C: The Teaching Process

Question 1

Preparation of a lesson

Answer 1

Determine the lesson objectives, performance based (do) or decision based (critical thinking)
Determine goals or completion standards
Should include prep work or homework
Supplies, materials & equip should be available
Should reference a syllabus and course of training

Question 2

What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

Answer 2

To provide the instructor with a write outline for each lesson.

Question 3

What are some characteristics of a good lesson plan?

Answer 3

Unity, must be a unified segment of instruction
Content, should contain new material that relates to past lessons
Scope, must be a reasonable amount to learn
Practical, planned in accordance with conditions
Flexible, room for add ons or alteration
Relate, to course of training

Question 4

What are the instructional steps? PPAR

Answer 4

Preperation
Presentation
Application
Review and evaluation

Question 5

Organization of Material

Answer 5

Introduction - attention, motivation and overview
Development - past to present, simple to complex, known to unknown, frequently used to least used
Conclusion - recaps important elements, wraps up and review.

Question 6

What are some training delivery methods?

Answer 6

Lecture method - illustrated talk, briefing, formal, informal. Least effective for evaluation, little student participation
Guided discussion - draws on student knowledge, includes introduction, discussion and conclusion.
Computer assisted learning - PC based, student sets the pace.
Demonstration-performance method - instructor does instructor explains, student does instructor explains, student does student explains.
Drill & practice - practice, practice, practice

Question 7

What is problem based learning?

Answer 7

Environment where a problem is encountered in real life that forces the student to reach a real world solution