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Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach
Author: National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)OVERVIEW
The evolving field of emergency medical services (EMS) requires professional educators who are knowledgeable about teaching and learning strategies; classroom management; assessment and evaluation; technology in learning; legal implications in education; programme infrastructure design; and administering programmes of excellence to meet US national accreditation guidelines. Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach, Third Edition provides EMS educators with the tools, ideas, and information necessary to succeed in each of these areas.
The content reflects how current educational knowledge and theory uniquely apply to EMS students, educators, and programmes.
This textbook is used in the NAEMSE Instructor Courses, and is an excellent reference for all EMS educators, as well as educators in allied health professions.
Evidence-Based Content
In addition to foundational topics such as teaching philosophy and classroom management, the text covers brain-based learning, emerging technologies, assessment strategies, and accreditation and programme evaluation. It guides educators to write objectives, prepare lesson plans, and deliver education in engaging ways to maximise student learning. Grounded in this information, EMS educators can promote effective education regardless of the type of course or setting.
Highlights
Covers current educational theory and teaching methodologies specific to EMS
Meets and exceeds the latest Department of Transportation (DOT) National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors
Offers practical advice and scenarios in the form of the features Teaching Tips and Case in Point
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I Instructor Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 1 Attributes of Effective Educators
Chapter 2 EMS Educator Roles
Part II The Student
Chapter 3 Brain-Based Learning
Chapter 4 Principles of Adult Learning
Chapter 5 Learning Styles: Concepts and Controversies
Chapter 6 Culture in the EMS Classroom
Part III Education Essentials
Chapter 7 The Learning Environment
Chapter 8 Domains of Learning
Chapter 9 Goals and Objectives
Chapter 10 Lesson Plans
Part IV Delivering the Message
Chapter 11 Introduction to Teaching Strategies
Chapter 12 Teaching in All Domains
Chapter 13 Tools for Individual Learning
Chapter 14 Tools for Small Group Learning
Chapter 15 Tools for Large Group Learning
Chapter 16 Using Technology to Enhance Classroom Learning
Chapter 17 Tools for Distance Learning
Chapter 18 Tools for Simulation
Chapter 19 Tools for Field and Clinical Learning
Part V Student Assessment and Remediation
Chapter 20 Assessing Learning
Chapter 21 Written Assessment
Chapter 22 Other Assessment Tools
Chapter 23 Remediation
Part VI Administration
Chapter 24 Administrative Issues
Chapter 25 Legal Issues for EMS Educators
Chapter 26 Fundamentals of Accreditation and Program Evaluation
Appendix A Rubric for Quality Online Education
Appendix B Disabilities in EMS Education
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