MTS PQS
State the ultimate goal of instruction - (correct Answer) - To cause students to remain motivated beyond
the instructor's influence and apply what they have learned on the job and in other areas of their lives.
Define the most essential, single link in the training chain - (correct Answer) - The instructor.
Simplify the learning process for students of varied backgrounds and experiences in a complex training
system. Present the knowledge and skills required to transform students into proficient and productive
members of the operating forces.
State and discuss the three qualities of an efficient and effective instructor - (correct Answer) -
KNOWLEDGE:
Be a SME.
Know more than just what you teach.
Train to meet needs of Navy, not individuals.
Know basic instructional strategies and techniques.
ABILITY: Professional ability; leadership skills planning and organizing, optimizing use of resources
delegating authority, monitoring progress and results, disciplining and rewarding. Instructional ability;
be efficient and effective. Know principles, methods, techniques of instructions, and how to apply them.
PERSONALITY: Gain the respect of the students by displaying a professional attitude towards others,
showing sincere interest in students regardless of race, geographical heritage, or level of intellect.
Discuss the instructor's responsibility to curriculum - (correct Answer) - They maintain the curriculum
which they are presenting to students. Know the difference between changes and revisions and how
they affect the course of instruction (a change is minor, pen and ink, a revision requires TPP, CCA
approval). Know what the surveillance process is and why it is important to the course. Maintenance of
the curriculum is an ongoing effort to ensure course curriculum remains current and accurate. Any
deficiency noted as a result of surveillance requires a change to the curriculum or training.
What are the rules of conduct known as the instructor's code of ethics? - (correct Answer) - 1. If the
answer is unknown, admit it.
2. Keep remarks professional and appropriate (no profanity)
3. Be patient
,4. Maintain rapport with students (no sarcasm)
5. Treat students with respect (be sincere).
List and discuss the four principles of John Keller's model of motivational theory. - (correct Answer) -
Attention: Attracting attention is an important first step, but don't be fooled. Learners will certainly pay
attention if you do something surprising like blow a boatswain's pipe. But unless what you do after that
makes sense to learners or is relevant to them, you won't keep their attention and they are unlikely to
learn what follows. Learners must think about what they hear, see, or do to optimize learning. The vivid
descriptions of relevant sea stories or questions posed directly to the learner are among the best
strategies that can capture their attention and focus their thinking.
Relevance: Relevance motivates trainees by connecting what they are learning to what they will be
doing on the job. When they see the relevance, they are more likely to put forth the effort it takes to
understand and apply what is being taught.
Confidence: When students feel confident they can do something competently, even if it takes some
effort, they are more likely to give it a try. Instructors can guide learners by helping them set challenging
but achievable goals, building their confidence, and helping them become aware of the relationship
between effort and success.
Satisfaction: Feeling good about an experience often serves as its own motivator. Some tasks are
rewarding in themselves, and students will stay motivated until they achieve their goals. Other times,
recognition from others contributes to their sense of satisfaction. As an instructor, you can increase
learners' satisfaction by creating opportunities for them to succeed, maintaining high standards, and
recognizing students' attainment of those standards. (NAVEDTRA 134 Ch. 3 Page 27)
List and discuss the key principles of applying motivation theory in a training situation. - (correct
Answer) - Needs and drives: A need or drive is usually defined as a lack of something desirable or useful
that causes a desire for satisfaction. Example: the need to belong can motivate a student to seek group
acceptance. That need, or drive, can cause the student to behave in a manner which eventually reduces
the need and results in satisfaction.
Attitudes: Attitudes consist of feelings for or against people, objects, or ideas. Show students a positive
attitude when presenting a lesson. The students seeing a positive reinforcement from the instructor will
cause a desire to learn the material.
, Achievements: Achievement is a strong desire, an aim, a goal or a desired objective . To make an effort
to succeed interesting students must have a need to achieve at a certain level.
Values: The student's values, attitudes, and previous experience affect the nature and the amount that
the student learns. The instructor must use a motivation technique which fits the student's value
system.
Interests: Refers to a person's view of an activity as worthwhile or enjoyable for its own sake. As an
instructor, learn to control student interest throughout the lesson. If the student loses interest, the
learning process breaks down.
Incentives: Incentives (rewards) stimulate student motivation. Good grades, awards, choice of orders
out of school, or selection as an honor student can motivate students to achieve (NAVEDTRA 134 Ch 3
Pg 23, 24)
State and discuss the six laws of learning - (correct Answer) - Law of Readiness: States that people can
only learn when they are physically and mentally ready
Law of Exercise: Stresses that practice makes permanent and perfect (when taught correctly)
Law of Effect: Involves the emotional reaction of the learner. Learning will always be much more
effective when a feeling of satisfaction, pleasantness, or reward accompanies or is a result of the
learning process.
Law of Primacy: States that the first instructional event often creates a strong, almost unshakeable,
impression on the learner.
Law of Intensity: States that if the stimulus (experience) is real, a change in behavior (learning) is far
more likely to occur.
Law of Recency: All things being equal, the things learned last will be best remembered. (NAVEDTRA 134
Ch. 4 Pg 30)
State and discuss five ways of learning: - (correct Answer) - Imitation: Students observe the behavior of
others (primarily the instructor) and imitate that behavior. Even without direct reinforcement of the
repeated behavior, learning still occurs.
State the ultimate goal of instruction - (correct Answer) - To cause students to remain motivated beyond
the instructor's influence and apply what they have learned on the job and in other areas of their lives.
Define the most essential, single link in the training chain - (correct Answer) - The instructor.
Simplify the learning process for students of varied backgrounds and experiences in a complex training
system. Present the knowledge and skills required to transform students into proficient and productive
members of the operating forces.
State and discuss the three qualities of an efficient and effective instructor - (correct Answer) -
KNOWLEDGE:
Be a SME.
Know more than just what you teach.
Train to meet needs of Navy, not individuals.
Know basic instructional strategies and techniques.
ABILITY: Professional ability; leadership skills planning and organizing, optimizing use of resources
delegating authority, monitoring progress and results, disciplining and rewarding. Instructional ability;
be efficient and effective. Know principles, methods, techniques of instructions, and how to apply them.
PERSONALITY: Gain the respect of the students by displaying a professional attitude towards others,
showing sincere interest in students regardless of race, geographical heritage, or level of intellect.
Discuss the instructor's responsibility to curriculum - (correct Answer) - They maintain the curriculum
which they are presenting to students. Know the difference between changes and revisions and how
they affect the course of instruction (a change is minor, pen and ink, a revision requires TPP, CCA
approval). Know what the surveillance process is and why it is important to the course. Maintenance of
the curriculum is an ongoing effort to ensure course curriculum remains current and accurate. Any
deficiency noted as a result of surveillance requires a change to the curriculum or training.
What are the rules of conduct known as the instructor's code of ethics? - (correct Answer) - 1. If the
answer is unknown, admit it.
2. Keep remarks professional and appropriate (no profanity)
3. Be patient
,4. Maintain rapport with students (no sarcasm)
5. Treat students with respect (be sincere).
List and discuss the four principles of John Keller's model of motivational theory. - (correct Answer) -
Attention: Attracting attention is an important first step, but don't be fooled. Learners will certainly pay
attention if you do something surprising like blow a boatswain's pipe. But unless what you do after that
makes sense to learners or is relevant to them, you won't keep their attention and they are unlikely to
learn what follows. Learners must think about what they hear, see, or do to optimize learning. The vivid
descriptions of relevant sea stories or questions posed directly to the learner are among the best
strategies that can capture their attention and focus their thinking.
Relevance: Relevance motivates trainees by connecting what they are learning to what they will be
doing on the job. When they see the relevance, they are more likely to put forth the effort it takes to
understand and apply what is being taught.
Confidence: When students feel confident they can do something competently, even if it takes some
effort, they are more likely to give it a try. Instructors can guide learners by helping them set challenging
but achievable goals, building their confidence, and helping them become aware of the relationship
between effort and success.
Satisfaction: Feeling good about an experience often serves as its own motivator. Some tasks are
rewarding in themselves, and students will stay motivated until they achieve their goals. Other times,
recognition from others contributes to their sense of satisfaction. As an instructor, you can increase
learners' satisfaction by creating opportunities for them to succeed, maintaining high standards, and
recognizing students' attainment of those standards. (NAVEDTRA 134 Ch. 3 Page 27)
List and discuss the key principles of applying motivation theory in a training situation. - (correct
Answer) - Needs and drives: A need or drive is usually defined as a lack of something desirable or useful
that causes a desire for satisfaction. Example: the need to belong can motivate a student to seek group
acceptance. That need, or drive, can cause the student to behave in a manner which eventually reduces
the need and results in satisfaction.
Attitudes: Attitudes consist of feelings for or against people, objects, or ideas. Show students a positive
attitude when presenting a lesson. The students seeing a positive reinforcement from the instructor will
cause a desire to learn the material.
, Achievements: Achievement is a strong desire, an aim, a goal or a desired objective . To make an effort
to succeed interesting students must have a need to achieve at a certain level.
Values: The student's values, attitudes, and previous experience affect the nature and the amount that
the student learns. The instructor must use a motivation technique which fits the student's value
system.
Interests: Refers to a person's view of an activity as worthwhile or enjoyable for its own sake. As an
instructor, learn to control student interest throughout the lesson. If the student loses interest, the
learning process breaks down.
Incentives: Incentives (rewards) stimulate student motivation. Good grades, awards, choice of orders
out of school, or selection as an honor student can motivate students to achieve (NAVEDTRA 134 Ch 3
Pg 23, 24)
State and discuss the six laws of learning - (correct Answer) - Law of Readiness: States that people can
only learn when they are physically and mentally ready
Law of Exercise: Stresses that practice makes permanent and perfect (when taught correctly)
Law of Effect: Involves the emotional reaction of the learner. Learning will always be much more
effective when a feeling of satisfaction, pleasantness, or reward accompanies or is a result of the
learning process.
Law of Primacy: States that the first instructional event often creates a strong, almost unshakeable,
impression on the learner.
Law of Intensity: States that if the stimulus (experience) is real, a change in behavior (learning) is far
more likely to occur.
Law of Recency: All things being equal, the things learned last will be best remembered. (NAVEDTRA 134
Ch. 4 Pg 30)
State and discuss five ways of learning: - (correct Answer) - Imitation: Students observe the behavior of
others (primarily the instructor) and imitate that behavior. Even without direct reinforcement of the
repeated behavior, learning still occurs.
