63 Questions
What is the main focus of Module 13 in the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors?
Facilitation techniques in EMS education
Why is motivating students considered important in an environment that promotes facilitated learning?
It enhances the learning experience
What is the role of group work in a facilitated learning environment?
Encourages collaborative learning and discussion
Why does the standard lecturing method not provide a facilitated learning environment?
It limits student interaction and engagement
What is a key aspect of facilitating adult learning according to the text?
Social relationships
Which characteristic is mentioned as a trait of adult learners in the text?
Relevancy-orientation
What do adult learners need to see regarding professional development according to the text?
Relevance to their day-to-day activities
How do adult learners benefit from small group activities according to the text?
Facilitate the transfer of learning to higher domain levels
What is a barrier to motivation for adult learners according to the text?
Lack of time
What is a method of interacting with students that enhances their learning according to the text?
Coaching, mentoring, and positive reinforcement
What is a characteristic of adult learners mentioned in the text?
Autonomy
How can motivation be achieved for adult learners according to the text?
Personal enhancement
What do adult learners require regarding feedback according to the text?
Input into the feedback process
What is a need for adult learners according to the text?
Respect
What is a method of enhancing adult learning according to the text?
Constant feedback
What is a characteristic of adult learners' learning styles according to the text?
Relevancy-orientation
What are considered critical elements of adult learning?
Motivation, reinforcement, retention, and transference
What is the instructor's role in relation to student information retention?
Help students retain information relevant to the course
What is emphasized as an effective facilitation technique for active learning?
Group work
What is considered essential when choosing groups for group work?
Varying skill levels within each group
What are some ways to add interest to the lecture environment?
Using patient stories, visual aids, and case studies
What are considered barriers to adult learning?
Red tape, bureaucracy, politics, child care problems, and transportation issues
What should mentors consider in relation to barriers to adult learning?
Whether they can mitigate the barriers
What are the facilitation keys mentioned in the text?
Creating action in the classroom, setting the tone with the classroom layout, and creating expectations for student participation
What is the text's stance on lecturing as a facilitation technique for active learning?
Lecturing is not an effective facilitation technique for active learning
What is the importance of engaging students in learning, according to the text?
It is essential to engage students in learning through activities and creating a positive learning environment
What is the text's stance on ways to choose groups for group work?
Creative ways to choose groups for group work include random selection and teacher-controlled strategies
What is the text's stance on varying skill levels within each group for group work?
It is essential to vary skill levels within each group to even out the level of each group
What is one way students can assist in day-to-day activities within the group?
Setting up the room
How can instructors assign tasks using creative selection strategies?
Alphabetical order or birth date
What is the purpose of adding peer facilitators to groups?
To guide and mentor members and resolve conflicts
What should be agreed upon by the group as part of setting ground rules?
Attendance, preparation, and respect for others' ideas
What is one suggested method to maintain active participation within groups?
Rotating group roles, including discussion leader and recorder
When should well-defined activities with clear objectives be used?
In large classes or with inexperienced students
At what levels can conflict resolution within groups occur?
From preventing escalation to instructor intervention
What are discussions effective for, according to the text?
Recertification classes and topics involving opinions
What type of sessions help make training active and facilitate transference with repeated practice?
Experiential sessions, such as role-playing and problem-solving tasks
What are some practical session tips provided in the text?
Explaining objectives, dividing students into small groups, and using inactive students as recorders or peer evaluators
What does the text provide detailed guidance on?
Facilitating group activities, including managing groups effectively, resolving conflicts, and practical (psychomotor) sessions
What is one role that students can take on during group activities?
Discussion leader
What is the purpose of setting time limits and keeping activities moving in facilitation?
To maintain engagement and effectiveness
What is the recommended format for providing feedback in facilitated learning sessions?
Positive-negative-positive
What is a recommended strategy for handling classroom challenges when using facilitation techniques?
Seeking support from other faculty members
How can instructors call participants to order during facilitation?
Using techniques like a kitchen timer, verbal cues, or unique sounds
What is the purpose of maintaining order in the group during facilitation?
Encouraging all students to participate
What is the recommended approach for facilitated learning to help students retain information?
Through practice and discovery
What is a tip provided in the text to save time during practical sessions?
Starting on time and giving clear instructions once
What may instructors face in terms of classroom control issues when using facilitation techniques?
Students perceiving them as not doing their job
What is the role of demonstrating complicated activities to the entire group in facilitation?
Ensuring consistency
What is the purpose of tailoring facilitation techniques to meet the learning style preferences of global and analytic learners?
To cater to different learning styles
What is the recommended approach for challenging students in facilitated learning?
Starting with simple exercises and progressing to critical thinking situations
What is emphasized as a key to making facilitated learning effective?
Recapping and critiquing each session
What is the purpose of tailoring facilitation techniques to meet the learning style preferences of global and analytic learners?
To enhance the effectiveness of the facilitation process
Why is it important to recap and critique each session using a positive-negative-positive feedback format?
To provide constructive feedback while maintaining a positive environment
Why does facilitated learning take more time than a lecture format?
Because it helps students retain information through practice and discovery
What is the purpose of starting practical sessions on time and giving clear instructions once?
To save time during practical sessions
How can instructors address classroom control issues related to facilitation?
By using techniques like a kitchen timer, verbal cues, or unique sounds
What is the recommended strategy for handling classroom challenges while using facilitation techniques?
Seeking support from other faculty members and not taking classroom difficulties personally
Why is it crucial to set time limits and keep activities moving during facilitation?
To maintain engagement and effectiveness
How can instructors maintain order in the group during facilitated learning?
By using nonverbal signals, encouraging all students to participate, and connecting with students on a personal level
What is the purpose of challenging students by starting with simple exercises and progressing to critical thinking situations?
To promote cognitive development and critical thinking skills
Why is it recommended to demonstrate complicated activities to the entire group, including adjunct faculty?
To ensure consistency
What is the purpose of expediting group reporting during practical sessions?
To save time
Study Notes
Facilitation Techniques for Educating EMS Instructors
- Facilitation techniques are tailored to meet the learning style preferences of global and analytic learners.
- Demonstrating complicated activities to the entire group, including adjunct faculty, ensures consistency.
- Setting time limits and keeping activities moving are crucial for effective facilitation.
- The facilitation process should challenge students by starting with simple exercises and progressing to critical thinking situations.
- It is important to recap and critique each session, using a positive-negative-positive feedback format.
- Facilitated learning takes more time than a lecture format, but it helps students retain information through practice and discovery.
- Tips to save time during practical sessions include starting on time, giving clear instructions once, and expediting group reporting.
- Instructors may face classroom control issues with facilitation, such as students perceiving them as not doing their job and students giving up without seeking assistance.
- Calling participants to order can be done using techniques like a kitchen timer, verbal cues, or unique sounds.
- Maintaining order in the group involves using nonverbal signals, encouraging all students to participate, and connecting with students on a personal level.
- Bibliographic references include works by Johnson, Johnson & Smith (1998), Norman & Schmidt (1992), Rideout (2001), and Springer, Stanne & Donovan (1999).
- Seeking support from other faculty members and not taking classroom difficulties personally are recommended strategies for handling classroom challenges.
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