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2010 Instructor Workshop

2010 Instructor Workshop. Prepared by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Education Department. For Whom?. All members involved in public education All members mentoring new members All members!. Purposes of This Workshop?. To update instructors interested in public education

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2010 Instructor Workshop

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  1. 2010 Instructor Workshop Prepared by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Education Department

  2. For Whom? • All members involved in public education • All members mentoring new members • All members!

  3. Purposes of This Workshop? • To update instructors interested in public education • To improve Instructor skills • To recruit from public education

  4. Why a Workshop? • Provide information on the latest developments • Encourage professional quality instructors • Emphasize that quality instruction pays dividends • Better recruiting • Higher retention

  5. Why a Workshop? • N-TRAIN emphasis on RBS team of PV, VE, PE and PA. • State Rangers and others requesting 2 hour “campfire” presentations this summer as well as VE and PA stations at launch ramps. Chance to educate, recruit, & entertain.

  6. E-DEPT UPDATE

  7. Education Update • Suddenly in Command • Seminar Course • Targets novice boater • Leads to other core Auxiliary courses • Promotes Auxiliary • Instructor notes and slides posted to E-Library • http://www.boatsafe.com has SIC pages that deal immediately with what to do. 7

  8. New course Paddlesports America Release about April Education Update

  9. About Boating Safely now in second edition Upgraded graphics No PowerPoint changes Same test All changes listed on E-Lib Education Update

  10. Education Update • Weekend Navigator Instructor Guide for chapters 1-5 being rewritten to help instructors convert course to TRADITIONAL navigation course. • You do NOT need to use this new guide! • If like me you teach from electronic perspective with traditional techniques imbedded go ahead. • No word as to new navigation class for MT.

  11. Education Connection Being published quarterly Shares instructor successes Provides instructor tips Education Update

  12. The On Water Training Manual Updated form numbers Updated staff titles Cross referenced with BS&S (13th edition), SS&S (6th edition), and ABS (2ndedition) courses Education Update

  13. Brochure Center added to E-Library Quick, handy resource Lists all brochures available Located in eLib Resource Center under “Instructor Training, Workshops, and Tools” Education Update

  14. Auxiliary promo created Meant to be customized Useful for all courses Available in E-Library Education Update

  15. IMPROVING INSTRUCTOR SKILLS

  16. Look the Part • Impressions are important • Uniform should be worn neatly and with pride • Your “Wear it” life jacket sends an important message

  17. Consider Learning Styles • Reading – 10% • Listening – 20% • Charts – 30 % • Films & Videos – 40% • Demonstrations – 50% • Role Playing – 80%

  18. Prepare Thoroughly • Study your material • Anticipate questions • Stay flexible • Use self critique • Review performance following class • Look for areas that can be improved

  19. INSTRUCTOR CONSTRUCTIVE EVALUATION INSTRUCTOR NAME: _________________________________________ DATE OF PRESENTATION: _____________________________________ SUBJECT BEING TAUGHT: _____________________________________ Rate all items where requested on a 1 - 5 basis with 1 being poor, 3 being moderate and 5 being excellent by circling the appropriate number: • The presentation was well organized 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor showed his/her knowledge of the subject 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor used effective teaching aids 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor stayed on schedule 1 2 3 4 5 • The students learned the class objectives 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor spoke clearly 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor used voice modulation for emphasis 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor established eye contact with all students 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor’s animation conveyed enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor had no distracting mannerisms 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor was in a proper, neat uniform 1 2 3 4 5 • The instructor was in control of the class 1 2 3 4 5 • The Instructor brought in the right amount of peoples’ experiences to illustrate topic 1 2 3 4 5 Plusses and ∆’s – Describe below anything that you particularly liked or feel could use some improvement…remember the purpose of this critique is to help our member instructors to become more effective in the public education arena:

  20. Assess Constantly • Encourage positive & negative criticism • Review the students’ comments • Build on your strengths • Review missed test questions

  21. Manage Time • Start on time • Adjust the pacing

  22. Circulate • Avoid becoming static • Move to students when talking to them • Teach to every student • Watch students’ expressions

  23. Use Questions • Ask open ended questions • Gently move students toward correct answers • Paraphrase and “tweak” incorrect answers • Help students to reshape their incorrect responses • Make them think

  24. Engage Students • Don’t turn your back on students • Use your laptop for prompts • Don’t fixate on technology

  25. PE AS A RECRUITING TOOL

  26. Ways to Recruit in PE • Invitations to meetings • Invite at every class • Plenty of hand outs • Showcase various Auxiliary missions • Actively mention flotilla needs • Not just boats - finance, computer skills, etc

  27. Ways to Recruit in PE • Talk to students, not to each other • Talk up missions • Work in local pictures or anecdotes • Deliver the Auxiliary message, every time! • Make recruiting part of the lesson plan • Deliver benefits of membership constantly • Show enthusiasm for what you do

  28. Use VE/RBSPV Partners • Vessel Examiners and Program Visitors • Partners in recreational boating safety • Our common mission? • “Saving lives through education” • How will VEs/PVs help? • Distribute class schedules at VSCs • Share schedules with boat dealers and more

  29. Ways to Promote PE • Liaison with local insurance agents • Ask them to mail your PE schedule to clients • Think “non-traditional” • Hunting and fishing clubs • Paddlesports clubs • Public Works departments • State Parks “campfire” presentations

  30. Web Resources • Post PE classes • District, Division and flotilla web pages • State boating department web site • Boat/US, Soundings • E-Department Library

  31. Conclusion • Many program updates • Keep current • Read the E-Dept newsletters • Seek out and review DSO-PE reports • Raise questions and expect answers

  32. Conclusion • Effective Auxiliary instructors are • Professional • Enthusiastic • Constantly practicing and improving their craft The E-Dept – dedicated to serving Instructors’ needs

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