102 Instructor Fundamentals NAVEDTRA (134) | 2025/2026
State the purpose of the Navy Training System. Systematic approach for determining what & how to train.
Three Elements:
-Preparation to train
-Delivery of training
-Evaluation of training
Define the most essential, single link in the training chain. The instructor
*Instructor must simplify the learning process for all students.
What are the three qualities of an efficient and effective (KAP)
instructor?
Knowledge, Ability, Personality
Discuss the three qualities of an efficient and effective Knowledge: Be SME; know more than what you teach. Conduct training to meet
instructor. needs of Navy, not individuals. Know basic instructional strategies and techniques.
Ability: Have professional ability, leadership skills, use resources. Know
principles, methods, techniques of instruction and how to apply them.
Personality: Gain respect from students, adhere to ethics: 1. If answer unknown
admit it. 2. keep remarks professional 3. Be patient 4. maintain rapport
w/students(no sarcasm) 5. treat students with respect.
, Discuss instructors responsibilities in terms of : students, Students: help resolve conflicts from outside influences.
training safety, security, & curriculum.
Training Safety: always demonstrate proper safety procedures.
Security: follow requirements for teaching & storing classified material IAW
OPNAV 5510.1
Curriculum: ensure changes & revisions are incorporated.
What are the four principles of John Keller's model of (ARCS)
motivational theory?
Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction
Discuss the four principles of John Keller's model of Attention: Get & maintain students attention.
motivational theory.
Relevance: Connect learning to job performance or life experience.
Confidence: Set challenging but achievable goals. focus on efforts towards
success.
Satisfaction: Rewarding experience that motivates students to achieve goals.
What are the key principles of applying motivation theory (NAAVI)
in a training environment?
Needs & drive, attitude, achievements, values, interest, incentives
Discuss the key principles of applying motivation theory Needs & drives: a lack of something that causes a desire for
in a training environment?
satisfaction. Attitude: a positive attitude from the instructor will cause
desire to learn. Achievements: goal or desired object.
Values: attitudes & previous experience affect nature & amount students
learn. Interest: persons view of activity as worthwhile or enjoyable.
Incentives: rewards stimulate student motivation.
State the ultimate goal of instruction. to cause students to remain motivated beyond the instructors influence & apply
what they learn on job & in their lives.
What are the six laws of learning? (REEPIR)
Law of readiness, exercise, effect, primacy, intensity, & recency
Discuss the law of readiness. people can only learn when they are ready.
Discuss the law of exercise. stresses practice makes permanent & perfect
Discuss the law of effect. involves emotional reaction of learner
Discuss the law of primacy. 1st instructional even creates strong impression on learner.
State the purpose of the Navy Training System. Systematic approach for determining what & how to train.
Three Elements:
-Preparation to train
-Delivery of training
-Evaluation of training
Define the most essential, single link in the training chain. The instructor
*Instructor must simplify the learning process for all students.
What are the three qualities of an efficient and effective (KAP)
instructor?
Knowledge, Ability, Personality
Discuss the three qualities of an efficient and effective Knowledge: Be SME; know more than what you teach. Conduct training to meet
instructor. needs of Navy, not individuals. Know basic instructional strategies and techniques.
Ability: Have professional ability, leadership skills, use resources. Know
principles, methods, techniques of instruction and how to apply them.
Personality: Gain respect from students, adhere to ethics: 1. If answer unknown
admit it. 2. keep remarks professional 3. Be patient 4. maintain rapport
w/students(no sarcasm) 5. treat students with respect.
, Discuss instructors responsibilities in terms of : students, Students: help resolve conflicts from outside influences.
training safety, security, & curriculum.
Training Safety: always demonstrate proper safety procedures.
Security: follow requirements for teaching & storing classified material IAW
OPNAV 5510.1
Curriculum: ensure changes & revisions are incorporated.
What are the four principles of John Keller's model of (ARCS)
motivational theory?
Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction
Discuss the four principles of John Keller's model of Attention: Get & maintain students attention.
motivational theory.
Relevance: Connect learning to job performance or life experience.
Confidence: Set challenging but achievable goals. focus on efforts towards
success.
Satisfaction: Rewarding experience that motivates students to achieve goals.
What are the key principles of applying motivation theory (NAAVI)
in a training environment?
Needs & drive, attitude, achievements, values, interest, incentives
Discuss the key principles of applying motivation theory Needs & drives: a lack of something that causes a desire for
in a training environment?
satisfaction. Attitude: a positive attitude from the instructor will cause
desire to learn. Achievements: goal or desired object.
Values: attitudes & previous experience affect nature & amount students
learn. Interest: persons view of activity as worthwhile or enjoyable.
Incentives: rewards stimulate student motivation.
State the ultimate goal of instruction. to cause students to remain motivated beyond the instructors influence & apply
what they learn on job & in their lives.
What are the six laws of learning? (REEPIR)
Law of readiness, exercise, effect, primacy, intensity, & recency
Discuss the law of readiness. people can only learn when they are ready.
Discuss the law of exercise. stresses practice makes permanent & perfect
Discuss the law of effect. involves emotional reaction of learner
Discuss the law of primacy. 1st instructional even creates strong impression on learner.
