In order to increase THINKING during haz-mat class, I changed to a different format.
I created a ten event scavenger hunt. The class was divided into 4 groups.
Any size groups will work. They were required to find all ten events and write an action plan based on what they found. The groups had to report back to the class as a whole with a course of action.
I created 10 different events. I placed them through out the training facility and the warehouse. The groups had to find them first then make an action plan.
For pictures of the ten events go to emtffdan's profile and look in my photo album under haz-mat. These are a small sample of endless possibilities.
The emergency teams at Kimberly- Clark had to report back to the class on each of the findings. Each group had to complete all ten because they did not know which one they would be called upon to report back. As it turned out each group reported twice individually then we took two and did it as a group.
Thanks to Kimberly-Clark for the use of there facility.
The groups had to use whatever was within their scope of practice to formulate the plan. IE: Dot reference guides, Kimberly-Clark pre-incident plan, C-map guide book, local protocals, etc.
I have to agree with Black_Fire. Haz mat can be VERY boring, Anything that keeps your interest would be an inprovement
Nifty idea. Haz-mat is a difficult course to teach because the learning curve is higher than average and it tends to be boring if you are not inclined to learn "harder" subjects. I am not picking out anyone. The instructor really goes a long way in helping students understand haz-mat.