Chapter 4: Instructional Materials and Equipment

Question 1

A well-developed lesson plan will guide the instructor through:

Answer 1

the class session

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Question 2

Which component of a lesson plan includes the list of information or skills students must have completed or mastered before entering a course?

Answer 2

Prerequisites

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Question 3

Which component of a lesson plan is the summary of the information to be taught?

Answer 3

Lesson outline

64

Question 4

Which component of a lesson outline determines both how to introduce the lesson to the students and the direction that the lesson will take?

Answer 4

Learning outcome

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Question 5

To indicate knowledge or skill, each learning objective should contain:

Answer 5

an action verb

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Question 6

Which common resource for fire and emergency instructors is a division of the United States Fire Administration?

Answer 6

National Fire Academy

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Question 7

What protects the work of artists, photographers, and authors, and gives them the right to publish or reproduce?

Answer 7

Copyright laws

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Question 8

The wrongful intrusion into a person’s private activities by the government or other individuals is referred to as:

Answer 8

invasion of privacy

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Question 9

Teaching aids are integral to engaging student interest and encouraging:

Answer 9

active learning

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Question 10

The availability of teaching aids depends on an organization’s needs, budget, and:

Answer 10

facilities

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Question 11

audio recording is an example of a ________ teaching aid

Answer 11

nonprojected

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Question 12

The easiest, most frequently used nonprojection-type teaching aid is a:

Answer 12

marker board

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Question 13

Anatomical charts explaining human anatomy and physiology in emergency medical services classes are examples of an:

Answer 13

an illustration board

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Question 14

Which teaching aid includes any printed matter that instructors distribute before, during, or at the end of a class?

Answer 14

Handouts

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Question 15

Which teaching aid allows observation or manipulation so students can clearly observe the types of relationships between parts?

Answer 15

Models

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Question 16

Which type of audio recording would be helpful to highlight good practices in telecommunicator training or postincident critique?

Answer 16

Dispatch radio traffic

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Question 17

Instructors who are familiar with teaching aid equipment may perform routine maintenance by:

Answer 17

following manufacturer-recommended procedures

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Question 18

A replacement projector bulb should be handled by the porcelain base to prevent _____ from contacting the bulb surface.

Answer 18

skin oil

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Question 19

Using dramatic images or anecdotes while the relevance or resolution of the topic is explained is used to:

Answer 19

gain and maintain students’ attention

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Question 20

What can be used to supplement a lecture and will allow students to process more information?

Answer 20

Visual aids

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Question 21

Which benefit does a lesson plan provide a student, instructor, or administrator?

Answer 21

Providing uniformity by standardizing the instruction

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Question 22

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?

Answer 22

Providing documentation

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Question 23

Which benefit does a lesson plan provide for documentation of developing test and evaluation requirements?

Answer 23

Show the material that was taught (based on the objectives)

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Question 24

References, prerequisites, and time frames are all:

Answer 24

lesson plan components

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Question 25

Which lesson plan component lists specific instructional tools required to meet learning objectives?

Answer 25

Resources/materials needed 64

Question 26

Whenever possible, the most experienced _____ available should be responsible for creating any needed lesson outlines.

Answer 26

Instructor I 66

Question 27

What should be considered first by an instructor when writing a basic lesson outline?

Answer 27

The intended outcome of the lesson 66

Question 28

In the Mager model of learning objectives, what does the performance (behavior) statement of a learning objective identify?

Answer 28

What the student is expected to do 66

Question 29

What do standards provide for evaluating student performance?

Answer 29

Measurable criteria 66

Question 30

What is a benefit of outside resource materials? | Select one:

Answer 30

Provide real world examples of lesson topics in practice 68

Question 31

Which of the more common resources for fire and emergency services instructors compiles and publishes near-miss reports on firefighting incidents for training use?

Answer 31

Firefighter Close Calls 68

Question 32

What is an example of an outside resource material used by fire and emergency services instructors?

Answer 32

User-generated video website 68

Question 33

The majority of U.S. copyright laws are governed by:

Answer 33

federal statute 69

Question 34

What example would be considered infringement of copyrighted materials?

Answer 34

Students are charged for materials beyond the photocopy costs 70

Question 35

In order to use a photo that was taken during a training exercise, the instructor must:

Answer 35

obtain model releases from everyone in the photo 70

Question 36

Which right of privacy factor allows individuals to preview photos or recordings before they are used?

Answer 36

Rights of individuals 71

Question 37

Teaching aids should be applied in ways that emphasize:

Answer 37

the message 71

Question 38

What type of teaching aid is an audio recording?

Answer 38

Nonprojected 72

Question 39

Casualty simulations are an example of a ___________ teaching aid

Answer 39

nonprojected 72

Question 40

Which nonprojection-type teaching aid is the easiest, most frequently used?

Answer 40

Marker board 72

Question 41

Preparing illustration or diagram displays in advance saves:

Answer 41

class time 73

Question 42

Which duplicated material teaching aid will encourage students to remain attentive to the lesson's major points?

Answer 42

Note-taking guide 74

Question 43

Which teaching aid is an excellent tool for illustrating mechanical or spatial concepts?

Answer 43

Model 74

Question 44

Which teaching aid can add a greater level of authenticity and practicality to lessons in the classroom by adding sound?

Answer 44

Audio recordings 75

Question 45

Which teaching aids are electronically displayed on a screen?

Answer 45

Projected 75

Question 46

A disadvantage of a projected teaching aid is:

Answer 46

the necessity of a clean environment 76

Question 47

Which display systems show images projected from a computer and allow instructors to display documents for group discussions?

Answer 47

Multimedia projectors 76

Question 48

Which display systems allow instructors to draw lines on the screen to emphasize portions of a photo or document?

Answer 48

Interactive displays 77

Question 49

Which display systems consist of a small video camera mounted vertically over a tabletop platform?

Answer 49

Visual presenters 78

Question 50

Which display system broadcasts on community-access channels via cable, satellite, or closed circuit over vast distances?

Answer 50

Video presentations 78

Question 51

Which display system allows two or more individuals or groups to communicate with each other at a distance? Select one:

Answer 51

Video conferencing 79

Question 52

Anatomical/physiological manikins used for fire and emergency services training are an example of a:

Answer 52

simulator 79

Question 53

Which type of simulation displays fields of view as though students are part of the environment?

Answer 53

Virtual reality simulation 79

Question 54

Which type of simulation can instructors use to imitate injuries using moulage kits?

Answer 54

Casualty 80

Question 55

Which is a permanent structure or portable device that can be used to simulate specific types of situations?

Answer 55

Training prop 80

Question 56

Proper care and cleaning of teaching aids can help prevent:

Answer 56

damage 81

Question 57

Cleaning teaching aids is an opportunity to periodically:

Answer 57

inspect the item and determine its maintenance needs 82

Question 58

Replacing ____________ is a routine maintenance that can be done by instructors who are familiar with the equipment

Answer 58

projector bulbs 82

Question 59

A benefit of using teaching aids or props in the classroom is it enhances _______

Answer 59

memory 83

Question 60

Illustrating the ________________ is a function of teaching aids that would help students better understand a sequence of events

Answer 60

components of an assembly 83

Question 61

Students can process more information when _____ supplement a lecture.

Answer 61

visual aids 83