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IDPH Lead Instructor Unit 5 1

EMS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGAM

Creating an Effective Learning Environment

Douglas Richardson EMT-P


Objectives

• Describe three information-gathering techniques used to assess an audience.

• Specify three individual or group attributes that affect learning.

• Describe an adaptive strategy for dealing effectively with three individual or group attributes.


Objectives

• Identify two potential obstacles to learning.

• Cite methods to overcome two potential obstacles to learning.

• List five characteristics of an ideal learning environment.

• Describe seating arrangements that promote interaction.


Objectives

• Name three factors that contribute to a stimulating atmosphere.



• Information gathering techniques– Introductions– Surveys– One-on-one meetings– Informal focus groups


Information gathering techniques

• Using introductions effectively.

• Valuable information can be shared during those first few minutes of class.

• Information gathered can be used to adjust the class.


Using introductions effectively

• Have you ever taught before?• How long have you been in EMS?• What is your specialty? Are you full or part-time?• Is this a required course or elective.• Are there any particular skills you hope to

improve?• Are you excited about being here? Why? • What do you hope to gain by attending this class?


Useful Information

• Motivation

• Student goals

• Expertise and experience

• Demographics

• Cultural perspectives


Identify and Overcome Potential Obstacles to Learning

• Learning disabilities– Handled on an individual basis– Handled on a confidential basis

• Physical limitations

• State and institutional policies

• Local resources


Your “Game Plan” - A Review of Adjustment Strategies

• Restructure lessons by increasing the depth of the most relevant topics.

• Add exercises, activities, and practice.

• Enlist the support and commitment of students to help create a learning experience that meets their needs



• Give examples of how their participation and feedback can help you to make the material more relevant and useful to them.

• Meet individual needs, if possible: e.g. letter of recommendation, certification, skill development

• Teach to the middle, but use remediation and enhancement strategies.



• Be aware and appreciate cultural differences.

• Use formal evaluation tools to measure comprehension and competence.

• Assess frequently, before beginning new material.


Facility Issues

• Location

• Parking

• Security

• Available space

• Refreshments

• Cost


Ideal Learning Environment

• Clean, well-lit, comfortable

• Instructor-controlled climate

• Variety of seating options

• Additional space available

• On-site equipment

• Resources close at hand


Course-Specific Criteria

• Break-out rooms– Useful for highly interactive situations

• Special requirements– Practical requirements– Use of ambulances


Facility Arrangements

• Find the right training facility

• Visit the site

• Check out supplies and equipment

• Plan for know distractions

• Scheduling


Room Setup

• Lesson objectives and type of activities

• Space available

• Group size

• Media

• Need for instructor control vs. participant interaction


Seating Options

• Classroom

• Boardroom

• Semi-circle, U-shape

• Chevron


Classroom


Classroom

• Advantages• Maximizes instructor

control• Fair Instructor

mobility• Good ability to see

visual aids• Maximizes space

• Disadvantages• May loose people in

the back of the room• Discourages

participation• Reduces interaction

among participants.


Boardroom


Boardroom

Advantages• Encourages interaction• Encourages

participation• Maximizes writing

space• Excellent for team

work in break-out.

Disadvantages• Poor instructor

mobility• Some participants may

have trouble seeing visual aids/instructor

• Uses more space per person, not good for large groups


Semi-Circle, U-Shape


Semi-Circle, U-Shape

Advantages• Excellent Instructor

mobility• Encourages interaction

among participants.• Encourages

participation

Disadvantages• People near the front

may have to turn to see visual aids.

• Uses more space per person.

• Not good for large groups


Chevron


Chevron

Advantages• Excellent Instructor

mobility• Excellent interaction

among dyads or quads• Encourages

participation

Advantages• Provides writing space

for participants• Good ability to see

visual aids• Works well even with

large groups.


Classroom Management

• Preparation– Checklists

• Helpful hint– Flipcharts– Match each overhead to lesson plan outline– Arrive early

• Establish ground rules


Classroom Management

• Encourage an interactive, participatory learning environment.– Set the tone– Practice active listening

• Pay attention to signals from students.– Regarding physical needs– Regarding distractions– Involve participants in resolution process


Application

• Describe three information-gathering techniques used to assess an audience.

• Specify three individual or group attributes that affect learning.

• Describe an adaptive strategy for dealing effectively with three individual or group attributes.


Application

• Identify two potential obstacles to learning.

• Cite methods to overcome two potential obstacles to learning.

• List five characteristics of an ideal learning environment.

• Describe seating arrangements that promote interaction.


Application

• Name three factors that contribute to a stimulating atmosphere.


Summary

• This lesson has presented the importance of knowing your audience before you begin to instruct.

• Audience information allows you to custom fit your presentation to meet the needs of your students.


Summary

• This lesson also discussed the importance of the learning environment.

• Suggested a variety of seating configurations depending upon the instructional objectives.

• Classroom management skills such as pre-class preparation and establishing ground rules were introduced.


Summary

• Finally, the principles of active listening, facilitation and other facets of creating an interactive, participatory learning environment were discussed.



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