Departmental Course Syllabus

 

Department: Protective Services / Fire Science                          Revision Date: 11/25/07

 

San Antonio College * 1300 San Pedro* San Antonio, TX* 78212-4299

 

Course Number and Title:  FIRT 1355 Methods of Teaching

 

Credit Hours:  Lecture: 3 Hours  Lab: 0 Hours  Credit Hours: 3 Hours

 

Instructor:  Captain James D. Richardson

 

Office: CAC 136                                               Phone Number: (210) 733-2187 FAX: (210) 733-2889

 

I.          Catalog Description:

The student will outline instructor qualities and responsibilities, identify principles of learning and teaching, demonstrate methods and techniques of teaching, and produce teaching aids.

II.        Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements:

                NONE

 

III.      Text:

                Fire and Emergency Services Instructor. IFSTA

 

IV.        Instruction will consist of:

                Lecture, demonstration, and class presentations

 

V.         Course Content:

The purpose of this course is to teach the perspective instructor the methods and theories of learning behavior including the development of a delivery plans.

 

VI.        Learning Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students’ mastery of those outcomes.  

          Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:

l. Discuss the challenges of fire and emergency services instruction including the role of the effective instructor, communications, professional development and the importance of instruction to the organization.
2. Summarize the instructor's role in the safety operation of an organization.
3. Explain the liability faced by the instructor when performing duties, providing information and demonstrating skills in training.
4. Describe the characteristics of adult learners and a set of assumptions for most effectively teaching adults.
5. Explain the planning process model for fire and emergency services instruction.
6. List the components of the lesson plan and develop a lesson plan for an instructional unit.
7. Discuss the important aspects of presenting and managing instruction.
8. Describe the key elements of using practical training evolutions in the delivery of a fire and emergency services training program.
9. Compare and contrast testing and evaluation and describe their use in measuring learning experiences.
10. Identify the types of instructional media and technology commonly used in instruction including the advantages and disadvantages of their use.
11. Discuss the management and supervision of training including the designing and evaluating of training programs, recruitment and selection of instructors, and budgets and resource management.

Learning Outcome:

Performance Objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective:

Students will be evaluated based on their overall averages from the assignments, quizzes, examinations and class projects.

 

SCANS Competencies: (SCANS COMPETENCIES are only required for courses which are a part of an AAS degree plan.)

The know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part foundation of skills and personal qualities needed for solid job performance. The rating level ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Click the SCANS COMPETENCIES link to access it.

               

VII.      Course requirements and grade computation.

A.         College Requirements:

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

 

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B.         Departmental Requirement: 

                        Course grade will be based as follows:

90 to 1.00 = A
80 to 90 = B
70 to 79 = C
60to69 = D
Below 60 = F

C.         Instructor Requirements: Same as Above

 

VIII.    College Policies:

A.         San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.

B.         Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998

C.         ADA Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

D.         A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

E.         Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting

in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

F.         Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.

G.         San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.

Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.

H.         San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

I.          ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone     (210) 222-0911

ACCD DPS General Phone          (210) 208-8099

ACCD DPS Weather Phone         (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)

J.                   Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. www.accd.edu/sa/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf