Fire Service Instructor

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ISBN: 9780131245570 | 0131245570
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Copyright: 3/22/2005

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Written specifically for the fire service, this book features educational theory that is presented in a practical manner. Whether you're an aspiring instructor or have been teaching for years, it will provide you with the background, knowledge and tools you need to become an informed instructor. Ideas for developing your own curriculum. Case studies and real-life examples taken from the author's own experience as an instructor in the fire service. Easily accessible resources, including contact information for national and international fire associations, professional organizations, periodicals, and internet links.Fire Service professionals.

Foreword

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

Reviewers

xvii

About the Author

xix

The Role of the Instructor

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Fire Instructor Standard

(1)

Choosing a Career Path as an Instructor

(16)

Administrator

(1)

Counselor/Adviser

(1)

Disciplinarian/Coach

(1)

Evaluator

(1)

Facilitator

(1)

Mentor

(1)

Presenter

(1)

Representative/Ambassador

(1)

Role Model

(1)

Supervisor

(1)

Getting Help

(1)

Instructor Qualities

(2)

Training Tales

(1)

Responsibilities and Actions

(1)

Ethical Issues

(1)

Ethics

(1)

Ethical Theories

(2)

Ethical Issues in Teaching

(1)

Dealing with Problem Students

(2)

Discipline

(7)

Classroom Discipline

(2)

Creating Positive Behavioral Changes

(2)

Steps to Take in the Classroom

(1)

Imposing Discipline

(2)

Feedback

(1)

Creating a Safe Training Environment

(2)

Student Injury

(2)

Review Questions

(1)

Methodologies of Instruction

(28)

Introduction

(1)

The Art and Science of Teaching

(25)

Adult Methodology of Learning

(5)

Motivating the Adult Learner

(1)

Presentation Skills

(3)

Presentation Strategies

(5)

Facilitation

(6)

Socratic Seminars

(4)

Review Questions

(2)

Learning Theories

(42)

Introduction

(1)

Learning

(1)

Learning Theories

(7)

Behaviorism

(2)

Social Learning Theory

(1)

Constructivist Theory

(1)

Cognitive Learning Theories of Dissonance and Cognitive Flexibility

(1)

Conditions of Learning

(2)

Identifying the Learning Domains

(11)

The Cognitive Domain

(1)

The Psychomotor Domain

(4)

The Affective Domain

(3)

Examples of Activities for Each Domain

(1)

Evaluation of the Domains of Learning

(1)

Evaluation Methods for Each Domain

(1)

Preferred Learning Domain

(1)

Learning Styles

(18)

History of Learning Styles

(2)

Assessing Your Personal Learning Style

(1)

Learning Preferences

(1)

Auditory-Visual-Kinesthetic Learners

(2)

Social and Independent Learning Styles

(1)

Analytic and Global Learning Theory

(2)

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

(1)

Learning Disabilities

(2)

Educating the Generations

(5)

Toward the Future

(4)

Review Questions

(4)

Learning Environments

(18)

Introduction

100

(1)

Designing a Classroom

100

(9)

Physical Elements

102

(1)

Temperature Regulation

102

(1)

Seating Layouts

102

(7)

Noise Distractions

109

(1)

Classroom Atmosphere

109

(6)

Student Behavior

110

(1)

Influence of the Instructor

111

(1)

Cultural Awareness

111

(2)

Understanding Ethnicity

113

(1)

Religion

114

(1)

Other Individual Factors

115

(1)

The Realities

115

(1)

Review Questions

115

(2)

Legal Issues in Instruction

117

(23)

Introduction

118

(1)

Fire Service Training Standards and Regulations

119

(4)

The NFPA

119

(1)

NFPA Code Development Process

120

(1)

NFPA Codes and Standards

120

(2)

Local, State, and Federal Regulations

122

(1)

Negligence

123

(2)

Standard for Instruction

124

(1)

Liability

125

(1)

Harassment

125

(2)

Sexual Harassment

126

(1)

Grievance Procedures for Students

127

(1)

Academic Honesty Issues

127

(2)

Risk Management Considerations

129

(1)

Confidentiality

129

(3)

Photo Releases

131

(1)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

132

(2)

134

(5)

137

(1)

Sources for Additional Information on Fire Laws

138

(1)

Review Questions

139

(1)

Conducting Practical Training Exercises

140

(38)

Introduction

141

(1)

Legal Issues Involving Live Burns

142

(2)

Local and State Agencies

144

(1)

Designing and Planning a Live Burn

144

(17)

Documentation

144

(3)

Preburn Planning

147

(9)

Building Preparation

156

(5)

Other Training

161

(2)

Community and Participant Awareness

163

(2)

Post-Incident Analysis (PIA)

165

(6)

Types of Burn Buildings and Props

171

(6)

Review Questions

177

(1)

Testing and Evaluation Techniques

178

(33)

Introduction

179

(1)

Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation

180

(4)

Level I: Reaction

180

(2)

Level II: Learning

182

(1)

Level III: Transfer

182

(1)

Level IV: Business Results

183

(1)

Instructors' Use of the Kirkpatrick Model

184

(1)

Evaluation

184

(2)

Purpose of Evaluation

184

(2)

Formal and Informal Evaluation

186

(1)

Formal Evaluation

186

(1)

Informal Evaluation

186

(1)

Types of Tests

187

(22)

Written Examinations

189

(1)

Source of Test Items

189

(1)

Test Construction Techniques

189

(1)

General Guidelines for Written Test Item Construction

190

(2)

Test Timing

192

(1)

Additional Items to Consider

192

(1)

Multiple Choice Tests

193

(1)

True/False Tests

194

(1)

Matching

195

(1)

Completion Test Questions

196

(1)

Essay Questions

196

(2)

Final Tests

198

(1)

Post-Written Examination Quality Review by Students

198

(1)

Post-Written Examination Quality Review by Faculty

199

(1)

Analysis of Test Questions

199

(1)

Item Analysis

199

(2)

Oral Examinations

201

(1)

Project Assignments

201

(2)

Observational Reports

203

(1)

Practical Examinations

203

(1)

Practical Skills Evaluation

203

(1)

Simple Skill Evaluations

204

(1)

Performance Evaluations

204

(1)

Reliability

205

(3)

Content Validity

208

(1)

Resources for Examinations

208

(1)

Review Questions

209

(2)

Instructional Media

211

(31)

Introduction

212

(1)

Audiovisual (AV) Equipment

212

(14)

Selecting the Appropriate Media

214

(1)

Purposes of Media

214

(1)

Overhead Projectors

215

(1)

Computer Projection Using PowerPoint

216

(3)

Slide Projectors

219

(1)

Videotapes

220

(2)

Visual Projectors

222

(1)

Digital Cameras

222

(2)

Scanners

224

(1)

Liquid Crystal Display Projectors

224

(2)

Handouts

226

(1)

Pads and Easels

227

(1)

Chalkboards or Erasable Boards

227

(1)

Virtual Reality

228

(1)

Simulations

229

(7)

Smoke and Fire Simulators

236

(1)

Satellite TV

236

(2)

Web-Based Learning

238

(1)

Audio

239

(1)

Audiocassette

239

(1)

Review of Selecting Media

239

(1)

Review Questions

240

(2)

Curriculum Development

242

(35)

Introduction

243

(1)

Curriculum Development

244

(26)

Analyze

244

(3)

Design

247

(1)

Terminal and Enabling Learning Objectives

248

(1)

Basic Principles

249

(1)

Common Characteristics of Goals

249

(1)

ABCD Elements

250

(2)

Common Characteristics of Objectives

252

(4)

Bloom's Taxonomy of Education

256

(1)

Cognitive Domain

257

(1)

Psychomotor Domain

257

(1)

Affective Domain

257

(1)

Domains of Learning: Planning Lessons and Evaluating Instructional Techniques

258

(2)

Develop

260

(5)

Implement

265

(3)

Evaluate

268

(2)

Creating Lesson Plans

270

(5)

Lesson Plans

270

(4)

Formative Evaluation

274

(1)

Summative Evaluation

274

(1)

Review Questions

275

(2)

Organizing and Running a Training Program

277

(19)

Introduction

279

(1)

Planning and Conducting Courses

279

(3)

Writing a Training Proposal

282

(3)

Budgeting Expenses

285

(4)

Record-Keeping

289

(1)

Course Planning and Scheduling

290

(2)

Recruitment

292

(1)

Facilities

292

(3)

Review Questions

295

(1)

Professional Development and Resources

296

(13)

Introduction

297

(1)

Professional Development

297

(12)

Mentors

297

(1)

Continuing Professional Development Opportunities

298

(1)

The Library

298

(1)

Research

299

(1)

Professional Groups and Organizations

300

(3)

Model Fire-Related Associate Degree Curriculum

303

(1)

Baccalaureate Curriculum

304

(1)

A National System for Fire-Related Higher Education

305

(1)

A Call for Collaboration

305

(4)

Appendix A

309

(12)

Appendix B

321

(4)

Index

325

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