64 Questions
Why is creating a positive learning environment important according to the module?
It has an overall impact on the success of a class
What can be used to control the visualization of each station?
Partitions or room dividers
How should chairs be arranged in relation to the tables or workstations?
Around the tables or workstations
What should be maintained between stations to allow for movement and reduce noise?
Adequate room
What can groups do while working on activities in the learning environment?
Work on the same activity simultaneously or different activities
What does the learning environment allow for?
Multiple activity stations
What should the instructor balance between while monitoring activity?
Monitoring activity and allowing student to direct their own learning
How can students rotate between stations?
Independent of instructor or as directed
How can students progress around the room?
In a group or individually, depending upon how the instructor sets up the activity
Where was the 'A Berkeley Compendium of Suggestions for Teaching with Excellence' retrieved from?
Davis, Barbara Gross, Wood, Lynn, & Wilson, Robert
Where was the 'Tools for Teaching' retrieved from?
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
Where was the 'Quality learning environments' retrieved from?
Kleberg, J. R.
Where was the 'Student-centered learning environments: foundations, assumptions, and implications' retrieved from?
Land, S. M., and Hannafin, M. J.
What is the recommended approach for addressing minor behavior discrepancies in the classroom?
Reviewing rules periodically
Why is consistency in enforcing rules important in the classroom?
It is easier to "lighten up" than "tighten up"
How should positive behavior be reinforced in the classroom?
Reinforcing through sincere praise tied to specific behavior
What principle should be used to manage conflicts in the classroom?
Progressive discipline principles
Why should disciplinary actions be documented and shared with relevant members of the teaching team?
To provide transparency and consistency in handling disciplinary issues
What are some positive design elements for the physical classroom space?
Cleanliness, safety, compliance with access laws, adequate size, and good environmental controls
Where should the classroom ideally be located in relation to amenities?
Close to amenities
What is the recommended classroom arrangement for large group participation and discussion?
Circle/square/rectangle with open center
Which classroom arrangement style is optimal for giving out information to the whole class but not recommended for small group work or skills development?
Lecture style
What is the theater style classroom arrangement?
Teacher-centered with desks arranged in a half-circle around the instructor
What is the ideal classroom arrangement for smaller group discussions and individual participation?
Circle/square/rectangle with closed center
What should be encouraged to help with classroom problems?
Encouraging self-policing and identifying student leaders
What is crucial for instructors to communicate to students regarding course expectations?
Grading policy, attendance, reading assignments, and grievance procedures
How can involving students in deciding what they will learn help motivate them?
By allowing them to choose the order of presentation for unrelated topics
What is essential for emphasizing the most important material in the curriculum?
Using NHTSA/DOT course objectives and task analysis
What reinforces mastery and proficiency in students?
Repetition of skills performance
What allows students to grow by taking risks and provides a safe place to make mistakes?
A positive learning environment
What are desirable student behaviors in a positive learning environment?
Moral integrity, strong work ethic, honesty, courtesy, respect, and being engaged and active learners
What should instructors model to maintain a positive classroom environment?
Desirable behaviors and being over-prepared for presentations
What is crucial for instructors to do in maintaining a positive classroom environment?
Model expected behaviors, enforce rules consistently, and provide written copies of rules for students
What should instructors watch in their language content and tone of delivery?
Language content and tone of delivery
What should instructors accept to maintain a positive learning environment?
The uniqueness of others
What should instructors discourage as undesirable student behaviors?
Lying, cheating, stealing, violence, intolerance, prejudice, carelessness, and unprofessional behavior or appearance
What do students learn better and faster when their basic needs are met in a positive learning environment?
Students learn better and faster
What is the definition of 'pedagogy' mentioned in the text?
Pedagogy involves the art and science of teaching
What is the focus of the module on 'Domains of Learning'?
Teaching within all three domains of learning
What does the term 'cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of learning' refer to?
Different areas of knowledge acquisition and skill development
What is the significance of acknowledging the need to teach within the three domains of learning?
It ensures comprehensive education for EMS professionals
What are the three large groups into which learning is categorized in the Domains of learning?
Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor
How many levels does the Cognitive Domain consist of?
Six levels
What does the Psychomotor Domain primarily deal with?
Skills, actions, and manual manipulation
How many levels does the Affective Domain consist of?
Five levels
What are the two strategies used to classify the levels within the domains of learning?
Lower and higher levels, and a 3-level system
What does the language of the objective indicate in instructional design?
The level of depth and breadth required for the material
What do the Domains of learning aid in planning?
What needs to be taught and how far one needs to go through the material
What do the Domains of learning serve as for instructors?
A means to decide about depth and breadth issues when developing lesson plans
What does the degree of sophistication increase as you extend deeper into the list for the three domains of learning?
Requiring greater depth and breadth for mastery of that level
What do the Domains of learning help instructors develop?
Test questions
What is crucial for students' progress through the levels of the domains of learning?
Being allowed to move from level to level on their own or with guidance
Which domain of learning governs behavior?
Affective
What is essential for effective psychomotor skill development?
Cognitive knowledge
How is material retention improved in the learning process?
By saying and doing
What does the EMS profession require for professional practice?
Competency in all three domains
How is evaluation of the affective domain done?
Using a tool from the DOT/NHTSA/HRSA EMT-P curricula
What is advised for teaching in relation to the objective?
Teaching one level deeper than the objective
How is integration with psychomotor skill practice crucial?
It implies competency in performance
What percentage of material retention is achieved through saying and doing?
90%
What does educational learning models encourage in students?
Experimentation
What is emphasized in the teaching in relation to the objectives?
Depth of teaching
What is essential for effective patient treatment in the EMS profession?
Competency in all three domains
What is crucial for effective psychomotor skill development?
Cognitive knowledge
Study Notes
Creating a Positive Learning Environment for EMS Instructors
- A positive learning environment is free from harm, discrimination, and teasing, and encourages tolerance, acceptance, new ideas, and creative problem solving.
- Involving students in deciding what they will learn can help motivate them, for example, allowing them to choose the order of presentation for unrelated topics.
- Communicating clear expectations to students regarding course participation, grading policy, attendance, reading assignments, and grievance procedures is crucial.
- Emphasizing the most important material in the curriculum using NHTSA/DOT course objectives and task analysis is essential.
- Students learn better and faster when their basic needs are met in a positive learning environment.
- Repetition of skills performance, even when the student performs well, reinforces mastery and proficiency.
- A positive learning environment allows students to grow by taking risks, encourages safe experimentation, and provides a safe place to make mistakes.
- Desirable student behaviors include moral integrity, strong work ethic, honesty, courtesy, respect, and being engaged and active learners.
- Undesirable student behaviors to discourage include lying, cheating, stealing, violence, intolerance, prejudice, carelessness, and unprofessional behavior or appearance.
- Instructors should model desirable behaviors, be over-prepared for presentations, and remain current on skills and knowledge.
- Maintaining a positive classroom environment involves modeling expected behaviors, enforcing rules consistently, and providing written copies of rules for students.
- Instructors should also watch their language content and tone of delivery, be honest and frank with students, and accept the uniqueness of others.
Educating EMS Instructors: Domains of Learning and Evaluation
- The development of one's value system governs behavior in the domains of learning.
- Classroom activities target cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains through various methods such as lecture, skills practice, and modeling behaviors.
- Learning within one domain is often interdependent with another, as cognitive knowledge is essential for effective psychomotor skill development.
- Educational learning models encourage experimentation, but students should be guided and mentored by instructors.
- Teaching one level deeper than the objective requires is advised due to memory degradation over time.
- Engaging multiple senses in the learning process improves material retention, with 90% retention achieved through saying and doing.
- The depth and breadth of teaching should align with the objectives, emphasizing higher-level cognition.
- Cognitive knowledge of a skill does not imply competency in performance, as integration with psychomotor skill practice is crucial.
- Evaluation of the affective domain can be done using a tool from the DOT/NHTSA/HRSA EMT-P curricula.
- Evaluation methods for each domain include written/oral examinations, competency exams, and class participation.
- Some students excel in specific learning domains, but the EMS profession requires competency in all three domains for professional practice.
- The EMS profession necessitates cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies for effective patient treatment.
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