Chapter 1 - The Instructor as a Professional

Question 1

Desire to teach is a characteristic that generates enthusiasm.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

A. True

Question 2

Instructors can motivate students by criticizing unsuccessful performances.
A. True
B. False

Answer 2

B. False

Question 3

Instructors are effective leaders by first being followers within their organization.
A. True
B. False

Answer 3

A. True

Question 4

An effective instructor does NOT have to lead by example within the organization.
A. True
B. False

Answer 4

B. False

Question 5

A profession is a vocation that requires specialized knowledge and long, intense preparation. (16)
A. True
B. False

Answer 5

A. True

Question 6

Which of the following is an instructor’s obligation to the profession? (17)
A. Being a positive role model and effective leader
B. Being aware of new improvements or developments
C. Providing training that supports the mission of the organization
D. Ensuring that the students perform their duties safely and skillfully

Answer 6

A. Being a positive role model and effective leader

Question 7

List 10 characteristics an instructor should have to teach:

Answer 7

1. Desire to teach
   2. Motivation
   3. Subject and teaching competencies
   4. Leadership abilities
   5. Strong Interpersonal skills
   6. Preparation and Organization
   7. Ingenuity, creativity and flexibility
   8. Empathy
   9. Conflict resolution skills
   10. Fairness

Question 8

List 5 qualities of an effective instructor:

Answer 8

1. Self Confidence
   2. Trustworthy
   3. Consistency
   4. Responsibility
   5. Acceptance

Question 9

List 15 challenges faced by instructors

Answer 9

1. Instructor Priorities
   2. Student Priorities
   3. Student Diversity
   4. Learning Disabilities
   5. Organizational Apathy
   6. Changes in profession
   7. Cooperative relationships
   8. Organizational promotion
   9. Management directives
   10. Instructional environment
   11. Safe training environments
   12. Professional development
   13. Course schedules
   14. Funds and Resources
   15. Lack of Qualified Instructors

Question 10

Differentiate between a Code and a Standard

Answer 10

Codes - Body of laws
Standard - criterion documents (models or examples)

Question 11

Understand the Cone of Learning.
After 2 weeks, what percentages do we tend to remember if we:
Read
Hear
See
See and Hear
Say (repeat)
Say and Perform

Answer 11

After 2 weeks, we tend to remember:
* 10% of what we read
* 20% of what we hear
* 30% of what we see
* 50% of what we see & hear
* 70% of what we say
* 90% of what we say and do

Question 12

List 5 assumptions of Adult Learners

Answer 12

1. Self-concept
2. Experience
3. Readiness to learn
4. Learning orientation
5. Motivation

Question 13

List Thondike’s 8 Laws of Learning

Answer 13

1. Readiness
2. Exercise
3. Effect
4. Disuse
5. Association
6. Recency
7. Primacy
8. Intensity

Question 14

List the 3 Primary Laws of Learning

Answer 14

Law of effect
Law of exercise
Law of readiness

Question 15

Describe the Law of Effect

Answer 15

§ learning is strengthened when accompanied by apleasant or satisfying feeling.
§ learning is weakened when associated with an unpleasant feeling.
§ learning takes places properly when it results in satisfaction and the learner derives pleasure out of it.
§ The class room experiences should be satisfactory and pleasant. The teacher must enjoy his teaching work.
§ Learning experiences and other activities must be meaningful and understandable in terms of the personal life of the learners.
§ School activities should be organized in increasing difficulty order so that the students may progress without any failure..