USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Compare and contrast verbal communications and non-verbal communications addressing factors such
as the instructor's role, the student's role, and making the message effective. - ANSWER-Instructor's
Role. The instructor serves as a facilitator while keeping all students cognitively engaged in a substantive
conversation. The instructor must communicate with his or her students regarding the content to be
learned, using a dialogue that engages the students' learning processes.
Students' Role. Students need to communicate with their instructor regarding: (a) their understanding of
the material being learned, including what they do not understand, (b) their expectations and goals for
the course, and (c) their special needs, both physical and social. Remember, communication requires
both speaking and listening. In most situations, students will not voluntarily express these concerns. The
instructor must engage the students in conversation and help them communicate effectively.
Making the Message Effective. In an instructional setting, the balance between sending and receiving a
message is different from less formal conversation. For the instructor and the students to communicate
effectively with one another, both must be proficient in communication techniques. The instructor is
more frequently the sender than the receiver, but a healthy balance between the two roles is highly
desired
Complete a lesson plan for an assigned topic in the prescribed format for the 15- to 30-minute
presentation - ANSWER-Already completed
Demonstrate the ability to set up media equipment and discuss troubleshooting typical issues -
ANSWER-The instructor-trainee must demonstrate proper setup and use of media equipment for 15 to
30 minute presentation and should discuss contingency planning as well as troubleshooting typical
problems with common media equipment.
Chalkboards and Dry Erase Boards - It is a good idea for the instructor to both SAY and WRITE whatever
they put on the board.
Flip Charts - Make sure to have an easel sturdy enough to support the chart as the sheets are changed.
USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
, USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Presentation programs, such as PowerPoint® - be sure to spell check and grammar check your
presentation and make use of instructor notes. Make sure slides are visible from the back of the class
room.
Handouts - be cautious in presenting handouts prior to their use as they may be distracting and students
may ignore your instruction in favor of the handouts.
Multimedia projectors and HD television allow for large screen viewing; having spare batteries for the
remote and proper cables for the types of adapters is good contingency and prior planning
Describe different strategies for removing barriers to learning for those with special needs - ANSWER-
Visual Limitations- Students experience visual challenges for several reasons. Some have difficulty
seeing, even with corrective lens. Others may be excessively bothered by glare or by bright lights. Still
others may have color blindness that interferes with their understanding of the visual slides.
Auditory Considerations- For students who require a signer using American Sign Language, try to find if
one is available. Most students will know of one, if they have used someone in the past. Both the
student and the signer should be able to see well while minimizing distraction for other students. Many
hearing-impaired people read lips. An instructor should always face students when presenting.
Describe how to use both motivational and developmental feedback - ANSWER-Motivational feedback is
where you give someone approval for what they
are doing or how they are doing it as a way of reinforcing that behavior.
Developmental feedback is where you give a person information that is
designed to help them improve something they are doing
Describe several instructional classroom aids and how to use them in a classroom - ANSWER-
Chalkboards and Dry Erase Boards
Flip Charts
Presentation programs
USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Compare and contrast verbal communications and non-verbal communications addressing factors such
as the instructor's role, the student's role, and making the message effective. - ANSWER-Instructor's
Role. The instructor serves as a facilitator while keeping all students cognitively engaged in a substantive
conversation. The instructor must communicate with his or her students regarding the content to be
learned, using a dialogue that engages the students' learning processes.
Students' Role. Students need to communicate with their instructor regarding: (a) their understanding of
the material being learned, including what they do not understand, (b) their expectations and goals for
the course, and (c) their special needs, both physical and social. Remember, communication requires
both speaking and listening. In most situations, students will not voluntarily express these concerns. The
instructor must engage the students in conversation and help them communicate effectively.
Making the Message Effective. In an instructional setting, the balance between sending and receiving a
message is different from less formal conversation. For the instructor and the students to communicate
effectively with one another, both must be proficient in communication techniques. The instructor is
more frequently the sender than the receiver, but a healthy balance between the two roles is highly
desired
Complete a lesson plan for an assigned topic in the prescribed format for the 15- to 30-minute
presentation - ANSWER-Already completed
Demonstrate the ability to set up media equipment and discuss troubleshooting typical issues -
ANSWER-The instructor-trainee must demonstrate proper setup and use of media equipment for 15 to
30 minute presentation and should discuss contingency planning as well as troubleshooting typical
problems with common media equipment.
Chalkboards and Dry Erase Boards - It is a good idea for the instructor to both SAY and WRITE whatever
they put on the board.
Flip Charts - Make sure to have an easel sturdy enough to support the chart as the sheets are changed.
USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
, USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Presentation programs, such as PowerPoint® - be sure to spell check and grammar check your
presentation and make use of instructor notes. Make sure slides are visible from the back of the class
room.
Handouts - be cautious in presenting handouts prior to their use as they may be distracting and students
may ignore your instruction in favor of the handouts.
Multimedia projectors and HD television allow for large screen viewing; having spare batteries for the
remote and proper cables for the types of adapters is good contingency and prior planning
Describe different strategies for removing barriers to learning for those with special needs - ANSWER-
Visual Limitations- Students experience visual challenges for several reasons. Some have difficulty
seeing, even with corrective lens. Others may be excessively bothered by glare or by bright lights. Still
others may have color blindness that interferes with their understanding of the visual slides.
Auditory Considerations- For students who require a signer using American Sign Language, try to find if
one is available. Most students will know of one, if they have used someone in the past. Both the
student and the signer should be able to see well while minimizing distraction for other students. Many
hearing-impaired people read lips. An instructor should always face students when presenting.
Describe how to use both motivational and developmental feedback - ANSWER-Motivational feedback is
where you give someone approval for what they
are doing or how they are doing it as a way of reinforcing that behavior.
Developmental feedback is where you give a person information that is
designed to help them improve something they are doing
Describe several instructional classroom aids and how to use them in a classroom - ANSWER-
Chalkboards and Dry Erase Boards
Flip Charts
Presentation programs
USCG AUXILIARY INSTRUCTOR PQS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
