TCFP Fire Instructor III, Ch. 15 Latest Update Graded A

TCFP Fire Instructor III, Ch. 15 Latest Update Graded A Four Step Development Model Identify training needs, Design a course curriculum, Implement the curriculum, Evaluate the course. Changes in Training Needs are influenced by: Governing bodies, Stakeholders, Internal evaluations, Changes in National standards, Events. When it's apparent that a change in a training program or operational facet is required, the department must perform a... Needs analysis The processes that are available to the instructor for identifying needs include... Needs analysis, JPR's, Task Analysis, Cost/Benefit analysis Needs analysis should determine how current services differ from New Requirements Needs analysis identifies what Current knowledge levels, If a need exists, People or groups in need and the Methods to achieve the changes. Various research methods used to determine needs for a training course are: Pretests / Training History / Pre-requisites / Records A good thing for instructors to know before proceeding with course development is: The current knowledge and skill levels of dept. members. Records and reports are what type of data? Raw JPR stands for Job Performance Requirement The hands on end point around which instructors design a curriculum. JPR The best way for the instructor to understand what skills need to be included is to do a... Task Analysis The two methods for Task analysis are Formal and Informal An example of a formal task analysis is Opinion Polls Informal Task analysis can be done at the scene True The most often used organizational model for task analysis Sequential Decisions made before performing a step in a skill often depend on two key points. They are: Safety and Cause /Effect. Weighing the cost of creating a curriculum internally vs. buying it or hiring out the course describes: Cost Benefit Analysis Goals, learning objectives, lesson plans and evaluations are all part of: Course Design Task analysis Information gathered in order to derive the Learning Objectives Course Goal/Objective A statement of the course outcome Before a course outline is created the lessons must first be: Sequenced Effectiveness of a course is done by: Evaluations Evaluations weigh the effectiveness of: Students, Instructors and The course itself. Valid and reliable results are absolutes for an evaluation to be of any use. True Program, Curriculum, Course, Lesson, Module Training Tier system Detailed Formative Evaluation Helps ensure the quality of the course as well as monitor it to ensure objectives are being met. Formative Evaluations are made up of: Peer reviews, SME consults, Instructor reviews Funding, Time, Instructors and Facilities Prerequisites for program implementation. Summative Evaluation Evaluations done at the end of each course to see an average of the course value over time and if it meets course and curriculum goals. Who should have input into the assessment of teaching and learning materials. Teachers and Students An instructor evaluation will help determine if the instructors need Development or orientation People that are good for evaluating an instructor during the presentation of a course. Subject Matter Experts Instructor Evaluation Criteria SME, Enthusiasm, Delivery, Preparation, Organization, People Skills, Versatility Test evaluations determine what two criteria for an exam? Validity and Reliability Test Result Analysis Used to indicate which questions are good or bad. Difficulty Index One of the three measures of quality for multiple choice test questions. The three measures of quality for MCQ's on a test Difficulty Index, Discrimination Index and Distractor analysis Distractor Enticing answer to a question that appears correct but is not. Criterion level Difficulty of an exam. Average passing score by the test bed subjects. Two reasons to throw out or rewrite a test question. Too many pass or too many fail the question. Regular assessment of the need for curriculum revision does what? Improves student learning and provides new learning opportunities Periodic Evaluations Needed to determine if course curriculum still meets organizational training needs. What actions should an instructor take when planning revisions? Validate need for revision, Involve appropriate divisions, Communicate reasons, Apply four step planning model