Chapter 6: Classroom Instruction Flashcards
Which characteristic of an effective public speaker involves use of relevant examples, storytelling, and metaphors?
Good development of ideas
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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
Which part of an instructor’s oral presentation is to present the information in a logical sequence?
Body
109
Which part of an instructor’s oral presentation is to review the objective of the presentation?
Summary
109
Which method of sequencing information in a presentation begins by teaching the basic knowledge or skill, then introducing more difficult knowledge as the lesson progresses?
Simple-to-complex
110
Which method of sequencing information in a presentation teaches students in a sequential order for each skill?
Step-by-step
110
Educational research recommends that instructors evaluate student’s understanding:
during the lesson
110
Which of the following is a purpose of transitions when giving presentations?
Preview what will happen next
110
What are two types of transitions speech communication professionals teach?
Verbal and nonverbal
111
The steps for the four-step method of instruction include _____, presentation, application, and evaluation
preparation
112
Which step of the four-step method of instruction can be combined with the application step so students can participate in activities that require them to safely demonstrate skills?
Presentation
114
During which step of the four-step method of instruction does the instructor provide opportunities for students to learn through a variety of activities?
Application
114
Which step of the four-step method of instruction typically uses written and oral tests to assess cognitive learning?
Evaluation
114
Which instructional teaching method does an instructor use to explain a topic with the help of audiovisual aids?
Giving an illustrated lecture
115
Which instructional teaching method does an instructor use to teach physical principles?
Providing demonstration
116
Which instructional teaching method allows for interaction between the instructor and the students?
Leading class discussions
118
Which common category of the whole group discussion format intends to have students gain knowledge from other group members or develop new ideas?
Guided
119
Which type of group discussions have the main advantage that students express their ideas and opinions more openly with their peers than when an instructor is present?
Small
119
Both large and small group discussions require that instructors demonstrate _____ to ensure that students achieve course goals.
leadership
120
Which discussion technique is used to generate as many ideas as possible while operating under the principle that there are no bad ideas?
Brainstorming
120
Which skill enables the instructor to evaluate prepared questions so questions can be improved, if needed?
Knowing how to create effective questions of their own
121
Which question type doesn’t necessarily have one correct answer and often does not call for a spoken response?
Rhetorical
123
How should an instructor respond when a student answer is only partially correct?
Positively reinforce the correct portion, then redirect the question back to the student or ask another student to complete the answer
123
An instructor can respond to students’ questions that may be complex, illogical, or off topic by:
deferring the questions that are beyond the scope of the lesson
124
During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor provide a great deal of influence while demonstrating as much patience as possible to encourage the student?
Cognitive
124
During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor serve more as an evaluator and a coach than a teacher?
Associative
124
During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor become the coach and is there to help students refine their efforts?
Autonomous
124
A case study involves analyzing and examining facts through:
discussion and problem-solving exercises
126
Which type of structured exercise involves students acting out the role of a character in a scenario to prepare for situations they may encounter while fulfilling their duties?
Role playing
126
A simulation may include elements of:
computer-based training
126
Which type of structured exercise provides students with experiences to inspect, use, test, and evaluate equipment or processes?
Field and laboratory experiences
127
Which type of learning involves instructors teaching specific criteria that students must meet during testing?
Competency-based
127
Learning objectives are written to establish the _____ for competency by identifying and clearly describing the learning outcome (behavior).
criteria
128
What would be an advantage of the competency approach to teaching?
Students are prepared to advance to more complex knowledge or skills
128
Which teaching strategy splits some of the responsibilities among more than one instructor?
Multiple instructors
129
Which teaching strategy helps make abstract concepts more relatable to students?
Explain and illustrate with examples, stories, analogies, and metaphors
130
Which teaching strategy do instructors use to help students to recognize the importance of key points through emphasis and repetition?
Reinforcing learning
130
Which teaching strategy combines traditional (face-to-face) and online teaching methods?
Blended or hybrid
131
Which teaching strategy leads to an increased depth of knowledge and understanding of the material versus the traditional method?
Student-centered learning
131
Which teaching strategy has students read and study the material at home prior to coming to class?
Flipping the classroom
131
Computer based training (CBT) may be used in a more structured format to provide:
distance learning
131
Which teaching strategy holds students solely responsible for achieving course objectives determined by the instructor or chosen by the student?
Self-directed learning
133
Which teaching strategy has instructors pull from a variety of resources to better meet the learning needs of each student?
Individualized instruction
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