Chapter 6: Classroom Instruction

Question 1

Which characteristic of an effective public speaker involves use of relevant examples, storytelling, and metaphors?

Answer 1

Good development of ideas

108

Question 2

Instructors can improve presentations by:

Answer 2

making a video recording and reviewing it for distracting actions

109

Question 3

An oral presentation generally consists of three parts referred to as the:

Answer 3

introduction, body, and summary

109

Question 4

Which method of sequencing information begins with information that students are familiar with before introducing unfamiliar material?

Answer 4

Known-to-unknown

110

Question 5

Why do instructors use transitions to keep students’ attention between portions of the lesson?

Answer 5

Continuity and consistency

110

Question 6

Which step of the four-step method of instruction introduces the lesson?

Answer 6

Preparation

112

Question 7

Which step of the four-step method of instruction has the instructor follow an orderly, sequential outline to deliver the lesson content?

Answer 7

Presentation

114

Question 8

Which step of the four-step method of instruction has the instructor provide opportunities for students to learn through a variety of activities?

Answer 8

Application

114

Question 9

Which instructional method is MOST effective for providing facts, rules, and regulations?

Answer 9

Illustrated lectures

115

Question 10

Which instructional method is an effective way to teach manipulative skills and mechanical functions?

Answer 10

Demonstrations

116

Question 11

Which instructional method allows instructors to talk to the overall group and invite the group to reply?

Answer 11

Leading class discussions

118

Question 12

The development of psychomotor skills typically occurs in _____ phases.

Answer 12

three

124

Question 13

Which structured exercise reviews and discusses detailed accounts of past events for students to analyze and synthesize possible answers to the problem?

Answer 13

Case studies

125

Question 14

Which structured exercise involves students acting out the role of a character in a scenario to prepare for situations they may encounter while fulfilling their job duties?

Answer 14

Role playing

126

Question 15

Which structured exercise permits students to experience a situation, make decisions, and see the results of their decisions without the negative consequences that can occur at an actual emergency?

Answer 15

Simulations

126

Question 16

Which type of learning requires that each student successfully master the learning objectives or outcomes of the lesson or course before progressing to a new one?

Answer 16

Competency-based

127

Question 17

An advantage of the competency-based approach to teaching is:

Answer 17

students are prepared to advance to more complex knowledge or skills

128

Question 18

Which teaching strategy is the most prevalent approach to teaching in the fire and emergency services?

Answer 18

Instructor-led training

128

Question 19

Which teaching strategy requires instructors to be very organized and disciplined in order to maintain a high level of student satisfaction and performance with the reduction of a formal structure?

Answer 19

Blended or hybrid learning

131

Question 20

Which teaching strategy minimizes the interaction between a student and an instructor?

Answer 20

Computer simulation

131

Question 21

What is the art of clearly and concisely explaining information in ways that an anticipated audience can understand?

Answer 21

Presentation

107

Question 22

Effective speakers organize their material so that:

Answer 22

their audience is never lost during the presentation

108

Question 23

Which characteristic of effective speakers involves keeping appropriate eye contact with audience members?

Answer 23

Good delivery skills

108

Question 24

Which major element of good vocal characteristics of an effective speaker involves clearly emphasizing each syllable, accent, and pause?

Answer 24

Enunciation

108

Question 25

Instructors can improve any presentation by:

Answer 25

getting plenty of rest the night before a presentation 109

Question 26

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to get the attention of the students?

Answer 26

Opening 109

Question 27

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to present the information in a logical sequence?

Answer 27

Body 109

Question 28

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to review the objective of the presentation?

Answer 28

Summary 109

Question 29

Which method of sequencing information in a presentation begins by teaching the basic knowledge or skill, then introducing more difficult knowledge as the lesson progresses?

Answer 29

Simple-to-complex 110

Question 30

Which method of sequencing information in a presentation teaches students in a sequential order for each skill?

Answer 30

Step-by-step 110

Question 31

Educational research recommends that instructors evaluate student's understanding:

Answer 31

during the lesson 110

Question 32

Which of the following is a purpose of transitions when giving presentations?

Answer 32

Preview what will happen next 110

Question 33

What are two types of transitions speech communication professionals teach?

Answer 33

Verbal and nonverbal 111

Question 34

The steps for the four-step method of instruction include _____, presentation, application, and evaluation

Answer 34

preparation 112

Question 35

Which step of the four-step method of instruction can be combined with the application step so students can participate in activities that require them to safely demonstrate skills?

Answer 35

Presentation 114

Question 36

During which step of the four-step method of instruction does the instructor provide opportunities for students to learn through a variety of activities?

Answer 36

Application 114

Question 37

Which step of the four-step method of instruction typically uses written and oral tests to assess cognitive learning?

Answer 37

Evaluation 114

Question 38

Which instructional teaching method does an instructor use to explain a topic with the help of audiovisual aids?

Answer 38

Giving an illustrated lecture 115

Question 39

Which instructional teaching method does an instructor use to teach physical principles?

Answer 39

Providing demonstration 116

Question 40

Which instructional teaching method allows for interaction between the instructor and the students?

Answer 40

Leading class discussions 118

Question 41

Which common category of the whole group discussion format intends to have students gain knowledge from other group members or develop new ideas?

Answer 41

Guided 119

Question 42

Which type of group discussions have the main advantage that students express their ideas and opinions more openly with their peers than when an instructor is present?

Answer 42

Small 119

Question 43

Both large and small group discussions require that instructors demonstrate _____ to ensure that students achieve course goals.

Answer 43

leadership 120

Question 44

Which discussion technique is used to generate as many ideas as possible while operating under the principle that there are no bad ideas?

Answer 44

Brainstorming 120

Question 45

Which skill enables the instructor to evaluate prepared questions so questions can be improved, if needed?

Answer 45

Knowing how to create effective questions of their own 121

Question 46

Which question type doesn't necessarily have one correct answer and often does not call for a spoken response?

Answer 46

Rhetorical 123

Question 47

How should an instructor respond when a student answer is only partially correct?

Answer 47

Positively reinforce the correct portion, then redirect the question back to the student or ask another student to complete the answer 123

Question 48

An instructor can respond to students' questions that may be complex, illogical, or off topic by:

Answer 48

deferring the questions that are beyond the scope of the lesson 124

Question 49

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor provide a great deal of influence while demonstrating as much patience as possible to encourage the student?

Answer 49

Cognitive 124

Question 50

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor serve more as an evaluator and a coach than a teacher?

Answer 50

Associative 124

Question 51

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor become the coach and is there to help students refine their efforts?

Answer 51

Autonomous 124

Question 52

A case study involves analyzing and examining facts through:

Answer 52

discussion and problem-solving exercises 126

Question 53

Which type of structured exercise involves students acting out the role of a character in a scenario to prepare for situations they may encounter while fulfilling their duties?

Answer 53

Role playing 126

Question 54

A simulation may include elements of:

Answer 54

computer-based training 126

Question 55

Which type of structured exercise provides students with experiences to inspect, use, test, and evaluate equipment or processes?

Answer 55

Field and laboratory experiences 127

Question 56

Which type of learning involves instructors teaching specific criteria that students must meet during testing?

Answer 56

Competency-based 127

Question 57

Learning objectives are written to establish the _____ for competency by identifying and clearly describing the learning outcome (behavior).

Answer 57

criteria 128

Question 58

What would be an advantage of the competency approach to teaching?

Answer 58

Students are prepared to advance to more complex knowledge or skills 128

Question 59

Which teaching strategy splits some of the responsibilities among more than one instructor?

Answer 59

Multiple instructors 129

Question 60

Which teaching strategy helps make abstract concepts more relatable to students?

Answer 60

Explain and illustrate with examples, stories, analogies, and metaphors 130

Question 61

Which teaching strategy do instructors use to help students to recognize the importance of key points through emphasis and repetition?

Answer 61

Reinforcing learning 130

Question 62

Which teaching strategy combines traditional (face-to-face) and online teaching methods?

Answer 62

Blended or hybrid 131

Question 63

Which teaching strategy leads to an increased depth of knowledge and understanding of the material versus the traditional method?

Answer 63

Student-centered learning 131

Question 64

Which teaching strategy has students read and study the material at home prior to coming to class?

Answer 64

Flipping the classroom 131

Question 65

Computer based training (CBT) may be used in a more structured format to provide:

Answer 65

distance learning 131

Question 66

Which teaching strategy holds students solely responsible for achieving course objectives determined by the instructor or chosen by the student?

Answer 66

Self-directed learning 133

Question 67

Which teaching strategy has instructors pull from a variety of resources to better meet the learning needs of each student?

Answer 67

Individualized instruction 134