning environment should not distract students from attending to the objectives of the lesson (61)
psychomotor skills
Personnel safety becomes more of a priority in inclement weather. Students must be provided with what 3 things during inclement weather? (62)
- appropriate equipment
- rehab
- safety instruction applicable to weather conditions
Instructors may discover that their students are less knowledgable (AKA:______) or more knowledgeable (AKA:______) about the topic for a daily lesson or for a course. (63)
less knowledgeable = remedial
more knowledgeable = advanced
What is part of maintaining class continuity? (64)
having contingency plans
_______ means presenting info that is always accurate and maintaining the same learning level throughout. (64)
course contingency
What aspects of instruction should remain consistent throughout a course? (64)
- safety factors
- training materials
- resource materials
- approaches of teaching
- skill performances
Who is responsible for safety of people engaged in training exercises? (64)
primary responsibility of instructors and students
What needs must “aids” meet? (66)
must meet the needs of learning objectives and expected course goals
In the most basic format, lesson plans consist of what components? (73)
- job or topic
- time frame
- level of instruction
- learning objectives (minimal acceptable behaviors)
- resources/material
- prerequisites
- references
- lesson summary
- assignments
- lesson outline
- evaluations
When possible, who should be responsible for creating any needed lesson outlines? (74)
most experienced available Instructor 1
Each learning objective should contain an _____ and either a ____ or _____. (74)
each should contain an action and either a knowledge or skill
According to Robert Mager (circa 1960s), what should learning objectives contain? (74)
- performance(behavior) statement (what expected to do)
- conditions description (tools/materials required)
- standards criteria(state acceptable level of performance)
What are the 3 critical components of JPRs per annex C of NFPA 1041? (75)
- task to be performed
- tools, equipment, or materials required to perform and complete the task
- expected performance outcome
What’s the difference between outlines and lesson plans? (76)
outline = roadmap designed to lead through single lesson
lesson plan = developed in relation to larger course/curriculum
What are 3 formats of lesson plans that may be suited to fire and emergency instructors? Are the formats for experienced or inexperienced instructors?(76)
- outline major points (experienced instructors)
- detailed outline (inexperienced instructors)
- major points with explanatory material (either)
Since the Copyright Law of 1976 was passed, works published in the U.S. before 1923 are considered ________. (81)
public domain
Since the Copyright Law of 1976 was passed, works published between 1923 and 1977 are protected for ____ years from _________. (81)
protected for 95 years from last date of publication
Since the Copyright Law of 1976 was passed, work created but not published before 1978, the copyright lasts for the life of the author, artist or photographer plus ______. (81)
life plus 70 years
What grants the privilege of copying material to persons other than the owner of the copyright without consent when the material is used in a reasonable manner? (82)
FAIR USE DOCTRINE of the Copyright Act
Per the fair use guidelines, instructors may make single copies of what for scholarly research of when preparing to teach a class? (82)
- chapter from a book
- article from periodical, newspaper, internet
- short story, essay, or poem
- chart, graph, photo from book, periodical, newspaper
- video recording of a television broadcast
The legality and success of lawsuits to protect the right of privacy depend on several factors, such as the following: ____, _____, ____, _____. (83)
- where and who
- permissions : obtain in writing
- restrictions
- rights of individuals (individuals MUST be given opportunity to preview before they are used)
What are permissions obtained in writing called? (83)
model releases
What is the easiest, most frequently used, and most versatile nonprojection-type equipment? (85)
marker board (chalkboard, dry-erase, easel)
________ include any printer matter that instructors distribute BEFORE, DURING or AT THE END OF CLASS (86)
duplicated materials (handouts)
_____ is an effect by a projector that is not perpendicular to the screen, resulting in a distorted image that is WIDER AT THE TOP, than at the bottom. (91)
keystoning
A ______ consists of a small video camera mounted vertically over a tabletop platform. (92)
visual presenter
Are simulated aircraft structures permanently affixed to a containment pit used for extrication training? (98)
used for fire suppression training NOT EXTRICATION training
When should you inspect training aids? (99)
on a regular basis and before using them in class
When should air filters of projectors be cleaned in relation to the replacement of projector bulbs? How should projector bulbs be handled during replacement? (101)
clean air filters BEFORE replacing bulb
handle the bulb by the PORCELAIN BASE ONLY
What elements related to the classroom environment should the instructor have control over? (108)
- seating arrangements
- lighting
- temperature
- noise level
- audiovisual equipment
- other considerations such as power outlets, internet access and comfort facilities
What seating arrangement type works effectively in small groups? It permits students to easily see and hear an instructor.(108)
fan
What seating arrangement type is good for any size of audience? It permits students to see, hear and interact with an instructor. (108)
traditional
What seating arrangement type has fixed seating for a medium-to-large size audiences that faces a stage or lectern, allowing only interaction between the instructor and the students? (108)
auditorium or theater
What seating arrangement type allows for total group discussion that is most effective for small classes where students are seated around one table? (108)
conference
What seating arrangement type is similar to the traditional arrangement, but student interaction is limited? (108)
chevron
What seating arrangement type permits both instructor presentation and total group discussion, but not small-group interaction? It is used for small-to-medium sized audiences. (108)
Horseshoe or U-shaped
What seating arrangement type is effective for small-to-medium sized groups and permits both instructor presentation and total discussion? (109)
Hollow square
What seating arrangement type is designed to encourage group participation and discussion? The instructor sits with the students and it is most effective for small-to-medium sized groups where discussion is the primary method of teaching. (109)
Circled chairs
How often should rest breaks occur? (110)
every 45-50 minutes of instruction
When extension cords are used, what length can they be? (113)
should be within length determined by local fire code, usually 6’
What should be the only thing visible behind an instructor? (114)
blank screen or wall
Who is responsible for providing a safe training environment? (115)
LEAD INSTRUCTOR for safe environment for all instructors and students
For any type of remote site, what must the instructor develop? (115)
site safety plan
If acquired structures used for live training, they must be in with compliance with what NFPA standard? (115)
NFPA 1403
What are some considerations to address during the inspections and planning processes at remote sites? (117)
- weather conditions
- terrain
- vehicle traffic (limit/prohibit public access)
- training ground noise
- light levels
- site space
- exposures
- environmental laws and codes
- access (provide at least 2 means of access)
- water supply
Who must be present to supervise any high hazard training per NFPA 1041? (121)
Level II Instructor