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Fire Service Course Delivery
FFP - 1740
Florida State Fire College
Ocala, Florida
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Chapter 4
Learning Environments
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Terminal Objective
The participant will be able to create a
learning environment that is conducive for
positive learning.
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Enabling Objectives
Design a classroom setting so that lighting,
distractions, climate control or weather, noise
control, seating, audiovisual equipment, teaching
aids, and safety are considered.
Diagram the various seating layouts for classroom
instruction.
List the advantages and disadvantages of each
classroom layout.
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Enabling Objectives (cont)
Adjust to differences in learning styles, abilities,
and behaviors, given the instructional
environment, so that lesson objectives are
accomplished, disruptive behavior is addressed,
and a safe learning environment is maintained.
Describe the various cultures including ethnicity,
religion, and age as they pertain to the classroom
environment.
List the components of a syllabus.
Construct a syllabus.
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Learning Environment
First step is the classroom
Layout
Temperature
Seating arrangement
Potential noise distractions
Acoustics
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Learning Environment
The classroom
Clean
Safe
Well maintained
Meets ADA accessibility requirements
May be more responsibility of the facility than
instructor
Hey, we are firefighters, do we meet fire codes?
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Designing a Classroom
Physical elements
Temperature regulation
Seating layout
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Traditional Schoolroom
Advantages
Maximize instructor
control
Fair mobility
Reasonably easy to see
visual aids in the front
of the room
Maximizes space
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Traditional Schoolroom
Disadvantages
May lose students in
the back of the room
Discourages
participation
Reduces interaction
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Auditorium Style
Advantages
Maximizes instructor
control
Good student view of
the front of the room
Maximizes space
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Auditorium Style
Disadvantages are
similar to standard
classroom
May lose students in
the back of the room
Discourages
participation
Reduces interaction
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Cafeteria or Bingo Style
Advantages
Fair instructor
mobility
Maximizes space
Good for small group
projects
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Cafeteria or Bingo Style
Disadvantages
Again, may lose those
in the back
Discourages
participation
More difficult for
student to see visuals
and write
Students may have
trouble seeing
instructor
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U-Shape
Advantages
Excellent instructor
mobility
Instructor can get close
to all students
Encourages interaction
among participants
Encourages
participation
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U-Shape
Disadvantages
People near the front
may have to turn to see
visuals
Uses more space per
person
May be difficult or not
work for larger groups
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U-Shape
Be certain to leave access at the
corners
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King Arthur Style
Advantages
Encourages interaction
and participation
Maximizes writing
space
Very good for team
work in small breakout
groups
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King Arthur Style
Disadvantages
Poor instructor
mobility
Someone will have to
turn to see visuals or
instructor
Uses more space per
person
Not suitable for large
groups
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Banquet Room
Advantages and
disadvantages are the
same as the King
Arthur style
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V-Formation
Advantages
Excellent instructor
mobility
Easy interaction
between tables
Encourages
participation
Good writing space
Good ability to see
Good for large groups
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V-Formation
Disadvantages
Poor for whole-group
interaction
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Standard Classroom
U-Shape
Banquet Room
V-Shape
King Arthur
Auditorium
Bingo
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Noise Distractions
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Noise Distractions
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Noise Distractions
Can hamper student’s ability to learn
Can interrupt the flow of the lesson
Try to have classes “off-duty”
If they are “on-duty”, try to have a single
person monitor necessary radio traffic
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Classroom Atmosphere
Needs to be a SAFE and positive learning
environment
Instructor should create an atmosphere so
students feel safe and free to exchange ideas and
ask questions
A course syllabus is a great tool to express
expectations
Sometimes considered a contract between instructor
and student outlining expectations for both
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Course Syllabus
Course participation
Grading policy
Attendance
Assignments
Instructor information
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Course materials
Course schedule
Course objectives
Other information
that needs emphasized
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Classroom Atmosphere
Often shaped by behavior of the student
Good and bad influence the learning
environment
Good behavior should be encouraged
Bad behavior, obviously, should be discouraged
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Student Behavior +++
Integrity
Strong work ethic
Honesty
Courtesy
Respect
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Engaged in active
learning
Knowledgeable
Competent
Value life-long
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Student Behavior ---Lying
Cheating
Stealing
Violence
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Intolerance
Prejudice
Careless
Unprofessional
behavior and/or
appearance
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Instructor Influence
Instructor has significant impact on
learning environment
What you say is important but, remember,
actions speak louder than words
Set an example by demonstrating
appropriate behavior
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The Bible – James 3:1
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Cultural Awareness
Bias
We are a country of immigrants
We have a wide variety of beliefs and traditions
Bias comes in many forms
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
Physically Challenged
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Cultural Awareness
Understand there are cultural differences
Relationship to authority figures
Use of title
Eye contact
Responses
Humor
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Religion
Can be a challenge to instructor and
student
Availability on certain dates
Religious obligations during the day
Make reasonable accommodations
Know your facilities policy
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Other Factors
Family issues
Married
Children
Elder care
Personal habits
Hygiene
Quirks
Personality conflicts
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Summary
Environment needs to be conducive to
learning
Be sure classroom environment and design
are appropriate
Be aware of student behaviors
Be aware of your influence on the students
Be tolerant when possible
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Review Questions
Which seating arrangement is best for the
fire service classroom?
U-shape
King Arthur style
V-formation
That is right, it could be any
one depending on your
circumstances
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Review Questions
There are a variety of noise distractions
that can affect your class. What is the best
way to handle cell phones in the class?
Shut them off or at worst, turn to
vibrate. The same with pagers.
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Review Questions
Desired behavior should be modeled by the
instructor. This can be referred to as which
of the following?
Affect of change
Behavior modification
Mirror effect
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Review Questions
Can student behavior be affected by the
fact that a student is married and has
children?
Obviously - yes
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