Prentice Hall
EMS & Fire Science (Brady)
ISBN-10: 0131245570
ISBN-13: 9780131245570
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 352 pp
Published: 03/22/2005
Suggested retail price: $42.67
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Description
Written specifically for the fire service, this book features educational theory that is presented in a practical manner. Whether aspiring to be an instructor or someone who has been teaching for year, this book will provide the background, knowledge and tools you need to become and informed instructor.
Firefighters are often thrust into a teaching role. They may be the best at extrication or other tactical elements of their job, but may not know how to present their knowledge in a classroom situation. This book is designed to to guide an instructor through the process of translating expiereince and knowledge into a format for teaching a student
Ideas for developing curriculum
Case studies and real-life exampkes taken from the author's own experience as an instructor in the fire service.
Easily accessible resources, including contact information for national and international fire associations, professional organizations, periodicals and Internet links.
Chapter 1 — The Role of the Instructor
Chapter 2- Methodologies of Instruction
Chapter 3 - Learning Theories
Chatper 4 — Learning Environments
Chapter 5 — Legal Issues in Instruction
Chapter 6 — Conducting Practical Training Exercises
Chapter 7 — Testing and Evaluation Techniques
Chapter 8 — Instructional Media
Chapter 9 — Curriculum Development
Chapter 10 — Organizing and Running a Training Program
Chapter 11 — Professional Development and Resources
Written specifically for the fire service, this book features educational theory that is presented in a practical manner. Whether you're an aspiring instructor or have been teaching for years, it will provide you with the background, knowledge, and tools you need to become an informed instructor.
- Ideas for developing your own curriculum
- Case studies and real-life examples taken from the author's own experience as an instructor in the fire service
- Easily accessible resources, including contact information for national and international fire associations, professional organizations, periodicals, and Internet links
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