FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR I
FRS 222- Section: [Insert]
[Insert other course information (optional): blended, honors]
Credit Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
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Semester: [Insert]
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Course Ends: [Insert]
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Room: [Insert]
Instructor:
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Email [Insert your @mchenry.edu email address or LMS information]
Phone: [Insert]
Office Hours: [Insert]
Office Location:[Insert]
Other Contact Information [Insert]
Website (optional): [Insert]
Required Course
Textbook(s): [Insert]
Supplies (if desired) [Insert]
Course Description:
Fire Service Instructor I is for those who wish to know more about teaching in the fire science field. It
provides basic information about teacher-student relationships, the learning environment, methods of
teaching and writing lesson plans. This course is one of five that meet the requirements for Fire Officer I
certification.
Prerequisite: FRS 150 or approval of Fire Science department chair.
Section Notes:
[Insert if applicable]
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
7-1.
Know the terms and concepts of fire service instructional activities.
7-1.1 Identify the requirements for Instructor I as outlined by the Office of the Illinois State Fire
Marshal.
7-1.2 Identify the NFPA Standard governing Fire Service Professional Qualifications for Instructor I.
7-1.3 Identify the subject areas addressed in the Instructor I program.
7-1.4 Define the terminology used in the Instructor I program.
7-2
7-2.1
7-2.2
Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Service Instructor.
Describe the Fire Service Instructor’s role and responsibilities to:
1. Fire Service
2. Administration
3. Student
Identify the characteristics of an effective instructor.
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7-2.3
7-2.4
7-2.5
7-2.6
7-2.7
Identify the difference between positive versus negative teaching methods.
Identify laws and policies affecting training programs.
Identify the safety responsibilities required of a Fire Service Instructor.
Identify the benefits for maintaining training records.
Identify the training forms required by the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
7-3
7-3.1
7-3.2
7-3.3
7-3.4
7-3.5
Know the elements of oral communications.
Define communication.
Identify factors that affect the speaker/listener relationships.
Identify the communication model.
Identify the components of public speaking.
Identify the various types of speaking techniques.
7-4
7-4.1
7-4.2
7-4.3
7-4.4
7-4.5
7-4.6
7-4.7
7-4.8
7-4.9
7-4.10
Understand the concepts of learning.
Define concepts of learning
Identify different types of learning domains.
Identify Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
Identify influences that affect the teaching/learning environment.
Identify negative influences that affect the learning process.
Identify the process of how learning and memory take place.
Identify the learning laws that are fundamental to educational theory.
Identify three approaches to learning.
Identify different types of individual learners.
Identify methods of managing individual learners and their behavior.
7-5
7-5.1
7-5.2
7-5.3
7-5.4
7-5.5
7-5.6
Know how to use instructional media.
Define training media.
Identify how to select the appropriate media for instruction.
Identify the use of effective training media.
Identify various types of non-projection training media.
Identify various types of projection training media.
Identify the types of computer-assisted instruction and networking technology.
7-6
7-6.1
7-6.2
7-6.3
7-6.4
Understand instructional planning.
Identify components of the five step planning process.
Identify the physical environment for instruction.
Identify policies required for behavior management.
Identify circumstances that may affect instruction.
7-7
7-7.1
7-7.2
7-7.3
7-7.4
7-7.5
Describe instructional development components.
Define lesson plan.
Identify the benefits of a lesson plan.
Identify the components of a lesson plan.
Identify the four step instructional process.
Define performance objective.
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7-7.6
Identify the components of an effective performance objective.
7-8
7-8.1
Understand instructional delivery techniques.
Identify the methods of instructional delivery:
1. Lecture
2. Lecture/question
3. Illustrated lecture
4. Discussion
5. Demonstration
6. Team-teaching
7. Mentoring
Identify the categories that may be used with the discussion format of instructional delivery:
1. Guided discussion
2. Conference
3. Case Study
4. Role playing
5. Brain storming
Identify the alternative methods of instruction:
1. Individualized
2. Self-directed/independent
3. Distance learning
4. Open learning
5. Computer assisted learning
7-8.2
7-8.3
7-9
7-9.1
7-9.2
7-9.3
7-9.4
7-9.5
7-9.6
7-9.7
Understand and illustrate testing and evaluation techniques.
Define evaluation.
Identify the qualities of an effective test.
Identify the purpose of testing.
Identify the procedures for planning evaluation tests.
Identify the testing tools used in the learning process.
Identify the methods used for scoring tests.
Identify the purpose of evaluating to improve the teaching/learning process.
7-10 Demonstrate competency by exhibiting a lecture and demonstration method program.
7-10.1 Demonstrate competency by exhibiting a lecture method program.
7-10.2 Demonstrate competency by exhibiting a demonstration method program.
Course Outline:
I.
Introduction and Orientation
II.
Instructor’s Role and Responsibilities
III.
Oral Communications
IV.
Concepts of Learning
V.
Instructional Media and Technology
VI.
Instructional Planning
VII.
Instructional Development
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VIII.
IX.
X.
Instructional Methods and Techniques
Testing and Evaluation
Presentations
Assignments and Grading Criteria
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Policies
Attendance policy: [Insert]
Late work/make-up policy: [Insert]
Weekly Course Schedule
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date, etc. Table format below is optional.]
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Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content,
may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is [Insert date according to Important Class Dates for term
https://catalog.mchenry.edu/syllabi/Pages/default.aspx]. Failure to attend class does not constitute official
withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an
academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by
fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix,
number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a
course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
Students with Disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of McHenry County College to create inclusive learning environments. If you
are a student with a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act – Amended
(ADAA) and require accommodations, please contact the Access and Disability Services office for
information on appropriate policies and procedures for receiving accommodations and support.
Disabilities covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, or chronic
health disorders. Students should contact the Access and Disability Services office if they are not certain
whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. To receive accommodations, students must make a
formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request.
However, you do not need to have your documentation in hand for our first meeting. Students who
believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disability Services office to begin the accommodation
process. All discussions remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services office is located in
Room A260 in A Building in the Atrium. To schedule an appointment to speak with the manager, please
call (815) 455-8766. Information about disabilities services at MCC can be found at:
www.mchenry.edu/access
Students in Career/Technical Programs
As a student enrolled in a career or technical education program at McHenry County College, you may be
eligible for services and assistance under the Carl D. Perkins III Grant. Grant funds are used, in part, to
assist students who are at risk of not succeeding in their educational pursuits. The traits that often prevent
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students from succeeding are: economic disadvantage, academic disadvantage, disability/disabilities,
single parent, displaced homemaker, enrollment in a program in which their gender is under represented,
and limited English proficiency (LEP). The definitions of each trait are available in the Access and
Disability Services office. Students with one or more of these traits are referred to as Perkins Special
Populations Students.
If you would like to know if you are eligible for services at any time during the semester, please do not
hesitate to contact the Manager, Access and Disability Services. The office is Room A260, and phone
number is (815) 455-8676.
Additional syllabus information and resources can be found at www.mchenry.edu/syllabusinfo.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL SYLLABUS INFORMATION.
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