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1
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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?

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Presentation

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Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors presenting new or related information during the evolution, when appropriate?

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Teaching

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Which aspect of the listening process refers to critically analyzing information to determine how to accurate it is?

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Evaluating

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NFPA 1041, Standard for fire service instructor professional qualifications, assigns report-writing responsibilities

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To instructors at each classification level

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5
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when should the instructor ensure the safety requirements are met for the classroom or training ground?

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Before, During, and After training

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A simulation may include elements of?

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Computer-based training

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Which type of student assessment has the scores arranged in a bell cure with the majority of the scores being in the middle?

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Norm-referenced

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The instructor should provide safe and approved hearing protection if the noise level within the training environment exceeds maximum noise exposure of?

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90 Decibels US, 85 Decibels Canada

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9
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The security of testing instruments is important in preventing

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academic misconduct

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What reading level doe3s the US workforce investment act of 1998 indicate that adults should reach before entering the workforce?

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8Th grade

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Which would be the FIRST step in assembling equipment and materials for a class

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Check for missing items

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During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor become the coach and is there to help students refine their efforts

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Autonomous

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The two main differences between psychomotor skills and simple training revolutions are the:

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number of students involved and the training location

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Officially, the US Americans with disabilities act of 1990 divides learning disabilities into _____ major categories

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Three

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15
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What do standards provide for evaluations student performance?

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Measurable Criteria

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After administering a written test in a classroom setting the instructor should

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not allow students to change their answers once answer sheets have been submitted

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Which type of learning involves instructors teaching specific criteria that students must meet during testing

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competency-based

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During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor serve more as an evaluator and a coach then a teacher

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Associative

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Which part of an instructors oral presentation is to review the objectives of the presentation

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Summary

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Which term describes the characteristics of adult students and provides a set of assumptions for most effectively teaching adults

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Andragogy

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Which characteristic of an effective instructor is necessary in understanding opinons, problems, and challenges of students

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Empathy

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Which responsibility of instructors may pose additional challenges on a day-to-day basis with training and student records?

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Documentation system

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23
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Which federal law prohibits employment practices that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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Rules known as _____ are created by a legislative body having the legal sanction to establish agencies that can establish rules regarding a particular activity or action.

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Regulations

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Which leadership quality must an effective instructor possess to routinely make and maintain appropriate decisions, actions, and relationships?

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Consistency

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Which important trait of an effective instructor involves attitudes and responses in helping students to learn?

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Sincerity

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Which characteristic of an effective instructor is based on the individual’s values and morals or personal code of ethics?

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Personal Integrity

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28
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An instructor can ensure that the public is served by the best trained fire and emergency services personnel by meeting the obligation of:

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Providing the most efficient and safest training opportunities possible

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29
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Which interpersonal skill involves the ability to precisely and clearly explain concepts and processes through a systematic presentation of material?

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Clarity

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Which federal law establishes a code of fair information practices that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information about individuals that is maintained in federal record systems?

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Privacy Act

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31
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Outside of preparation and delivery of classroom sessions, an effective instructor has obligations to the:

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Student, Organization, Fire and Emergency Services Profession, and themselves

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32
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Which method is used by instructors to maintain and improve their teaching skills and mastery of their subject matter?

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Through experience, study and professional development

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33
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Instructors who are willing to admit that they do not know the answers but are willing to find the answers to questions model which characteristic of an effective instructor?

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Honesty

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34
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Which federal law prohibits disclosure of a student’s protected information to a third party verbally, in writing, or by electronic transmission?

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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35
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Which characteristic of an effective instructor is implied when the instructor never asks students to do anything that they themselves have not done or would not do?

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Lead by Example

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36
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Which characteristic of an effective instructor involves treating all students equally and providing them with the same learning opportunities?

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Fairness

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Which characteristic of an effective instructor involves listening to both sides of an issue and suggesting solutions?

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Conflict-resolution skills

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38
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Codes and standards are not laws unless adopted by:

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The AHJ

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39
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Which characteristic of an effective instructor is done by encouraging students during the learning process?

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Motivation

40
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Which characteristic of an effective teacher involves detailed course outlines, established course objectives, and defined evaluation procedures?

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Preparation and organization

41
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Which federal law requires instructors and training organizations to provide reasonable accommodation for students with documented disabilities?

A

Americans with Disabilities act

42
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By developing or using various training materials and supplemental materials, effective instructors can demonstrate:

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Ingenuity, creativity, and flexibility

43
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Instructors should recognize that just because the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has not adopted a code or standard as law does not mean that an instructor may not be:

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Held accountable under that standard in a court of law

44
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Students who find it difficult to reach a particular skill level may be experiencing:

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a learning plateau

45
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Which motivation technique requires the instructor to provide external reasons, such as rewards, recognition, and certificates to make the student feel successful?

A

Incorporating motivators

46
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Which domain of learning encompasses what information a student should learn?

A

Cognitive

47
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Which factor contributes to a learning environment including life experiences, motivation, and learning style variations?

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Student Diversity

48
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Which learning mode results in the highest retention of information during the learning process?

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Using Multiple Senses

49
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Which aspect of nonverbal communication includes practicing speaking slowly and using appropriate volume for the situation?

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Vocal Characteristics

50
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Whose responsibility is it in the classroom model of instruction to interpret and encode the information in a lesson plan so it is understood?

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Instructor

51
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Which domain of learning refers to how a student should apply the information being taught?

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Psychomotor

52
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Which technique helps instructors reach the many individual learning styles so all students can participate in the style that enables them to learn?

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Using a variety of methods and learning activities

53
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Which term describes the characteristics of adult students and provides a set of assumptions for most effectively teaching adults?

A

Andragogy

54
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Which part of interpersonal communication involves the message carrying most of the abstract meaning in communication?

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Verbal

55
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Which general purpose for interpersonal communication refers to controlling, directing, or manipulating behavior?

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Influencing

56
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Which factor refers to the consistent way a person perceives, remembers, and thinks about information and solves problems?

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Learning Styles

57
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Which characteristic of andragogy assumes that adults have specific purposes for learning and want skills that can be applied to real-life situations?

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Learning Orientation

58
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Which basic element of interpersonal communication involves the reaction of the receiver to the message and its tone?

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Feedback to Sender

59
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Which aspect of the listening process refers to critically analyzing information to determine how accurate it is?

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Evaluating

60
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Which component of interpersonal communication includes body language, eye contact, and personal appearance?

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Nonverbal

61
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The mental storage system for attention-getting sensory stimuli or input is referred to as:

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sensory memory

62
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The Cone of Learning illustrates that the approximate amount of information retained by reading is:

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10 percent

63
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Which student diversity factor describes unique customs, behaviors, attitudes, and values?

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Cultural and ethnic background

64
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Which learning theory suggests that there are certain laws or traits of adult learners that can be used to effectively instruct adult students?

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Thorndik’s Laws of learning

65
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Informal language, spontaneity, formality, and intensity are characteristics of:

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Interpersonal communication

66
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Which interpersonal guideline should an instructor practice to be aware of the receiver’s frame of reference?

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Engage in dual perspective

67
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Which interpersonal guideline suggests instructors not exaggerate lip or mouth movements when communicating with a hearing impaired person?

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Be aware of any special needs of the reciever

68
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The Cone of Learning illustrates that approximately 90 percent of the amount of information is retained when it is:

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said and done at the same time

69
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Which factor is the primary responsibility of instructors and students who are engaged in training exercises?

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Safety

70
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Which statement about the learning pace using training aids is MOST accurate?

A

Guided discussions using marker boards or large illustrations used in class can reinforce new material

71
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Which would be the BEST solution for an instructor who has students who may not be familiar with multiple learning styles?

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Use a variety of teaching methods

72
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An instructor should select training aids that most appropriately illustrate or demonstrate the knowledge the student must possess when the course is completed based on the:

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lesson plan

73
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Information, product data, skill sheets, and references required to meet the lesson plan requirements are referred to as:

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instructional references

74
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all materials and equipment needed are determined and arranged for before the beginning of class?

A

Instructor

75
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The strategic use of accurate material that is developed at a definable learning level and shared between classes is referred to as:

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Course consistency

76
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Which solution would be the BEST choice for an instructor who has students with an advanced knowledge level?

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Preview the next lesson and involve students in discussions

77
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Which benefit is a result of new fire and emergency services instructors’ proper organizational skills?

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Increased credibility

78
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Which of the following may limit class interaction to a question-and-answer period?

A

Class size and classroom arrangement

79
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Selecting the appropriate training aids to use with a lecture or demonstration requires procuring the aids, which is an important part of:

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session logistics

80
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Which term refers to having identical types of training materials used in everyday and emergency activities?

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Consistency

81
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Based on the lesson plan, an instructor should select training aids that most appropriately illustrate or demonstrate:

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the knowledge that the student must possess when the course is completed.

82
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Which would be the FIRST step in assembling equipment and materials for a class?

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Check for missing items

83
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When the source for the training aid is a professionally produced curriculum or single item, it should be compared to

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the desired lesson plan outcome.

84
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Which of the following are used to give students an opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills, making the new application meaningful?

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Practice time and training aids needed in the lesson plan

85
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Which weather variation statement is MOST accurate?

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Instructors should not expect their students to learn skills effectively in extreme weather conditions.

86
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If you believe a training aid can increase students’ understanding of the subject, an instructor should

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discuss a means of overcoming the costs with their supervisor.

87
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A lead course instructor can plan to maintain class continuity by:

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meeting with the substitute instructor to prepare for the class.

88
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Which solution would be the BEST choice for an instructor who has students with a remedial knowledge level?

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Spend more time on review or practice

89
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To address differences in learning styles, students should be exposed to the material in a manner that enables them to learn through:

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Their preferred learning style

90
Q

Which factor should Level I Instructors verify, whenever possible, to ensure the information is the most current?

A

course materials

91
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Which task entails having all handouts, rosters, and other reports and records before class begins?

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Check documentation requirements

92
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When a jurisdiction has strict procedures for performing a particular skill, it is even more important to ensure that lessons _____ comply with those parameters.

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Consistently

93
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The three main domains of learning are

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Cognitive
The “thinking” domain that deals with how people acquire, process, and use knowledge.
Affective
The “social/emotional/feeling” domain that relates to emotions, attitudes, appreciations, and values.
Psychomotor
The “physical/kinesthetic” domain that focuses on physical skills such as hand-eye coordination and motor skills.

94
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Thorndike’s law of effec

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also known as the law of effect, is a principle in psychology that states that behaviors that are followed by a reward or reinforcement are more likely to occur again, while behaviors that are followed by punishment are less likely to occur again

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