Instructional Methods in Emergency Services

Focusing on the unique needs of EMS, fire, and rescue training students, this text provides clear, concise explanations of the principles, practices, and procedures to develop high quality educational and assessment tools. The second edition highlights the use of technology in the classroom and includes examples and resources on a CD-ROM that model the practices and techniques presented within the book. Instructors can quickly apply innovative and effective tools into their own programs.

Features Include:

• New Technology coverage with details of the latest high-tech instructional tools and innovations, such as PowerPoint, satellites, distance learning, e-books, simulation programs, and the Internet.
• New Instructor resource CD-ROM provides resources for creation of instructional materials and presentations.
• New Interactive and experiential learning discussion highlights how classrooms become interactive learning environments.
• Expanded coverage of transactional analysis, paradigms, learning styles, teaching theories, philosophies, and the three learning domains.
• Expanded coverage of the legal aspects of instruction.
• Text geared to the adult learner—their unique needs and what they bring to the classroom. Also included is a discussion of a variety of teaching methods designed to suit different learning styles.

Describes adult learners & the class mix/instructors & their characteristics/audiovisual aids/classroom setup/liability.