Field Training Officer Study Guide
Module 2 Questions and Correct.
facilitate - Answer The trainer's job is to ________________ the learning process and do
everything possible to see that learning occurs.
think - Answer Many FTOs start a trainee at a level where they ____________ the trainee
should be.
trainee's - Answer The second common mistake is adopting an attitude that it is the
________________ responsibility to learn because their job is at stake.
self-directed, independent - Answer Where young learners are dependent on the structure of
the teaching process and depend heavily upon the instructor or other authority figures, adult
learners are more ______________________ and need to be _____________________.
Autonomous and self-directed - Answer ___________________ Actively involve trainees in
the learning process and serve as a facilitator.
Practical - Answer ____________________ Adults focus on the aspects of learning most useful
to them in their work. They may not be interested in knowledge for its own sake. Tell trainees
explicitly how the training lesson will be useful to them on the job.
Goal-oriented - Answer Upon enrolling in a course, adults usually know the goal they want to
attain, and they appreciate an educational program that is organized and clearly defined.
Explain
the goals of the training program early on and show trainees how the training will help them
attain those goals.
Have a foundation of life experience - Answer ___________________ Since adult learners
relate new learning to this previous knowledge and experience, draw on the trainee's
experience and knowledge, relevant to the topic, to help them learn new skills, theories, and
concepts. Recognize the value of the trainee's experience in the
learning process.
Relevancy-oriented - Answer ___________________ Adults must see a reason for learning
something. Learning has to be applicable to their work or other responsibilities to be of value to
them. Identify objectives for trainees before training begins and relate theories and concepts to
a familiar setting.
Module 2 Questions and Correct.
facilitate - Answer The trainer's job is to ________________ the learning process and do
everything possible to see that learning occurs.
think - Answer Many FTOs start a trainee at a level where they ____________ the trainee
should be.
trainee's - Answer The second common mistake is adopting an attitude that it is the
________________ responsibility to learn because their job is at stake.
self-directed, independent - Answer Where young learners are dependent on the structure of
the teaching process and depend heavily upon the instructor or other authority figures, adult
learners are more ______________________ and need to be _____________________.
Autonomous and self-directed - Answer ___________________ Actively involve trainees in
the learning process and serve as a facilitator.
Practical - Answer ____________________ Adults focus on the aspects of learning most useful
to them in their work. They may not be interested in knowledge for its own sake. Tell trainees
explicitly how the training lesson will be useful to them on the job.
Goal-oriented - Answer Upon enrolling in a course, adults usually know the goal they want to
attain, and they appreciate an educational program that is organized and clearly defined.
Explain
the goals of the training program early on and show trainees how the training will help them
attain those goals.
Have a foundation of life experience - Answer ___________________ Since adult learners
relate new learning to this previous knowledge and experience, draw on the trainee's
experience and knowledge, relevant to the topic, to help them learn new skills, theories, and
concepts. Recognize the value of the trainee's experience in the
learning process.
Relevancy-oriented - Answer ___________________ Adults must see a reason for learning
something. Learning has to be applicable to their work or other responsibilities to be of value to
them. Identify objectives for trainees before training begins and relate theories and concepts to
a familiar setting.
