FIREÂ 0180. Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2
Unit: 1.5
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 179 with grade of "C" or better
Advisory: IS-100.B (Introduction to the Incident Command System) and IS-700.A (FEMA - National Incident Management System)
Hours: 40 (24 lecture, 16 laboratory)
Designed for those seeking to become fire service instructors and provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor II certification are able to develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, and evaluate and coach other instructors. The Instructor II is also able to analyze resources and formulate a program budget. (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0180 - Instructional Development - Instructor II
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 179 with grade of "C" or better Advisory: IS-100.B (Introduction to the Incident Command System) and IS-700.A (FEMA - National Incident Management System) Hours: 40 (24 lecture, 16 laboratory) Description: Designed for those seeking to become fire service instructors and provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor II certification are able to develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, and evaluate and coach other instructors. The Instructor II is also able to analyze resources and formulate a program budget. (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 1.5 Lecture-Discussion 24 Laboratory 16 By Arrangement Contact Hours 40 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Formulate a technical lesson plan to include: learning objectives, outline, course materials, instructional aids, and an evaluation plan. Demonstrate how to conduct a class using a lesson plan that was prepared by the instructor using multiple teaching methods. Develop student evaluation instruments that evaluate performance in an objective, reliable and verifiable manner. Course Content Outline I. Instructor II Certification Process A. Levels of certification in the Instructor II certification track 1. Instructor I 2. Instructor II 3. Instructor III B. Certification task book process C. Certification testing process II. Definitions of Duty A. Program Management B. Instructional development C. Evaluation and testing III. Instructional Development A. Elements of a lesson plan B. Components of learning objectives C. Methods and techniques of instruction D. Principles of adult learning E. Techniques for eliminating bias in instructional materials F. Types and application of instructional media G. Evaluation techniques H. Sources of references and materials I. Use JPRs to develop enabling learning objectives J. Assessing Student needs K. Instructional Media L. Outlining techniques M. Evaluation Techniques N. Resource needs IV. Modifying Lesson Plans A. Elements of a lesson plan B. Components of a lesson plan C. Methods and techniques of instruction D. Techniques for eliminating bias in instructional materials E. Types and application of instructional media F. Sources of references and materials G. Evaluation Techniques H. Assessing student needs I. Instructional Media V. Instructional Delivery A. Use and limitations of teaching methods and techniques B. Teaching methods C. Conduct small group discussions 1. Problem-solving 2. Facilitating consensus VI. Supervising Training Activities A. safety rules, regulations, and practices for training scenarios with increased hazard exposure 1. Consider limitations based on safety equipment being utilized such as age, condition, etc. 2. Applicable codes and regulations include: a. CAL-OSHA b. NFPA c. Manufacturer's guidelines d. State Fire Training instructor-student ratios, instructor qualifications, site approval, etc. B. Incident Command System (ICS) C. Leadership techniques 1. Plan and coordinate all training activities 2. Monitor activities to ensure safe practices 3. Inspect training structure integrity prior to each fire 4. Assign instructors to specific functional and teaching tasks 5. Brief instructors on responsibilities 6. Assign coordinating personnel 7. Ensure adherence to safety practices by all persons within the training area VII. Evaluation and Testing A. Effective instructional methods and techniques B. Evaluation Methods C. Principles of test validity D. Components of evaluation forms E. Test planning sheet or test blueprint F. Evaluation instruments 1. Use test bank items if available 2. Verify that test bank items are valid 3. Field test new items according to AHJ procedure VIII. Developing a Class Evaluation Instrument A. Which evaluation methods are the best measure of student feedback to the instructor B. Valid evaluation forms 1. Questions are worded clearly 2. Evaluation questions cover elements of the course 3. Includes feedback about facilities, drill ground, or learning environment 4. Provides actionable feedback for the instructor about instruction and materials IX. Program Management A. Departmental policy as it relates to course scheduling B. Departmental scheduling processes C. Level of supervision for scheduling training 1. Supervision techniques related to the training being scheduled 2. Active vs. passive supervision depending on courses being scheduled 3. Evaluate level of instructors’ expertise with instructor-student ratio needed to deliver courses D. Resource management for scheduling courses X. Formulating Budget Needs A. Agency training budget policy B. Resource management for analyzing needs and resources C. Analyze needs D. Sources of instructional materials and equipment E. Resource analysis 1. Costs for outside resources 2. Scheduling internal resources F. Required forms 1. Identify AHJ forms required XI. Acquiring Training Resources A. Agency policies for acquiring training resources B. Purchasing procedures C. Training resource budget management principles XII. Coordinating Record-Keeping A. Record-keeping processes B. Departmental policies for record keeping C. Laws affecting records and disclosure of training information D. Professional standards applicable to training records E. Data used for training records F. Training record-auditing procedures 1. Daily procedures 2. Checks required before applying for funding 3. Checks for duplicate records 4. Accuracy of training codes 5. To determine need for make-up training 6. To determine need for new equipment training XIII. Evaluating Instructors A. Personnel evaluation methods B. Supervision techniques C. Agency policy for evaluating instructors D. Effective instructional methods and techniques E. Observation techniques F. Coaching to improve instruction G. Evaluation forms Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Identify the different levels of certification in the Instructor II certification track. 2. Identify the courses required for Instructor II. 3. Describe the certification task book process. 4. Describe the certification testing process. 5. Describe program management. 6. Describe instructional development. 7. Describe instructional delivery. 8. Describe evaluation and testing. 9. Describe elements of a lesson plan. 10. Describe components of learning objectives. 11. Describe methods and techniques of instruction. 12. Describe principles of adult learning. 13. Describe techniques for eliminating bias in instructional materials. 14. Differentiate types and application of instructional media. 15. Distinguish evaluation techniques. 16. Identify sources of references and materials. 17. Apply JPRs to develop enabling learning objectives. 18. Assess student needs. 19. Analyze resource needs. 20. Describe elements of a lesson plan. 21. Describe components of learning objectives. 22. Describe methods and techniques of instruction. 23. Describe principles of adult learning. 24. Describe techniques for eliminating bias in instructional materials. 25. Support types and application of instructional media. 26. Outline evaluation techniques. 27. Identify sources of references and materials. 28. Use JPRs to modify enabling learning objectives. 29. Modify instructional media. 30. Describe use and limitations of teaching methods and techniques. 31. Transition between different teaching methods. 32. Describe safety rules, regulations, and practices for training scenarios with increased hazard exposure. 33. Describe the Incident Command System (ICS). 34. Apply leadership techniques. 35. Describe effective instructional methods and techniques. 36. Determine which evaluation methods are the best measures of the desired learning outcome. 37. Describe principles of test validity. 38. Describe the components of evaluation forms. 39. Assemble evaluation instruments. 40. Determine which evaluation methods are the best measure of student feedback to the instructor. 41. Describe departmental policy as it relates to course scheduling. 42. Describe departmental scheduling processes. 43. Describe level of supervision for scheduling training. 44. Describe resource management for scheduling courses. 45. Describe agency training budget policy. 46. Describe resource management for analyzing needs and resources. 47. Determine sources of instructional materials and equipment. 48. Conduct resource analysis. 49. Describe agency policies for acquiring training resources. 50. Describe purchasing procedures. 51. Describe training resource budget management principles. 52. Describe record-keeping processes. 53. Describe departmental policies for record keeping. 54. Outline laws affecting records and disclosure of training information. 55. Analyze professional standards applicable to training records. 56. Identify data used for training records. 57. Perform training record-auditing procedures. 58. Describe personnel evaluation methods. 59. Describe supervision techniques. 60. Describe agency policy for evaluating instructors. 61. Describe effective instructional methods and techniques. 62. Provide coaching to improve instruction. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Perform basic research. 2. Develop instructional media. 3. Apply outlining techniques. 4. Apply evaluation techniques. 5. Conduct small group discussions. 6. Develop a test planning sheet or test blueprint. 7. Construct evaluation items. 8. Develop valid evaluation forms. 9. Apply observation techniques. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Student will read the material in the textbook on learning objectives and then write a learning objective for their approved subject. 2. Student will read the chapter in the textbook on training aids and develop a list of training aids they will use in their psychomotor lesson teaching demonstration. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Student will write a psychomotor lesson plan on a subject approved by the instructor. 2. Student will present a 20 minute psychomotor lesson to the class on a subject approved by the instructor. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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