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Definition of Instructor
you act as a source of information for knowledge and skills. you offer new understanding, demonstrate new skills, and explain competencies to a passive student. you do this through lecture or writing and control what information the students receive and how they receive it. a good instructor knows when to assume the role of instructing and when to switch to facilitating.
Define Facilitator
you stimulate communication and discussion to examine ideas and provide opportunities to practice newly learned skills. you get students involved in a focused, goal-oriented manner and build on their experiences. your primary role is facilitator; however, you can also be an information resource.
Create a safe (physical, emotional, intellectual) learning environment.
- Introduce yourself and tell your students why you like your work
- make eye contact with all students in and outside of the classroom
- oppose sexual harassment of any form
- avoid making assumptions about students based on sex and skin color.
communicate effectively with all students
- understand that students may be embarrassed to come forward if they do not understand something.
- try not to interrupt students when they are speaking
- always question for understand and provide explicit and precise feedback.
define group
a group is defined as two or more student to a specific task.
describe how to structure groups
- randomly
- conveniently (current seat location)
- strategically (skill level, age, gender, demographic information); this can generate diverse points of view for discussion or provide a greater degree of expertise for support.
Sharp shooters
some students may try to shoot down or trip up the instructor.
general rules for the class
- all participants can say ,”stop” at any time if they see something unsafe.
- no live weapons or ammunition are allowed during scenarios.
- students should empty all pockets - objects in pockets can cause injuries if the student falls or is physical during the exercise.
- notify the instructor of any existing injuries or health conditions before starting the exercise. If pre-existing injuries are severe, have the student excused from active participation in the scenario. Report injuries immediately.
- all participants must wear protective equipment if the scenario warrants it.
- horseplay is not tolerated.
define diversity
diversity is defined as understanding and valuing the range of characteristics and beliefs among individuals. sources of diversity include: race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, appearance, sex and gender
describe strategies for managing diversity during instduction
- listen actively and respect others when they are speaking.
- speak from personal experience instead of generalizing
- encourage debate among the students.
discuss the purpose of lesson plans
- Instructor focus and guidance: helps the instructor focus and provides a roadmap for instruction.
- standardization: ensures uniformity of instruction when a course is repeated multiple times.
- documentation: shows what was taught during a lesson and assists with future litigation.
Define Cognitive learning
Cognitive learning is described as intellectual learning and problem solving
Define Affective learning
Affective learning relates to a student’s attitude toward the subject matter or the level of commitment the student has from the instruction.
Define Psychomotor learning
Psychomotor learning refers to physical movement characteristics and motor skills that involve behaviors requiring certain levels of physical dexterity and coordination.
list the elements of effective speaking techniques
- know your audience
- know your topic
- be organized and prepared.
Define passive learning
Passive learning makes the instructor the focus of the content.
Define active learning
Active learning makes students take a more active role in their learning.
