Instructor Fundamentals

Question 1

Purpose of the Navy Training System?

Answer 1

To ensure a systematic approach for determining what to train and how to accomplish that training.

Question 2

Instructor

Answer 2

The most essential single link in the training chain, must simplify the learning process for students of varied backgrounds and experiences in a complex training system utilizing the following qualities :

Knowledge

Ability

Personality

Question 3

Instructor Responsibilities

Answer 3

Students

Training Safety

Classified Materials (Security)

Curriculum

Question 4

What is the John Keller’s model of motivational theory?

Answer 4

Attention

Relevance

Confidence

Satisfaction

Question 5

What is Abraham Maslow’s key principles of applying motivation theory in a training situation?

Answer 5

Needs and Drive

Attitudes

Achievements

Values

Interests

Incentives

Question 6

Goal of instruction?

Answer 6

The ultimate goal of instruction is to cause students to remain motivated beyond the instructor’s influence and apply what they have learned on the job and in other areas of their lives.

Question 7

Types of sensory learners?

Answer 7

Visual

Auditory

Kinesthetic

Question 8

What is Kinesthetic?

Answer 8

Kinesthesia is a blend of all senses with psychomotor and perceptual skills. For example, learners like the movement hands-on experience to learn, gestures while making a point, role-play exercises over discussion groups.

Question 9

Six laws of learning

Answer 9

Readiness
Exercise
Effect
Primacy
Intensity
Recency

Question 10

5 ways of learning?

Answer 10

Imitation
Trial and Error
Association
Insight
Transfer

Question 11

What are the 4 basic learning styles?

Answer 11

Concrete learners - 20%
Active learners - 20%
Reflective learners - 30%
Abstract learners - 20%

Question 12

Concrete learners

Answer 12

Experience based approach to learning. They learn best by imitation after watching others take part in role-playing simulations.

Question 13

Active learners

Answer 13

Becoming involved with the subject and taking an active step-by-step approach.

Question 14

Reflective learners

Answer 14

Observe and reflect, compares and contrasts before drawing conclusions. Lectures, films, and reading.

Question 15

Abstract learner

Answer 15

Theory based, analytical approach to learning. They learn best from lectures by experts, theoretical reading, case studies, and activities that require solitary thinking.

Question 16

Utilizing more than one style of learning …

Answer 16

Abstract - 20%

Abstract and Reflective - 50%

Abstract, reflective, and concrete - 70%

Abstract, reflective, concrete, and active - 90%

Question 17

Barriers to effective communication?

Answer 17

Lack of common core experience
Overuse of abstractionisms
Fear
Environmental factors

Question 18

Purpose of effective communication process?

Answer 18

Communication is the exchange of thoughts, opinions, and information through speech, writing, nonverbal cues, signs, and images. The communication process consists of a sender, a message, a delivery vehicle, and a receiver.

Question 19

Importance of listening?

Answer 19

It is an active process of hearing and understanding, which demands concentration and attention.

Question 20

6 factors that must be considered in planning instructional delivery?

Answer 20

Grammar
Inflection
Rate of speech
Articulation
Force
Pauses

Question 21

Body language

Answer 21

Body movement reinforces, emphasizes, and clarifies verbally expressed ideas.

Question 22

4 purposes of oral questioning?

Answer 22

Focuses attention
Arouses interest in subject
Drills students on subject
Stimulates students to think

Question 23

Characteristics of a good oral question?

Answer 23

Clarity of meaning
Level of instruction
Use of an interrogative

Question 24

Types of oral questions?

Answer 24

Factual question
Interest arousing
Leading
Multiple answer
Canvassing
Thought provoking
Yes or No

Question 25

5 step questioning technique?

Answer 25

Ask
Pause
Pick
Listen
Emphasize

Question 26

Instructional Methods

Answer 26

Lecture
Lecture with audio visuals
Lesson
Demonstration
Role-playing
Team dimensional training
Gaming and simulation

Question 27

Parts of a learning objective

Answer 27

Behavior
Condition
Standard

Question 28

Methods of testing?

Answer 28

Knowledge
Performance

Question 29

Knowledge testing

Answer 29

Comprehension
Application
Recognition
Recall
Analysis/Evaluation

Question 30

Performance testing

Answer 30

Product
Process
Combination

Question 31

Primary materials used in presenting instruction?

Answer 31

Lesson plan

Instruction sheets
Job (step by step)
Outline (discussion points)
Problem
Assignment (study/homework)
Information
Diagram (illustrative material)

Instructional media material

Question 32

Student feedback/course critiques

Answer 32

Curriculum
Instructor
Safety
Quality of life

Question 33

Instructors responsibility to Navy standards and policy

Answer 33

Equal opportunity
Navy core values
Sexual harassment
Diversity

Question 34

Instructor qualification

Answer 34

Upon completion of formal instructor training the learning center will direct a formal process to certify their new instructors. Instructional technique and technical knowledge.

Question 35

Instructor disqualification

Answer 35

Failing to maintain original screening requirements as well as instructors receiving unsatisfactory evaluations shall be disqualified.

Question 36

Items found on the MTS community of practice (CoP) page

Answer 36

MTS program manager
All applicable instructions
MTS PQS
Certificate requests
Program description
Feedback