Managing Training Aids

Question 1

What are 4 categories of training aids?

Answer 1

Multimedia
Printed Materials
Spontaneous
Objects for Demonstration

Question 2

What is the purpose of practical exercises?

Answer 2

To provide the instructor with an informal way to measure student achievement and validate teaching methods.

Question 3

List some uses of practical exercises.

Answer 3

Applied learning activity.
Learn by doing.
Effectiveness is critical.
Prepares students for final exam but is not the final exam.
Practice under supervision.
Correct misunderstandings/remediate.

Question 4

What are the different types of practical exercises?

Answer 4

Cognitive - apply knowledge
Psychomotor - apply skills

Question 5

What are different methods of hands-on practical exercises?

Answer 5

Controlled Practice
Independent Practice
Coach and Pupil
Team Practice

Question 6

In ___________ Practice students do the same thing at the same time and at the same rate. This applies well to step-by-step operations.

Answer 6

Controlled Practice

Question 7

In ________ Practice, students work at their own rate and perhaps time. Self-paced practice until it becomes automatic.

Answer 7

Independent Practice

Question 8

The ________and_______ method is used to teach students who already have a fundamental skill level. Students may pair off, or could be one-on-one with an instructor.

Answer 8

Coach and Pupil

Question 9

During _______ practice, students receive training as individuals, then as part of a team. It is conducted in two phases (By the numbers and then the tactical phase).

Answer 9

Team Practice

Question 10

List the general considerations in conducting any practical exercise.

Answer 10

Students must be motivated.
Insure practice makes perfect performance.
Set progressive achievement standards.
Maintain Realism.
Insure Proficiency.
Use Indirect Assistance.
Follow the steps.

Question 11

What are the 10 required components for practical exercises?

Answer 11

Which enabling objective will be addressed by this exercise?
How the class is to be organized?
What risks are associated with the exercise and how will it be managed?
Location(s) of the exercise?
Equipment required?
Supplies/Materials?
Resource persons/Role Players?
Time allotment?
Instructions for students?
How will students be evaluated?

Question 12

Define Evaluation.

Answer 12

Evaluation is to determine the significance, worth, or condition of, usually by careful appraisal and study.

Question 13

How can an instructor’s performance be improved through evaluations?

Answer 13

Post-test
Indicator of your performance
Feedback for possible lesson plan revision

Question 14

What is the purpose of testing?

Answer 14

Improve teaching/learning
Aid in Instruction
Reinforces Learning
Testing Provides incentives to study and a sense of competition.
Assign grades

Question 15

What are the characteristics of a good test?

Answer 15

Valid
Reliable
Objective
Comprehensive
Differentiating
Usable

Question 16

What are the different types of test questions?

Answer 16

Essay
True/False
Fill-in-the-blank
Listing
Multiple Choice
Matching

Question 17

What is a prescriptive test?

Answer 17

Typically called pretests, are given at the beginning of class when measuring readiness. Answers the question “Does the student have the skill or knowledge needed to succeed in the course?”

Question 18

Define Progress Tests.

Answer 18

Viewed as quizzes, pop test, or a question/answer period and may be given throughout a course.

Question 19

______ tests are typically given in the middle or at the end of instruction. They measure terminal performance and should answer the question, “Have the students achieved the course objectives?”

Answer 19

Comprehensive Tests

Question 20

What is the purpose of an introduction in a lesson plan?

Answer 20

To introduce yourself, motivate students to learn, and the reason for the course.

Question 21

When writing test questions, they should relate back to the ________.

Answer 21

Performance Objectives

Question 22

The term _____ determines how well the student and instructor are moving toward an objective.

Answer 22

Evaluate

Question 23

When attempting to transfer meaning to someone, you can do this by different means:

Answer 23

Verbal
Non-Verbal
Symbolic

Question 24

What are 3 factors that influence someone’s perception?

Answer 24

Motivation
Social Context
Past Expereience

Question 25

What are two components of listening?

Answer 25

Total Meaning and responding to feelings

Question 26

What is the purpose of a Performance Objective?

Answer 26

Establish delivery method(s).
Organize and sequence content.
Set student expectations.
Measure student progress.
Measures instructor effectiveness.
Consistency amongst instructors.

Question 27

What are the two categories of performance objectives?

Answer 27

Terminal Performance Objectives
Enabling Objectives

Question 28

What are the 3 components of the TPO?

Answer 28

Condition
Actions
Standard

Question 29

_________, described the environment or circumstances.

Answer 29

Condition

Question 30

_______, starts with an action verb that describes the specific activity, task or behavior expected.

Answer 30

Action

Question 31

A __________ is the degree, under which authority, procedures, laws, etc. the action will be measured.

Answer 31

Standard

Question 32

___________ need to be logically sequenced. It gives learners orderly guidelines for accomplishing activities, a common sense approach, logical and sequential order, simple to complex, known to unknown, provide basic skills early in the training program.

Answer 32

Enabling Objectives