After you complete Instructor 1 you can be the Primary Instructor for Live Fire or High Risk Evolutions?
It is very important for an instructor to properly know how to deal with questions. When a student asks a question that will be dealt with in a later lesson the instructor should?
Give a complete in-depth answer.
Tell the student that you will answer it later
Tell the student to write down the question and give it to you
Answer briefly and explain that it will be discussed later
What is a law?
Any rule, principle, or measure established by authority
Description of a legal document that sets forth rules that govern a particular type of activity
Body of laws established either by legislative or administrative agencies
Instrument that provides direction or guiding information
What types of records must be maintained confidential?
Attendance records
Individual training records
Medical Files
personnel files
Instructors and agencies maintain records and reports so that they are able to
document the effectivness of the training programs
justify their existence
meet minimal federal training mandates
develop operational policies
There are four main areas of a report. What are they?
Main Topic, Body, executive summary and graphs
Heading, Introduction, Body and Conclusion
Heading, statistics, Summary, signature page
Heading, Lessons learned, Budget Justification,
Instructor 1's are responsible for what type of reports?
Injury reports
Staff Attendance Reports
Disciplinary report
Student activity and Knowledge Report
When writing a formal report, it is strongly suggested for the author to include an Executive Summary. An Executive Summary must include?
Instructor Payroll and leave usage Report
Student and Instructor Evalaution Summary
Recommended or suggested action found in the report
Course attendance and lesons learned
As part of a class records contents ____________ should be part of it?
names of Instructors for each training session
the budgetary issues that the lesson will cause
a task analysis for the lesson
any federal law implications
The definition of learning is?
Relatively permanent and observavle change in a person's behavior.
When a student can demonstrate a new skill.
When a student feels as if they have learned new knowledge
Can only be measured by a certified Instructor Trainer.
When dealing with a timid or shy student in your classroom your best approach is to?
Instructors should use direct questioning techniques
Instructors should talk one-on-one during a break
Assign the student to the front of the classroom
Allow the student to work independantly
When dealing with a quiet or bored studnet, instructors should .........?
Involve the student with activity that requires participation by all
Assign the student independant projects and a defined timeline to complete them.
Use overhead questioning in order to involve the quiet student.
utilize the quiet or bored student as a teachers assistant to get them involved.
when an instructor must counsel a student the instructor should?
the instructor should look up and follow organizational policies and follow them.
The instructor should bring in a fellow classmate to witness the counseling session
the instructor should bring in several other instructors to witness the counseling session
the instructor should have the coorse director perform all counseling sessions
The "T" in the L-E-A-S-T method of progressive discipline is:
terminate the student
train the student
tutor the student
team up students
What is the definition of the "Lesson Plan"
The required managemt of the course is defined by this document
To the instructor the lesson plan is "the bible" for the course
Is essentially a road map that guides the instructor through the topic
Is a road map for the instructor that must be followed to the letter.
What information should be contained in a lesson plan?
objectives, test questions and evaluation tool
power point slides,equipment necessary and list of instructors to use
Information, skills and certification requirements
time, space and personnel required
Lesson plans consist of the follwoing components?
learning modules
time frame to teach the lesson
list of frequently asked questions
Description of useful skills
List the methods in the Four-Step method of instruction
preparation, presentation, application and evaluation
task analysis,risk analysis, course objectives and course review
enabaling objectives, task analysis, lesson outline and evaluation
learning objectives, preparation application and review
The acronym ACID stands for?
Attitude, Curiosity, Influence and Dealings
Attention, Course, Influence and Desire
Attention, Curiosity, Interest and Desire
Application, Content, Individualilty, and Desire
The purpose of the 2nd step , Presentation, of the 4 step method of Instruction states?
To prepare students to learn
Provide students with the opportunity to perform under supervision
Involve students actively in the learning process
Present knowldge, new skills, concepts, or procedures to students.
An instructor must show___________ to produce an atmosphere of learning. By doing so they will be an effective instruction.
enthusiasm
dilegence
respect
knowledge
A pyschomotor skills session can take a great deal of logistics which require what of the instructor?
a great deal of time for class preparation
the instructor might need to perform a review of the material
an establishment of a safety section
a knowledge of how and why
When an instructor must implement a contingency plan that is refereed to as ?
Plan A
Plan B
Plan C
Plan D
Instructors must always be prepared for problems and should have a contingency plan for events such as? (check all that apply)
Differences in student attitudes
Changes of Instructors
Weather variations
change in text books
Classroom Seating Arrangements: The hollow square is best used for?
large audiences
one-on-one instruction
small -to-medium sized groups
meal functions
When using audiovisuals aids the instructor must always?
preview the material
develop a test for the material
make the room dark
give credit to the production company
When performing a practical skills session outside during extreme weather conditions the instructor should consider providing?
alternate reading assignement
no accomodations are required
provide rehabilitation for students
maintain a water run off area
One type of Instructor Led Presentation is a "Guided" lesson. The instructor would do what for this type of lesson?
presents a topic for the group to discuss
actively participates with the class to develop a consensus
presents multiple concepts for the group to solve
delevop discussionpoints for the group to summarize
Because of the hazardous nature of fire and EMS , instructors must stress_______ ?
group activities
homework
learning
safety
One tool an instructor could use to create a relaxed atmosphere and to gain the attention of the audience is through?
exciting pictures and videos
the appropriate use of humor
war stories
a well placed moment of silence
Instructors should govern the speaking pace of their presentation so that the students can?
take notes of important points
intermix with their classmates
have time to fully appreciate the course
recognize the use of humor by the instructor
The method of sequencinh that begins with an overview of the entire topic and then divides the topic or skill into sunsections or steps is called?
Whole-to-part
Step-by-step
Chronoligical
Simple-to-complex
In apropriate use of audiovisual training aids create ______________.
purpose
education
distrations
education
The A/V aide that can scan and print a reduced size copy of material drawn or printed on th eboard is?
Electronic Copyboard
Peripheral Board
Interactive Board
Electronic Easel
The art of creating simulated injuries for the purpose of EMS training is called?
make-up
wizardy
moulage
casulation
When planning for A/V materials the only disadvantage between a TV/VCR/DVD and a video projector is?
cost
weight
quality
projectability
TV or video presentations can make a powerful training tool. When deceiding to develop and create their own video presentation organizations must take into account, what?
Video productions are very easy to create and can be easily disseminated
The time required to properly create the end product, may be as much as 100x the final length of the video.
with the internet there is very little that cannot be produced and published for all to view
Organizations must understand the legal issues in reference to copyright infringment.
When using a video presentation in class, instructors should consider the following?
make certain there are no copyright issues
The video shuld take atleast half of the class session
Always have the TV on before turing on the video.
always preview the video before showing it
Training ____________ are activites that allow students to participate in scenarios that represent real-life situations.
simulations
opportunities
evaluations
sessions
A _____________ - referenced test, rate student performance compared to other studnets based on broad sampling
criterion
norm
matching
true/false
Written tests are useful in measuring what?
measuring retention and understanding of technical information
student behavior and understanding
the affective domain
if the instructor meet the objectives of the class
When administering a written examination the instructor should?
review materials prior to the exam
provide immediate feedback
remain in the room
allow students to use their phones when the exam is done
Interpersonal skills are so very important for an Instructor when dealing with people. Instructors must be able to develop relationships based on? (select all that apply)
Pay Grade
Mutual respect
Confidence
Rapport
A test in which answers are spoken either in response to an essay-type question or in conjunction with a presentation or demonstration
Verbal exam
Oral test
Demonstration speech
Speaking assessment
_____________ , also known as skills evaluation, test abd measure a student's ability to perform a teask.
Evaluation tests
Evaluative tests
Practical tests
Performance tests
_____________ is typically the most common form of written test.
Multiple choice
Short-answer essay
Matching
Arrangement
Performance tests should be reviewed by SMEs to ensure their technical accuracy. SME stands for _____________.
Subject matter expert
Standard matter evaluator
Subject mastery expert
Standard material evaluator
When constructing multipl-choice test items, the perferable number of responses is
2
3
4
5
Which is a test that requires students top form a structured argument using materials presented in class?
Essay
Arrangment
Multiple choice
Identification
When protoring written tests, which of th efollwoing is not recommended?
Do not answer questions about the testing process and the test itself
Monitor test takers during the entire period of the test
Require all test-itm challenges to be made prior to test takers leaving the room.
Never leave the testing environemnt for any reason
When proctoring performance tests, which of the follwoing is not recommended?
Arrive at the test site at least 1 hour before the beginning time of the test.
Check the test environement to make sure all the needded tools, materials, and props are present and in good working order.
Verify that all test takers know what will be expected during performace of the task.
Remain vocal and involved in the task performance.
High rixk areas of training, such as live fire training or special operations training, reguire a student to instructor ratio of ______.
1:1
3:1
5:1
7:1
The organization that influences the operation of many departments by recognizing effective training plans and issuing lower property classifications is the ____________.
Occupational Safety and Health Administartion
National Fire Protection Acssociation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Insurance Services Organizzation
Who must give permission for the release of a student's test scores?
Ihe instructor
The student
The chief
The training officer
What is the most correct method for releasing a student's test score?
Post scores with SS# on the bulletin board
Read off the names and scoresin the classroom during class time.
On-on-one basis in a private office
You cannot release student test scores but must send them to the department for release.