Chapter 4: Instructional Materials and Equipment Flashcards
A well-developed lesson plan will guide the instructor through:
the class session
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Which component of a lesson plan includes the list of information or skills students must have completed or mastered before entering a course?
Prerequisites
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Which component of a lesson plan is the summary of the information to be taught?
Lesson outline
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Which component of a lesson outline determines both how to introduce the lesson to the students and the direction that the lesson will take?
Learning outcome
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To indicate knowledge or skill, each learning objective should contain:
an action verb
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Which common resource for fire and emergency instructors is a division of the United States Fire Administration?
National Fire Academy
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What protects the work of artists, photographers, and authors, and gives them the right to publish or reproduce?
Copyright laws
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The wrongful intrusion into a person’s private activities by the government or other individuals is referred to as:
invasion of privacy
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Teaching aids are integral to engaging student interest and encouraging:
active learning
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The availability of teaching aids depends on an organization’s needs, budget, and:
facilities
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audio recording is an example of a ________ teaching aid
nonprojected
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The easiest, most frequently used nonprojection-type teaching aid is a:
marker board
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Anatomical charts explaining human anatomy and physiology in emergency medical services classes are examples of an:
an illustration board
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Which teaching aid includes any printed matter that instructors distribute before, during, or at the end of a class?
Handouts
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Which teaching aid allows observation or manipulation so students can clearly observe the types of relationships between parts?
Models
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Which type of audio recording would be helpful to highlight good practices in telecommunicator training or postincident critique?
Dispatch radio traffic
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Instructors who are familiar with teaching aid equipment may perform routine maintenance by:
following manufacturer-recommended procedures
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A replacement projector bulb should be handled by the porcelain base to prevent _____ from contacting the bulb surface.
skin oil
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Using dramatic images or anecdotes while the relevance or resolution of the topic is explained is used to:
gain and maintain students’ attention
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What can be used to supplement a lecture and will allow students to process more information?
Visual aids
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Which benefit does a lesson plan provide a student, instructor, or administrator?
Providing uniformity by standardizing the instruction
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Which benefit does a lesson plan provide for the organization’s administration by including the amount and type of materials and equipment needed to teach the lesson?
Providing documentation
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Which benefit does a lesson plan provide for documentation of developing test and evaluation requirements?
Show the material that was taught (based on the objectives)
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References, prerequisites, and time frames are all:
lesson plan components
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Which lesson plan component lists specific instructional tools required to meet learning objectives?
Resources/materials needed
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Whenever possible, the most experienced _____ available should be responsible for creating any needed lesson outlines.
Instructor I
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What should be considered first by an instructor when writing a basic lesson outline?
The intended outcome of the lesson
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In the Mager model of learning objectives, what does the performance (behavior) statement of a learning objective identify?
What the student is expected to do
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What do standards provide for evaluating student performance?
Measurable criteria
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What is a benefit of outside resource materials?
Select one:
Provide real world examples of lesson topics in practice
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Which of the more common resources for fire and emergency services instructors compiles and publishes near-miss reports on firefighting incidents for training use?
Firefighter Close Calls
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What is an example of an outside resource material used by fire and emergency services instructors?
User-generated video website
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The majority of U.S. copyright laws are governed by:
federal statute
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What example would be considered infringement of copyrighted materials?
Students are charged for materials beyond the photocopy costs
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In order to use a photo that was taken during a training exercise, the instructor must:
obtain model releases from everyone in the photo
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Which right of privacy factor allows individuals to preview photos or recordings before they are used?
Rights of individuals
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Teaching aids should be applied in ways that emphasize:
the message
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What type of teaching aid is an audio recording?
Nonprojected
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Casualty simulations are an example of a ___________ teaching aid
nonprojected
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Which nonprojection-type teaching aid is the easiest, most frequently used?
Marker board
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Preparing illustration or diagram displays in advance saves:
class time
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Which duplicated material teaching aid will encourage students to remain attentive to the lesson’s major points?
Note-taking guide
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Which teaching aid is an excellent tool for illustrating mechanical or spatial concepts?
Model
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Which teaching aid can add a greater level of authenticity and practicality to lessons in the classroom by adding sound?
Audio recordings
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Which teaching aids are electronically displayed on a screen?
Projected
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A disadvantage of a projected teaching aid is:
the necessity of a clean environment
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Which display systems show images projected from a computer and allow instructors to display documents for group discussions?
Multimedia projectors
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Which display systems allow instructors to draw lines on the screen to emphasize portions of a photo or document?
Interactive displays
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Which display systems consist of a small video camera mounted vertically over a tabletop platform?
Visual presenters
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Which display system broadcasts on community-access channels via cable, satellite, or closed circuit over vast distances?
Video presentations
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Which display system allows two or more individuals or groups to communicate with each other at a distance?
Select one:
Video conferencing
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Anatomical/physiological manikins used for fire and emergency services training are an example of a:
simulator
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Which type of simulation displays fields of view as though students are part of the environment?
Virtual reality simulation
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Which type of simulation can instructors use to imitate injuries using moulage kits?
Casualty
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Which is a permanent structure or portable device that can be used to simulate specific types of situations?
Training prop
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Proper care and cleaning of teaching aids can help prevent:
damage
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Cleaning teaching aids is an opportunity to periodically:
inspect the item and determine its maintenance needs
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Replacing ____________ is a routine maintenance that can be done by instructors who are familiar with the equipment
projector bulbs
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A benefit of using teaching aids or props in the classroom is it enhances _______
memory
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Illustrating the ________________ is a function of teaching aids that would help students better understand a sequence of events
components of an assembly
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Students can process more information when _____ supplement a lecture.
visual aids
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