Instructor Pack Flashcards
Main reason people fail theory paper.
Reluctance to declare learning difficulties
What is the classroom lesson marked against?
Progressive
-Did points flow logically, was essential information recapped, was new info given in small steps
Accurate
-Was info accurate and up to date?
Visual
-Was each piece of info supported by visual aid? Were the visual aids big, simple and colourful? Were pictures of diagrams used where possible?
Effective
- contained all must know info, covered lesson in suitable depth, would lesson have taught subject?
Where do students fall down in classroom lesson?
Effective: don’t cover all must know info by giving too much of an overview or expecting too much knowledge from students
Accurate: lack of knowledge of the instructor
What is the practical lesson marked against?
Safe
Technically correct
Effective
Progressive
What is on site supervision?
Supervising instructor must be present at the venue - they will brief the instructor as assist them to prepare for lesson and will debrief afterwards
What is direct supervision?
Instruction is continuously monitored by supervising instructor, who must be positioned where they can intervene in the lesson if needed (must be in water)
How can you deal with nerves in the classroom lesson?
Be prepared Learn first few lines of presentation Use visual aids to distract from self Use prepared notes Rehearse Be relaxed
How can you deal with distractions in the classroom lesson?
Visual - in teaching environment, instructor’s dress, hand-outs, visual aids (hide, use, hide)
Audible distractions
Class comfort - temperature
Mannerisms
What needs to be taken into consideration when planning an OW lesson?
More equipment eg hoods, gloves, dry suits Cold Depth Visibility Surface conditions Other water users Moving water Marine life Unconfined area Need to travel to site Access
What is the change regarding RB?
Give 1 minute of RB
If no breathing returns, EITHER tow victim to shore without further RB OR continue on spot with 10 RB/min until support arrives
How do people learn?
75% sight
15% hearing
10% touch, smell, taste
What stops people learning?
Apprehension Peer pressure Stress Cold Physical fitness Faulty or poorly adjusted equipment
Describe the structure, pros and cons of formal presentation.
Suitable for any sized group
Good for large groups
Limits interactive teaching
Requires large screen, seating in rows with desks for note taking
Describe the pros and cons of a workgroup.
Suitable for 2-6 students
Good for interactive teaching, hands on
Instructor intensive, difficult to work with whole group at same time
Needs comfortable environment, good ambience and space for equipment and students
Describe the pros and cons of a workshop.
Suitable for 2-6 students
Very interactive
Needs careful control of discussion when subject excites group and all want to discuss at same time
Needs comfortable environment, good ambience and space
