Student Characteristics & Gaps
Name the four main categories of VT student characteristics.
Socio-demographic, Socio-emotional, Prior knowledge/experience, and Physical/mental health.
What are the three distinct levels of the instructional planning process?
Macroplanning of a program, Macroplanning of a competency, and Microplanning of a lesson.
Name the three learning domains often referred to as "knowledge, skills, and attitudes."
Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective.
What are the two primary documents teachers should consult regarding OHS obligations?
Quebec City protocol (2003) and the "What you need to know" employment PDF.
If a student knows what to do but chooses not to do it, what type of "gap" is occurring?
A motivation gap.
In which ministerial document do you find the required "content" and "learning objectives" for your specific trade?
The Program of Study.
During which of the 5 phases of competency acquisition does a student perform a task in various complex situations?
The Transfer phase.
True or False: A teacher's OHS obligations include "adopting exemplary practices" and "maintaining safe environments."
True.
Which generation of students typically prefers autonomous, pragmatic learning and dislikes wasting time?
Generation X.
What is the specific purpose of a logigramme (logic diagram)?
To show the suggested teaching sequence and prerequisites of competencies within a program.
If a student can perform a task perfectly alone but freezes during an evaluation, which domain is likely undertrained?
The Affective domain (handling pressure/emotions).
Name two fundamental rights an employee has regarding OHS in the workplace.
Right of refusal, and Training/instruction.
How should a teacher adapt for Gen Z students who may have low tolerance for ambiguity?
Provide scaffolding (templates/guides) and break learning into small, 10-20 minute micro-tasks.
When calculating time for a competency, how many hours does one "credit" represent?
15 hours.
What is the "core question" associated with the Cognitive domain?
"Do they understand what they are doing and why?".
In terms of OHS, what four specific skills must teachers develop in their students?
Hazard detection, risk management, integration of competencies, and safe practice.
Name a "blind spot" and a planning consideration for a teacher who "values efficiency above all."
Blind spot: Steamrolling slower students. Consideration: Plan for clear pacing but build in time for remediation.
What is the main difference between a "Behavioural" and a "Situational" competency?
Behavioural is based on measurable performance criteria; Situational is based on the student's participation in a professional context.
According to Ebbinghaus’s Forgetting Curve, what is required to prevent "Rapid Forgetting" after a lesson?
Reinforcement or Review.
How does teacher proximity (physical closeness) impact the learning environment?
It impacts class management, discussion flow, and the teacher-student relationship.