Chapter 6: Classroom Instruction Flashcards
Which characteristic of an effective public speaker involves use of relevant examples, storytelling, and metaphors?
Good development of ideas
108
Instructors can improve presentations by:
making a video recording and reviewing it for distracting actions
109
An oral presentation generally consists of three parts referred to as the:
introduction, body, and summary
109
Which method of sequencing information begins with information that students are familiar with before introducing unfamiliar material?
Known-to-unknown
110
Why do instructors use transitions to keep students’ attention between portions of the lesson?
Continuity and consistency
110
Which step of the four-step method of instruction introduces the lesson?
Preparation
112
Which step of the four-step method of instruction has the instructor follow an orderly, sequential outline to deliver the lesson content?
Presentation
114
Which step of the four-step method of instruction has the instructor provide opportunities for students to learn through a variety of activities?
Application
114
Which instructional method is MOST effective for providing facts, rules, and regulations?
Illustrated lectures
115
Which instructional method is an effective way to teach manipulative skills and mechanical functions?
Demonstrations
116
Which instructional method allows instructors to talk to the overall group and invite the group to reply?
Leading class discussions
118
The development of psychomotor skills typically occurs in _____ phases.
three
124
Which structured exercise reviews and discusses detailed accounts of past events for students to analyze and synthesize possible answers to the problem?
Case studies
125
Which structured exercise involves students acting out the role of a character in a scenario to prepare for situations they may encounter while fulfilling their job duties?
Role playing
126
Which structured exercise permits students to experience a situation, make decisions, and see the results of their decisions without the negative consequences that can occur at an actual emergency?
Simulations
126
Which type of learning requires that each student successfully master the learning objectives or outcomes of the lesson or course before progressing to a new one?
Competency-based
127
An advantage of the competency-based approach to teaching is:
students are prepared to advance to more complex knowledge or skills
128
Which teaching strategy is the most prevalent approach to teaching in the fire and emergency services?
Instructor-led training
128
Which teaching strategy requires instructors to be very organized and disciplined in order to maintain a high level of student satisfaction and performance with the reduction of a formal structure?
Blended or hybrid learning
131
Which teaching strategy minimizes the interaction between a student and an instructor?
Computer simulation
131
What is the art of clearly and concisely explaining information in ways that an anticipated audience can understand?
Presentation
107
Effective speakers organize their material so that:
their audience is never lost during the presentation
108
Which characteristic of effective speakers involves keeping appropriate eye contact with audience members?
Good delivery skills
108
Which major element of good vocal characteristics of an effective speaker involves clearly emphasizing each syllable, accent, and pause?
Enunciation
108
Instructors can improve any presentation by:
getting plenty of rest the night before a presentation
109
Which part of an instructor’s oral presentation is to get the attention of the students?
Opening
109