Chapter 15

Question 1

One of the responsibilities of the level II instructor in NFPA 1041 is to evaluate level I instructors and learning environments.

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Question 2

The evaluation of level I instructors is based on the observations of supervisors and students, shared via an instrument.

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Question 3

Waiting for the formal evaluation timeline should not deter supervisors from providing ongoing, informal performance feedback.

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Question 4

Evaluation is an important and ongoing process throughout curriculum development and instruction.

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Question 5

Instructors need to be adaptive to student learning styles as they change along with their generation.

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Question 6

During a formal or informal critique, a supervisor should give positive feedback before addressing areas that need improvement.

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Question 7

Informal evaluations have the advantage of immediacy.

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Question 8

Use the evaluation tool that the organization provides to reduce the potential for subjectivity and ensure consistency between evaluations.

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Question 9

Mentors must be carefully selected to ensure that they model appropriate methods and behaviors.

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Question 10

Evaluations should ask students about the benefits they feel they received from a class, focusing on perceptions of their learning experience and the learning environment.

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Question 11

Questions on most instructor/course evaluations ask students to respond on a continuum that ranges from very satisfied to very dissatisfied.

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Question 12

Evaluations should always leave space for open-ended answers or comments.

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Question 13

If adequate time and facilities are not provided, the validity of the evaluation may be compromised due to the student rushing to complete the evaluation.

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Question 14

The instructor should always be included in the decision-making process used to apply strengths constructively or correct weakness.

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Question 15

Through coaching and mentoring, a supervisor can assist the instructor in determining the best use of strengths.

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Question 16

Additional authority and responsibilities can reward the instructor and further utilize strong attributes.

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Question 17

From a supervisory standpoint, helping an instructor build upon strengths is one of the best ways to build confidence.

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Question 18

Counseling, coaching, and mentoring can all be useful when trying to help an instructor improve performance.

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Question 19

The supervisor should work with the instructor to determine the steps necessary to overcome a weakness. This action gives the instructor greater ownership and a stake in the corrective process and final outcome.

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Question 20

Observations may indicate needed changes to a course or its materials.

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Question 21

Working with other instructors gives inexperienced instructors opportunities to observe models of the desired instructional methods and teaching behaviors.

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Question 22

Playing to an individual’s strengths helps to ensure high-quality instruction over the long term.

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