Final Flashcards
Since classes may be interrupted and instructor must be prepared to respond by
Having a contingency plan
Instructors are expected to know the subject being taught and should
Possess the ability to transfer that knowledge and experience
During the administration of a written exam You observe a student cheating on the exam you should?
Know and follow your Department’s policy
What is a characteristic that today’s fire service instructor should possess
Motivational skills
The instructor attribute that brings determination and energy to the training environment is
Motivation
Which statement about examination feedback is correct?
A. It should be delayed
B. Mistakes and incorrect answers should be reviewed
C. It is not important to the learning process
D. It is provided at the convenience of the instructor
Mistakes and incorrect answers should be reviewed
During a training evolution a new recruit approaches you and asks for an accommodation because they cannot perform a task you should
Contact the department for legal interpretation
A positive learner/instructor relationship is built on
Mutual respect and confidence
The definition of education is
The acquisition of knowledge through various means
A way of earning respect as the instructor is to
Follow your own personal ethical code
The definition of training is
Instruction that emphasizes job specific learning objectives and skills-based instruction
The law prohibiting discrimination that creates a hostile work environment is the
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Making fun of another person’s religious beliefs or allowing students in a class to harass a student do to their religion is a violation of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964
An instructor that leads by good example and a “do as I say and as I do” attitude is known as having
Ethics
When teaching a new skill set, the instructor, with regard to conflict resolution, should
Create win-win situations
In attribute of an effective instructor is
Empathy
Mentoring involves the instructor:
A. Guiding Student Activity and reinforcing student behaviors
B. Working with students to develop and master course work
C. Acting as a trusted in Friendly advisor
D. Reviewing students needs and concerns
Working with students to develop in master corp’s work
What verb describes an action the instructor mistake to create student desire for learning: A. Order B. Motivate C. Direct D. Assign
Motivate
A student or instructor relationship based upon mutual respect confidence and Rapport is
A. Not as important if the students outrank the instructors
B. Not as important if the instructor outranks the students
C. If the instructor is Thoroughly qualified
D. Important as a positive attribute for learning
Important as a positive attribute for learning
The primary role of the instructor is to
Focus on the needs and abilities of the students
What is the term used to define what an employer does to assist an individual with a disability covered by Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodations
An effective instructor one should have experience in
Student diversity
A __________ is awarded after a student has passed an examination process that is based on a set of standards
Certification
Repetition is basic to the development of adequate responses best describes the law of
Exercise
Learning will be the most effective when a feeling of satisfaction or reward accompanies the learning process. This statement describes the what type of law
Law of effect
It is the responsibility of an instructor to plan teaching methods so that ideas are conveyed to the learner:
A. Primarily through Visual means
B. Through as many of the senses as practical
C. Through audio means
D. Through manipulative skills only
Through as many of the senses as practical
The instructor should transition between the lecture and audio visual aids to reinforce the information since students remember _______% of what they see and hear at the same time
50
Which has the highest percentage of learning: A. Touching B. Smelling C. Hearing D. Scene
Seeing
A key factor in the classroom environment is the\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of both instructor and student. A. Discipline B. Motivation C. Procedures D. Enthusiasm
Motivation
The law of Readiness is based upon a principle of learning which states that people learn best when:
A. They are prepared to learn
B. They have the proper environment for learning
C. The instructor is ready to teach
D. You need for the learning is adequately explained
They are prepared to learn
Cognitive objectives emphasize: A. Acting B. Feeling C. Reasoning and analyzing D. Sensing
Reasoning and analyzing
Instructors can adjust their presentation to maximize learning outcomes by using:
A. A variety of presentations to cover a variety of learning domains
B. Lectures with carefully selected audio visual examples
C. The same presentation style to maintain consistency
D. Student participation
A variety of presentations to cover a variety of learning domains
When a scheduled guest speaker fails to show up the instructor should
Implement the contingency plan
The type of learning that utilizes recall of knowledge and comprehension of information is
Cognitive
Which is one of the domains where learning takes place: A. Empathy B. Motivation C. Environment D. Affective
Affective
The law of learning states that no one will ever become proficient at any skill without performing which operation? A. Exercise B. Readiness C. Intensity D recency
Exercise
The least used sense to obtain information is
Taste
__________ Is the primary learning component for an adult
Motivation
The law of ________ states that practices make perfect; therefore, the more you practice a new skill, the more competent you will be
Recency
The consistent way a person gathers and processes information is called
Learning style
The law of __________ compares the new knowledge with the students existing knowledge base
Association
A learner can gain more knowledge by:
A. Using pure lecture as a medium of learning
B. Using Hands-On only training
C. Using as many of the senses as practical
D studying written material
Using as many of the senses as practical
The more true to life the learning situation, the greater the change in a student Behavior illustrates the law of A. Readiness B. Effect C. Association D intensity
Intensity
If a reward is attached to training outcomes that illustrates the law of A. Effect B. Exercise C. Readiness D Association
Effect
When preparing for a presentation, the instructor must consider logistical support prior to the class and:
A. Logistical time to purchase the equipment
B. Classroom time to refill SCBA bottles after use
C. Cost associated with replacing spent resources from classroom activities
D logistical time to develop an evaluation tool
Classroom time to refill SCBA bottles after use
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Ties each individual lesson plan together and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ presents information that conforms to other parts of the lesson A. Consistency, continuity B. Continuity, comprehension C. Consistency, continuum D continuity, consistency
Continuity, consistency
Your supervisor provides you with the lesson plan for a course you are to teach in two weeks. Which should be your next action?
A. Safely store the lesson plan away until the day of the class
B. Begin creating your own lesson plan and compared to the one you were given
C. Review the lesson plan you received and prepare a timeline for the class
D prepare the course evaluation document
Review the lesson plan you received in and prepare a timeline for the class
Which statement is true concerning the standard operating procedures and the lesson plan for a course you’re going to teach? A lesson plan:
A. Should comply with the current Sops
B. May reference the standard operating procedures but you do not need to teach it
C. Should not include the standing operating procedures because students will learn it later
D should cover textbook material only
Should comply with the current standard operating procedures
Which most accurately describes the term consistency
A. The flow of information has no interruption or change
B. The information is not contradictory and conforms to the principles that a course is attempting to teach
C. The mechanisms implemented to ensure that objectives are attained
D the methodical examination of the various parts of a project, program, or incident.
The information is not contradictory and conforms to the principles that a course is attempting to teach
To maintain continuity of presentations, the lead instructor should: A. Meet with substitute instructors B. Leave homework for students to complete C. Cancel class until the instructor is present D leave detailed instructions that cannot be altered
Meet with substitute instructors
Once the instructor recognizes deficiencies in learning styles, the instructor should adjust the class presentation by
A. Allowing fast Learners to skip lessons they already know
B. Sorting the slow from the fast learners
C. providing time for review and practice
D allowing the fast Learners to progress to another class
Providing time for review and practice
A rule of thumb is that the level of personal protective equipment required for training exercises is:
A. The level of personal protective equipment that should be worn during an emergency
B. A minimum standards set by the NFPA
C. Not required during training
D optional as determined by the instructor
The level of personal protective equipment that should be worn during an emergency
The_________ is responsible for maintaining continuity throughout the entire training program
Instructor
When assembling and analyzing course materials in facility information for conducting live fires, the instructor should refer to: A. Center for Disease Control B. Occupational safety and health Act C. NFPA 1000 D NFPA 1403
NFPA 1403
For new instructors, it is not unusual to spend__________ hours of preparation time for every hour of delivery time
1-3 hours
Tabletop models are intended to:
A. Show the cross section of a piece of equipment
B. Show operating principles in a simulated incident
C. Be passed around the classroom
D be the same size as the Prototype
Show operating principles in a simulated incident
At the instructor one level, you have the authority to A. Create lesson plans B. Prepare a budget request C. Teach from prepared lesson plans D perform accident investigations
Teach from prepared lesson plans
Tabletop Miniatures, allows the instructor to:
A. Capture material written on the board with computer software
B. Provide realistic simulation
C. Use multiple colors to illustrate the lesson material
D practice strategy and tactics
Practice strategy and tactics
The definition of learning is:
A. Instruction that emphasizes job specific learning objectives and skills-based instruction
B. An observable change in a person’s Behavior
C. Knowledge-based learning objectives that are not tied to a specific job
D method of transferring knowledge by giving information through various forms of communication
An observable change in a person’s Behavior
The best way to handle a failure of audio visual equipment is to A. Move to the next course section B. Call the training officer C. Implement the contingency plan D reschedule the class
Implement the contingency plan
All forms of testing and learning should be based on A. NFPA standards B. Learning objectives C. Performance objectives D accreditation standards
Learning objectives
Before using any training audio visual aids, instructor must
A. Introduce it properly to the group
B. Determine the best time to use this Aid
C. Preview prior to class
D preview with a few students
Preview prior to class
When giving a topic for instructional delivery, and instructor should determine what materials are needed
A. By Consulting agency policies and procedures
B. From the lesson plan on the topic
C. By networking with other instructors
D from senior instructional staff
From the lesson plan on the topic
Presentation adjustments
A. May be needed to allow for Effective delivery of the lesson plan
B. Should change the learning objectives
C. Should be made to reflect the style of the person who wrote the lesson plan
D need not be documented
May be needed to allow for Effective delivery of the lesson plan
A moulage kit
A. Is more realistic than a casualty simulator
B. Allows the instructor to provide realistic simulation
C. Contains plastic rooms that are time-consuming to prepare and apply
D requires extra training for the instructor to demonstrate properly
Allows the instructor to provide realistic simulation
Job performance requirements are A. Required for a specific job, based on standards B. Part of the lesson scheduling C. Not responsibilities or duties D not used to certify personnel
Required for a specific job based on standards
Safety program materials such as home Safety Council in American Red Cross, are considered: A. Evaluation tools B. Course generation C. Resource and instructional materials D session Logistics
Resource and instructional materials
The reference section of a lesson plan should include
A. Names of books and other instructional resources
B. Prerequisites to read
C. List of available classrooms
D list of equipment and tools
Names of books and other instructional resources
In addition to delivering instructional sessions using prepared course materials, the instructor one:
A. Determines test validity
B. Develops class evaluation instruments
C. Presents lessons from prepared lesson plans
D develops instructional materials for specific topics
Prevents lessons from prepared lesson plans
An advantage of using handouts as instructional media is
A. They may be distributed at the beginning of class for homework assignments
B. Copyright laws must be applied
C.they can be 3 hole punched so they are not lost
D to provide note guides with an outline of the lesson for students to fill in notes during class
To provide note guides with an outline of the lesson for students to fill in notes during class
What is a key element for most adult learner presentations A. Multimedia training AIDS B. Learning environment C. A clear speaker D classroom Arrangements
Multimedia training aids
The Copyright Act allows instructors to A. Prevent copying materials for use in the classroom B. Follow the fair use Doctrine C. Copy graphic materials only D copy of 250 copies for free
Follow the fair use Doctrine
Which of the following is true regarding vertical keystoning of the projector
A. It occurs when the width of the projected image is wider at the bottom than the top
B. Keystone and creates a distraction for the students
C. Lines are parallel yet the image looks out of focus
D it occurs when the projector is at a less than 75 degree angle with screen
Keystone and create a distraction for the students
For a film or video tape to Be an Effective learning tool, the instructor must
A. Show the film or video tape at least three times
B. Preview the film or video tape before the class begins
C. Turn on the television first then turn on the video
D leave the lights on so students do not sleep
Preview the film or video tape before the class begins
When advantage of an interactive whiteboard system is
A. The involvement of all senses
B. That segments of video tape may be replayed
C. Depicting material with authenticity
D that it displays images and saves notes
That it displays images and saves notes
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Are an effective means of providing students with materials to take home A. Video tapes B. Handouts C. Cognitive tests D skill sheets
Handouts
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Are most flexible in small groups A. Rear projection equipment B. Lectures C. Electronic copy boards D easel pads
Easel pads
An advantage of a dry erase marker boards is that
A. They are easy to read
B. They can be used as supplements and backups to technical equipment
C. Only highlights can be pointed out
D they require special equipment
They can be used as supplements and backups to technical equipment
Which is considered a multimedia component A. Information sheet B. Skill sheet C. Simulator D assignment
Simulator
When performing audio-visual maintenance
A. Use a mildly abrasive cleaning agent on glass surfaces
B. Use a soft bristle brush
C. You solvents for cleaning training aid devices
D clean video has with alcohol wipes
Use a soft-bristled brush
Models are best suited for A. Lecturing B. Simulations C. Demonstration D discussion
Demonstration
Advantages of using \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are that they are inexpensive, easy to use, and provide a permanent record A. Simulation AIDS B. Easel pads C. Dry erase boards D tabletop models
Easel pads
A\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ can create interesting lectures by providing information that will involve various senses and address a variety of learning styles is the A. Diagram display B. Interactive board C. Easel pad D dry erase marker board
Diagram display
For new instructors to become proficient at using multiple types of media, they should A. Be familiar and practice using the media B. Experiment with them during class C. Not use the media if they don't know how D request other instructors to operate equipment
Be familiar and practice using the media
The description of minimum acceptable behaviors that a student must display is A. Cognitive evaluation B. Motivation of learner C. Learning objectives D instructions to the instructor
Learning objectives
The function of lesson plans is to
A. Ensure continuity and consistency
B. Promote flexibility and change
C. Act as a combination of various instructor notes
D provide a rigid procedure that must be followed for successful teaching
Ensure continuity and consistency
A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a road map that guides the instructor A. Lesson plan B. Job or topic C. Task D lesson objective
Lesson plan
