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Instructional Methods for Public Safety

Author(s): William McClincy, MS, BS, Executive Director, EMMCO West, Inc., Meadville, Pennsylvania
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763776084
  • ISBN-10:0763776084
  • Paperback    140 pages      © 2011
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Overview

Quality education starts and ends with competent and knowledgeable instruction. Today’s students demand that educational programs be informative and challenging. With accreditation of EMS programs on the horizon—and the mandate that instructors develop their own teaching materials, not simply use “canned” materials off the shelf—EMS instructors need clear, detailed direction on course design and tools to enhance their courses.

Instructional Methods for Public Safety offers a broad-spectrum view of the latest educational trends and cutting-edge information on emergency services instruction. Based on the current National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and encompassing the recommendations of the EMS Education Standards, this resource offers new and experienced instructors concise guidance on the development of high-quality, interactive educational and assessment tools.

ShowKey Features

  • Synopsis of teaching approaches geared to the adult learner 
  • Concrete advice on novel course design and development of teaching materials 
  • Practical teaching tips on integrating state-of-the-art technology, including multimedia systems and distance learning options 
  • Overview of legal considerations in public safety education 
  • Guidance on the accreditation process 
  • Bonus digital content available at www.jblearning.com

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Section  1  Theoretical Foundations
  Chapter  1  Learner Characteristics
  Chapter  2  Instructor Characteristics
  Chapter  3  Theories & Philosophies
Section  2  Educational Considerations
  Chapter  4  Legal Issues
  Chapter  5  Educational System Design
  Chapter  6  Accreditation Processes
  Chapter  7  Facility/Classroom Setup and Management
Section  3  Creating Lessons
  Chapter  8  Behavioral Objectives
  Chapter  9  Lesson Plan and Curriculum Designs
  Chapter  10  Successful Teaching Approaches
  Chapter  11  Psychomotor Instructional Approaches
  Chapter  12  Realism
Section  4  Evaluation and Assessment
  Chapter  13  Student Evaluations
  Chapter  14  Program Evaluation
Section  5  Educational Resources
  Chapter  15  Multimedia Systems in the Classroom
  Chapter  16  Computers & Distant Learning
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William McClincy, MS, BS-Executive Director, EMMCO West, Inc., Meadville, Pennsylvania

Mr. McClincy is currently the Executive Director of EMMCO West, Inc., Meadville, PA.  He has been with the organization for 22 years, last 6 in the role of ED.

He has written two textbooks, dealing with instructional methods.  He has written numerous articles for prestigious industry publications, including Jems, EMS Magazine, and Emergency magazine and presented at national, state, and regional conferences. 

In 1994, Mr. McClincy was the principal researcher for a rural health federal grant that examined the use of individualized instruction techniques to improve student performance and retention of information. He has served on the National Registry of EMTs examination development committee and has assisted the Atlantic EMS Council, including the Commonwealth of Virginia.  He is currently a National Registry Practical Examination Representative.

In his spare time, Mr McClincy enjoys taking a trip annually with his family to the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.  He is also a ground crew member of several hot air balloon teams in the Meadville, PA area. 

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  • From the Foreword:

    Having spent almost 20 years in the field of emergency services education, I have seen many books come across my desk, but what a welcome relief to have the opportunity to experience Instructional Methods for Public Safety.

    The field of emergency services education has needed for years a concise, well-written, but most importantly, practical, hands-on approach to demonstrating the complexities of the education process, coupled with the challenging journey of teaching public safety personnel. I have grown tired of seeing volumes of books that claim to teach educational practices of hands-on methodology and the use of the latest in instructional modalities Many authors claim instant success by using their products in teaching adult students. Just when I'd despaired of finding an objective, informative, and interesting text, what should arrive but Instructional Methods for Public Safety.

    Perhaps one of the reasons Instructional Methods for Public Safety is so objective and practical is that it is written by a public safety educator and practitioner who practices what he "preaches" and presents his classroom experience in a dynamic, enjoyable manner. Author Bill McClincy has developed his perception of how to teach adults effectively based upon years of experience in a variety of classroom and non-classroom teaching, training, and facilitating activities.

    The contents of this text show public safety educators—new or experienced—how to examine the strategies available to teach adults and offer a valuable "tool box" for public safety instruction. The author acknowledges the respective strengths and limitations of educational strategies as applied to public safety and provides suggestions for their effective use in various teaching and learning situations.

    Whether you are new to the field or an old-timer, you will have one happy adventure with this text!

    Everitt F. Binns, Ph.D.
    Executive Director
    Eastern Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Council
     

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