Performance standards for fire instructors are identified in
NFPA 1041
When given a topic for instructional delivery, an instructor should determine what materials are needed
From the lesson plan on the topic
One of the most time-consuming parts of preparing for a course is
arranging logistical support based on the lesson plan
When assembling prepared instructional materials, the instructor will evaluate the audience in which of the following fours steps
Preparation
An accident analysis is conducted to achieve all of the following, except
determine a lack of action
Analyzing circumstances surrounding accidents can enable an instructor to
ALL OF THE ABOVE
- identify and locate principal sources of accidents
- disclose the nature and size of accident problems in different operations
- indicate the need for engineering revisions by identifying unsafe conditions of various types of equipment
what is the term used to define what an employer does to assist an individual with a disability covered by the Americans with Disability Act
Reasonable accommodation
Making fun of another person's religious beliefs, or allowing students in a class to harass a student due to their religion, is covered by
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Instructor must adapt their ________ to the students rate of understanding
learning pace
The introductory components of a lesson plan typically contain
Learning objectives
In which step of the lesson plan outline are learners motivated to learn
Preparation
NFPA 1403 gives information for establishing procedures for
live fire exercises
When collecting information and materials for use in a presentation, the instructor should
cite all sources in case someone challenges him or her
An important part of a lesson plan that indicates for whom the lesson plan was developed is the
level of instruction
The purpose of the presentation step of the instructional process is to
Present new skills and concepts
Directions: Read the following statements regarding instructors, then select your answer
INSTRUCTORS LEAD OR GUIDE LEARNERS THROUGH A CLASS
INSTRUCTORS MUST HAVE A DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF LEARNERS
which of the flowing statements IS NOT TRUE regarding the functions of a lesson plan
they are a rigid procedure that must be followed for successful teaching
The law of _____ states that no one will ever become proficient at any skill without performing the operation
Exercise
Which of the following is a good seating arrangement when instruction a class composed of a small discussion group
Hollow square or round table
An instructor must be prepared for unanticipated situations, including
INCLEMENT WEATHER
LEARNING STYLE DIFFERENCE
EQUIPMENT VARIATON
- ALL OF THE ABOVE
A method of instruction used when students act out situations in known as
Role playing
The method of instruction to use when you want learners to gain practical experience without "real-life" risks
Simulation
The greatest common concern in the outdoor classroom environment is
Safety
Which of the following IS NOT part of the evaluation step of the instructional process
Explaining Procedures
Factors that prevent a receiver from fully receiving a message, created by either internal or external sources are called
Interference/Environment
It is the responsibility of a fire service instructor to plan teaching methods so that ideas are conveyed to the learner
through as many of the senses as is practical
At the beginning of a presentation, the instructor should clearly state
the objectives of the lesson
The basic instructional method to use when teaching a new skill is
demonstrating
The communication process exists between two people who are known as the ______and the _______
Sender
Receiver
Approximately 30% of learning is a result of
SEEING
The more true to life the learning situation is, the greater the change in student behavior will be
INTENSITY
The standard that provides health and safety guidance
1500
In the learning environment the student is the
Receiver
Which step in the communication process is considered the completion part
Feedback
The _____ is responsible for maintaining continuity throughout the training program
Instructor
Instructors can adjust their presentation to maximize learning outcomes by using
a variety of presentations to reach a variety of learning domains
_____ is a term that refers to the art of teaching adult learners
Andragogy
The instructor is constantly being observed by students, and the impression made by the instructor
affect student response and learning initiative
An intensive kind of tutoring given to learners to improve skills in a subject or activity is referred to
Coaching
Which of the following is an effective mannerism of the instructor
Gesturing
An initial method for handling disruptive learners is
Counsel them according to guidelines
When troubleshooting a problem with a multimedia system, you should
Look for simplest thing first and work your way through the system
In a training situation, the fire service instructor should
Put safety ahead of course objectives
Which NFPA standard establishes the policy for rehabilitation during training
NFPA 1584
One of the drawbacks to projected instructional media is
they stimulate multiple senses simultaneously
Tabletop models are intended to
Show operating principles
Advantages of using ____ are that they are inexpensive, easy to use, and provide a permanent record
Easel pads
When developing a lesson plan which uses only one portion of a video tape, the developer should include instructions
Cue the tape to the proper location prior to the start of class
Modules are BEST suited for
Illustration
The advantages of using large projected images include all of the following EXCEPT
Compatibility with existing technology
____ are convenient teaching aids because they provide a permanent record and are portable
Easel pads
Inappropriate use of instructional media
Distract from the lesson
Confuse the learner
Speech-communication professionals teach two types of transitions
Verbal and nonverbal
What is a key element of most presentations
Multimedia tools
Observing and measuring student-performance examination should be documented
On a checklist using standard criteria
The purpose of performance checklists based on objectives is to
Avoid or minimize inaccurate measurements due to subjective impressions of the evaluator
To overcome subjectivity in performance examination, the training division should
Train instructors in the steps and develop checklists for each skill
A pretest is used by instructors to
Determine the current level of training and skills
During the administration of a written examination, you observe a student cheating on the examination you should
know and follow your departments code of ethics for dealing with this type of activity
Two of the MOST IMPORTANT characteristics of a well-developed examination are
Validity and reliability
Which of the following IS NOT a purpose of a written examination
They provide the primary source of outcomes assessment
Coaching involves all of the following EXCEPT
Providing written directions
An examination that compares a learners performance against a predetermined standard is known as a _____ examination
Criterion-referenced
Formative evaluation measures learner performance in an effort to answer which of the following questions
Is the student achieving the objectives?
When is a summative evaluation process employed
In the middle or at the end of the course
When training records are kept on a computer ____ is an important issue
Security
Which of the following types of records or information must be kept confidential
Individual training records
The last step in conducting a skills performance evaluation is
To record the results of the examination
Instructors should provide feedback to students in a ____ and _____ manner
Consistent
Standard
Job performance requirements
Are required for a specific job
Based on standards
The evaluation step of a lesson plan
Determines whether the objectives of the lesson have been achieved
Examination should be based upon
Learning objectives
Which of the following IS NOT considered a primary means of helping learners with learning disabilities
Teaching to the slowest learning level
The course feedback is a method of evaluation that can be used to
Determine course-instructor competence
A type of evaluation that can be used throughout a course delivery which provide immediate feedback is a ____evaluation
Formative
In the past, fire service training took place
on the job
An effective fire service instructor should have experience in
- ALL OF THE ABOVE
Public Speaking
The topic they are assigned to teach
Performing the skills they are teaching
The instructor attribute that brings excitement to the training environment is
Motivation
Which of the following IS NOT considered a proper format for developing records
Verbal
Analysis of safety program materials, such as those created by the Home Safety Council and American Red Cross, assist in the development
Lesson plans
When analyzing records for types and frequency of injuries on the training ground, the instructor can determine
What corrective actions should be addressed
The Copyright Act allows instructors to
Follow the Fair Use Doctrine when appropriate
When assembling and analyzing course materials and facility information the instructor should refer to
NFPA 1402 and 1403
Which of the following information is usually NOT KEPT as part of an agencies training records
List of members NOT attending training
An accident investigation should be
Objective and free of personal feelings
An accident investigator should include identification of all of the following except
Who was at fault for the accident
An accident investigation report should document
Facts
A person who performs at the Instructor 1 level is responsible for
Presenting lessons
As an instructor 1 you should gather your materials and resources during the ____ step of the instructional process
Preparation
Study sheets are used
to arouse learner interest in a subject
The role of an instructor who provides advanced-level training for experienced Fire and EMS responders is BEST described as
Facilitator
During the application step in teaching an opportunity is provided for all of the following EXCEPT
learner evaluation of the instructor
The least powerful learning channel to the brain is the sense of
Taste
Two reasons for choosing a particular audiovisual training air for use with a lecture or demonstration are
Learning objectives and lesson content
A factor overlooked during classroom preparation for a scheduled course that can create a distraction for the student is
- ALL OF THE ABOVE
Seating arrangements
Time of the day for the course
Temperature control of the classroom
The US Govt. through the American with Disability Act divides learning disabilities into 3 major categories - which one of the following IS NOT one of the identified categories
Ability to read due to educational level
At which step in the instructional model for developing an effective lesson plan does MOST learning take place
Application
To be effective objectives should be stated
In terms of measureable, observable, and performance
An effective instructor has
- ALL OF THE ABOVE
Desire to teach
In-depth knowledge of the subject
A sense of empathy
A lesson plan format includes all of the following EXCEPT
Learner evaluations of instructor
Cognitive objectives emphasize
Reasoning / Analyzing
In which learning domain would a statement such as "fire fighter is willing to make in-service inspections" occur
Affective
The domain of learning that emphasizes physical skills is the ____ domain
Psychomotor
An instructor must have subject matter knowledge and
the ability to communicate effectively
the ability to be a good listener
A positive attribute of training is a learner-instructor relationship built on
Mutual respect and confidence
A method of instruction that directs group thinking toward the solution of a common problem is
conference discussion
A form of presentation wherein the student learns online, then meet with classmates and the instructor for hands-on-training is
Hybrid/Blended electronic learning
When preparing to teach, one of an instructor's key responsibilities is to provide the learner with
An appropriate physical setting
The NFPA standard concerning fire dept. occupational safety is
NFPA 1500
Which of the following WOULD NOT be considered an area of learner frustration
Positive Feedback
Instructors are expected to know the subject being taught and should
Process the ability to transfer that knowledge and experience to others
____ consists of decoding the message and assigning meaning
Understanding
One accepted instructional model for lesson-plan-development is
Preparation
Presentation
Application
Evaluation
The law of readiness is based upon a principal of learning which states that people learn best when
They are prepared to learn
Learning will always be effective when a feeling of satisfaction, pleasantness, or reward accompanies the learning process.
Law of Effect
Repetition is basic to the development of adequate responses
Law of Exercise
The part of the lesson plan that deals with out-of-class requirements which students need to complete in order to be successful during a course is
Assignments
An active process that produces a change in behavior as a result of acquiring new information BEST describes
Learning
Since classes may be interrupted an instructor must be prepared to respond by
have a contingency plan
Coaching will include
Mastery of the subject being taught
Which of the following verbs describes an action the instructor must take to create student desire for learning
Motivate
Adult learners become motivated when they
believe it will help them become successful
A shy or timid learner can be helped by
encouraging participants when discussion is informal
A successful technique that has been used to redirect daydreamers attention is
Ask a direct question
Instructors can redirect disruptive student by
Calling on them regularly so that they expect to be called upon and must be prepared for class participation
A learner who uses a group situation to gain attention is classified as
Show-off
The uninterested learner displays little ____ and ____
Energy
Attention
If a skill is being taught, make sure the students are provided sufficient time
to Practice
Instructors should slow their speaking speed when
- ALL OF THE ABOVE
Beginning of class
Emphasizing important items
Students are taking notes
When speaking the instructor should use voice inflection to
Add emphasis
Advantages of working with the internet include the following EXCEPT the
Time it takes to learn the software
Audiovisual equipment should be loaded and checked
Before each class
Modules are BEST suited for
Illustration
Which of the following IS TRUE regarding keystoning of the projector?
Keystoning creates a distraction for the students
Before using any training audiovisual aids, the instructor must
Preview the audiovisual aids prior to class
All of the following are considered visual aids EXCEPT
Lesson plan
The instructor should transition between the lecture and audiovisual aids to reinforce the information, since remember ____ percent of what they seeand hear at the same time
50
Which of the following information SHOULD NOT be identified on the skill checklist used for performance examination
Instructors subjective opinions
TRUE / FALSE, matching, and fill-in-the-blanks are all forms of ____ examinations
Written
The primary purpose of ____ is to determine the amount of learning that has resulted from instruction
Examination
An examination that measures what it is supposed to measure is ____ examination
Valid
A reliable examination
Has the quality of consistent measurement
Incorrect answer choices to multiple-choice examination questions are called
Distractions
____ examinations may be used to supplement performance examinations
Oral
The method of evaluation used to determine a person's ability to accomplish a task is the ____ examination
Performance
An examination that gives consistent results
Reliable
Which of the following would be an acceptable method for releasing examination scores from an examination that you administered and graded
Scores must be recorded and reported in accordance with local procedure
The last step in conducting a skills performance evaluation is
Recording the results of the examination
How should you release scores from an examination to students in your class
One-on-one in a private session
The evaluation step of a lesson plan
Determines whether the objectives of the lesson have been achieved
Performance standards for fire instructors are identified
NFPA 1041
When teaching a new skill set to members of the department, the fire service instructor should do all of the following EXCEPT
Debate the new policy and question the chief decision
An instructor that leads by good example with a do as I says and as I do attitude is known as having
Ethics
____ is a broad comprehensive term describing a person's or organizations responsibility under the law
Liability
To maintain confidentiality of learner examination records, the department shall
regulate system security
The effective and efficient management of ____ is essential to a successful training program
Training records
Analysis of safety program materials, such as those created by the Home Safety Council and American Red Cross assist in the development of
Lesson plan
When analyzing records for types and frequency of injuries on the training ground, the instructor can determine
What corrective actions should be addressed
An accident investigation should be
Objective and free of personal feelings
An accident investigator should include identification of all of the following EXCEPT
Who was at fault for the accident
An accident investigation report should document
Facts
Analyzing circumstances surrounding accidents can enable an instructor to
_ ALL OF THE ABOVE
Identify and locate principal sources of accidents
Disclose the nature and size of accident problems in different operations
Indicate the need for engineering revisions by identifying unsafe conditions of various types of equipment
Regardless of the type of training provided ____ should be a top priority as part of risk management
Record keeping
Making fun of another person's religious beliefs, or allowing students in a class to harass a student due to their religion is covered by
Civil Rights Act of 1964
For a printed article to be considered public domain it must have been published before
1923
As an instructor you write an article that gets published. The article will be protected under the 1976 Copyright Act for life plus ____ years
70
A person who performs at the Instructor 1 Level is responsible for
Presenting lessons
Instructors must adapt their ____ to the student's rate of understanding
Learning pace
Studey sheets are used
To arouse learner interest in a subject
The introductory components of a lesson plan typically contain
Learning objectives
In which step of the lesson-plan outline are learners motivated to learn
Preparation
During which step in the instructional model for developing an effective lesson plan is a learner given an opportunity to practice what has been learned
Application
Whether the training is academic or practical success during the presentation step requires thorough planning and should
Follow an outline sequence
Under which of the following premises is individualized instruction developed
Learners needs
Learning style
Learning objectives and Competencies that can be accommodated
When collecting information and materials for use in a presentation the instructor should
Cite all sources in case someone challenges them
At which step in the instructional model for developing an effective lesson plan does MOST learning take place
Application
The instructor who has a timid student should modify or adjust the class to
Avoid calling on the student until they are comfortable in the class
An important part of a lesson plan that indicates for whom the lesson plan was developed is
Level of instruction
An effective instructor has
- ALL OF THE ABOVE
a desire to reach
In-Depth knowledge of the subject
A sense of empathy
The domain of learning which emphasizes physical skills is the ____ domain
Psychomotor
Preparation, presentation, application, and evaluation are the 4 steps in the ____ process
Instructional
The method of instruction to use when you want learners to gain practical experience without real life risk is
Simulation
Group involvement is best accomplished by using the ____ method
Guided education
Planning for safety at the training facility involves two analysis process known as
Task analysis and hazard/risk analysis
Who is responsible for safety during training
Everyone
Which of the following WOULD NOT be considered an area of learner frustration
Positive Feedback
____ consists of decoding the message and assigning meaning
Understanding
At the beginning of a presentation, the instructor should clearly state
The objective of the lesson
One accepted instructional model for lesson plan development is
Preparaton, Presentation, Application, and Evaluation
The communications process exists between 2 people who are known as the ____ and then ____
Sender
Receiver
Approximately 83% of learning is a result of
Seeing
The HIGHEST percentage of learning occurs through
Seeing
A learner can gain more knowledge by
Using as many of the senses as practical
During the communication process, messages that are transmitted without words are called
Nonverbal cues
For instructions to be effective, they must understand the meaning of words how to use them, and in what context a work should be used. This is a definition of
Semantics
____ ties each individual lesson plan together and ____ presents information that confirms other parts of the lesson
Continuity, Consistency
The process of hearing and understanding the communication sent, while demonstrating that you are listenging and have understood the message is called
Active listening
The communication process starts with
Sender
____ is the primary learning component for adult learning
Motivation
Since classes may be interrupted, an instructor must be prepared to respond by
Have a contingency plan
When a scheduled guest speaker fails to show up the instructor should
Follow a predetermined contingency plan
____ is a term that refers to the art of teaching adult learners
Andragogy
A shy or timid learner can be helped by
Encouraging participants when discussion is informal
The uninterested learner displays a little ____ and ____
Energy
Attention
An initial method for handling disruptive learners is
Counsel them according to guidelines
When troubleshooting a problem with a multimedia system, you should
Look for the simplest thing first and work your way through the system
In a training situation the fire service instructor should
Put safety ahead of course objectives
Which NFPA standard establishes the policy for rehabilitation
NFPA 1584
Audiovisual equipment should be loaded and checked
Before each class
One of the drawbacks of projected instructional media is that
They are an expensive investment
Tabletop models are intended to
show operating principles
Advantages of using ____ are that they are inexpensive, easy to use, and provide a permanent record
Easel pad
Modules are BEST suited for
Illustration
The advantages of using large projected images include all of the following EXCEPT
Compatibility with existing technology
Before using any training audiovisual aids, the instructor must
Preview the audiovisual aid prior to class
Inappropriate use of instructional media could
Distract from the lesson
Confuse the learner
What is a key element of most presentations
Multimedia tool
Observing and measuring student-performance examination should be documented
On a checklist using standard criteria
Which statement about instructor feedback to the student is accurate
Formal feedback is the result of the evaluation and examination process