Describe the teaching/learning cycle represented by the Four and Five Step methods including: motivation (preparation), presentation, application, conclusion (lesson summary) and evaluation.
List and explain the six 'Principles of Instruction" as described in IFSTA Fire Instructor manual.
Describe how, when and why to use the following methods of instruction: lecture, demonstration, illustration, discussion (guided discussion, conference, case study, brainstorming, role play), computer aided instruction, individualized instruction (independent study) and simulation.
Demonstrate at least two different, appropriate methods of instruction for presentation of an assigned topic.
Explain and demonstrate matching instructional techniques to objectives.
List and explain several items to consider when selecting instruction methods including: performance objectives, audience analysis, administration/logistical factors, and safety.
Define pedagogy, andragogy, learning and teaching.
Describe three learning domains including cognitive, psychomotor, and affective and identify behavior words and objectives in each domain.
Describe and give examples of six types of learning including concepts, facts, principles, strategy or process, perceptual motor skills, and attitudes/motivation, and explain how this information is used for course development and instruction.
List and explain learning influences which should be employed by instructors to improve and stimulate learning including: instructor attitudes, goals, objectives and standards, relevance, preparation, sequence, participation, practice and repetition, feedback and reinforcement, previous experiences, appropriate periods of learning.
Describe the importance of "motivation" to achieve optimal learning and retention and list five techniques for motivating adult learners, and six simple ideas or procedures instructors can use to help motivate students to learn.
List and explain the following factors that affect learning: fear or worry, discomfort, poor instruction, long time spans, emotional attitude and learning plateaus.
List the percentage of learning estimated to take place through each of the five senses.
Describe Sensory Memory, Short Term or Working memory and Long Term Memory.
List and explain three approaches to learning: Traditional, Mastery, and Criterion Reference Learning.
List characteristics of adult learning when teaching adults including; Life Experiences, Motivation, Adult Responsibilities, Confidence, Learning Style, Demographic (age, sex, culture education, etc.)
Describe the following individual learner characteristics and methods for instructors to assist students who have them: low literacy levels, learning disabilities, gifted learners, slow learners, shy or timid, quiet or bored and not interested.
Identify audio visual facts including the average adult attention span, retention, and how senses contribute to learning.
Describe Describe when, how and why to use the listed media: slides, power points, audio materials video, overhead projector, textbooks, flip charts, blueprints, chalk/whiteboard, models, photographs, mockups, student workbook, self study materials, actual items, video projector, document camera and computers.
Demonstrate operation of an overhead projector, video projector and computer, flip chart, chalkboard, slide projector, portable screen, video desk, video camera.
Demonstrate how to select, prepare and use at least two different audio visual aids appropriate for an assigned topic which match the objectives and meet the criteria set in class.
List and explain each component of a lesson plan summary include course title, lesson title, instructor, clock time, type lesson, instructional method(s), references, equipment list, preparation assignment and objectives.
List and explain each component of instructor guide sheets including step, time, main points, aids, methods and sources.
List , explain and demonstrate the five steps of a lesson including motivation, presentation, application, evaluation and conclusion.
List and explain the steps of a four step lesson plan format.
List and explain at least five possible motivational activities.
Describe safety responsibilities and practices as they relate to fire service instruction.
Identify and describe the NFPA Standards concerning safety in fire training.
Describe the major causes of fire fighter death and injury and how training may assist in their prevention.