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Session 1 Course Introduction. The Training & Evaluation Process. Home preparation (Independent Study) Complete the online training Diver Course (KR+Exams) Complete Universal & Rescue Diver (KR+Exams) Complete the performance review Complete the evaluation
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Session 1 Course Introduction
The Training & Evaluation Process • Home preparation (Independent Study) • Complete the online training Diver Course (KR+Exams) • Complete Universal & Rescue Diver (KR+Exams) • Complete the performance review • Complete the evaluation • Pass the final performance review
NDL ITC Curriculum • Complete all homework assignments • Complete the Instructor pre-test with 90% • Complete 5 academic teaching presentations • Complete 5 pool and 4 open water teaching presentations • Complete and pass the professionalism evaluation
Open Water Instructor Evaluation Criteria • Pass the Open Water Instructor Exam with a minimum score of 90% • Demonstrate knowledge of the NDL Educational System as well as other major certifying agency (PADI, SSI) • Complete and pass an academic teaching evaluation • Demonstrate decision-making ability • Complete and pass an in-water teaching evaluation • Pass the professionalism evaluation
The Working NDL Instructor • Active teaching status requires: • Paying active annual duesand submitting renewal form • Purchasing professional liability insurance(where applicable) • Renew thru a NDL Dive Center or contact directly NDL.
NDI Instructor rank 2 can upgrade their status to: • Specialty Instructor • Medic First Aid Instructor • Master Instructor • Instructor Trainer (Rank 3) • Free Diver Instructor The Working NDL Instructor
Session 2 The Scuba Diving Instructor and the Recreational Diving Industry
Dive retailers and staff (diving or non-diving) • Travel and resort operations • Publication and media • Equipment manufacturers • Training agencies But consumers are the most important stakeholder! Stakeholders in the Diving Industry
1940s — Cousteau • 1950s — Equipment and training sparse • 1960s — TV awareness, some equipment and training • 1970s — Equipment is becoming safer, sport grows • 1980s — Travel and training help industry grow Evolution of Scuba Training
1990s - Growth challenges: • Consumer loyalty • Recreational distractions • Time constraints • Internet (computers) and home video entertainment • Changing demographic market Evolution of Scuba Training
Instructors are ambassadors • Have the ability to develop divers • Divers who are comfortable will be loyal • Poor training can lead to diver drop-out • Comfortable, confident divers help the industry • Share responsibility and opportunities Your Impact on Industry Growth
Started in 2003 • Founded by a PADI Course Director • Establish in St-Petersbourg, Russia • Recognized ISO and EUF History of NDL
Authorized Dive Center offer best quality control • Able to offer professional scuba training recognized internationally • Dive facilities could offer the training and tools divers need to be successful • Certification Card are print locally thru a NDL ITC. • Freelance Instructor have more flexibility. Development of the NDL Business Philosophy
Freelance instructors deal direct with local dive center • NDL Instructors purchase c-cards and products through NDL Authorized Dive Center • NDL feels our system provides for high quality training. Independent Freelance Instructors
The Instructor/Dealer/HQ Relationship • Discuss the benefits to the Store • Discuss the benefits to the Instructor Workshop
Water skills must work in the real world with any equipment, under any conditions. • NDL only teaches what students need to know. • NDL teaching is based on practice and repetition to build the diver’s skill level. • By the time the divers are certified, they are able to function independently. • Scuba training must be fun and safe. NDL’s Teaching Philosophy
Session 4 The NDL Educational System
Components: • Video • Student manual or online training • Study guide • Final exam • Training record • DiveLog • Instructor manual • PEGs (Presentation Enhancement Guides) The Teaching Program
Flexibility of the NDL System • This flexibility of system allows NDL to easily offer home-study training. • Make the NDL the most flexible system for student learning progress. • Give the instructor more flexibility to adapt the students progress. • Offer more practices for same level specialty courses other agency required. (Ex. Buoyancy 8 dives) The NDL Teaching System
Motivational phase • Instructional phase • Processing phase • Retention and retrieval phase • Performance phase • Evaluation phase • Reinforcement phase How People Learn
Common senses / Not everyone learn at the same speed • Repetition • Association • Overlearning to create habits The NDL Teaching System Increases Learning by Addressing How People Learn
NDL Training Standards • NDL Standards meet or exceed industry standards; thus must be followed. • AS 4005.1 • EUF / ISO Certified • Worldwide recognize by all other diving agencies. Training Standards
Based on levels of • Certification • Experience • Recognition • Basic courses • Novice Diver and Diver course • Universal Diver course • Specialty courses (Rescue, Navigation, etc) The NDL Educational System
Universal Diver • Professional Buoyancy Diver8 dives courses • DiveLeaderIn order to receive the status of NDL DiveLeader it is necessary to have a following set of qualifications: • NDL Professional Buoyancy Diver • Medic First Aid, CPR, O2 Administrator and AED course. • NDL Universal Diver • NDL Rescue Diver • DiveMaster and Instructor Course NDL Continuing Education
System reinforces the value of equipment ownership and additional training. • System encourages employee loyalty. • Uses home-study to help the dealer promote sales. The NDL System
Home-study approach • Instructor as a facilitator • Learn what is needed • Learn at their own pace • Allows for more in-water time The Role of the Instructor
Supplement to system • Apply to real world diving • Evaluate the student’s knowledge • Clarify key points Purpose of Academic Sessions
Parameters • Structure • Number of sessions • Scheduling • Review Instructor Manual • Time management • Set up • Challenging students Planning & Preparing for Academic Session
Introduction • State objectives • Create curiosity • Presentation • Supplementknowledge from book and video • Show why they need to know • Use hands onvisual aids and group discussion • Apply ARTof Scuba • Allow for socialinteraction Conducting Academic Sessions
Questions • Classroom and video discussion questions • Probing questions — have the students teach you • Summary • Summarize key points • Show when they will use the information Conducting Academic Sessions
A= Tie knowledge to Actual diving situations • R= Retail counseling and sales • T = Additional Training opportunities The A.R.T. of Scuba
Classroom teaching techniques • Group discussion, demonstrations, visual aids, team teaching • Classroom communication techniques • Clear and effective, non-verbal communication • Giving an effective lecture • Preparation, time management, distracting habits, use of podium Teaching the Academics
Learning defenses • Questions that derail you Problem Solving
Session 6 Teaching in the Pool/Confined Water
Pool Training is the most important diver training segment • Think of the pool as an “open water simulator” • Purpose of pool training — allows for: • Equipment training • Scuba skills training Purpose of Pool / Confined Training
Arrive beforeStudents • Utilize DiveMasters • Minimize “Talk”, maximize Practice • Keep them moving • Be rolemodel • Practice thru repetition to build skill • Make It Safe and Fun! Planning & Preparing for a Pool Session
Orientation • Pre-pool briefing, preview exercises • Observe for signs of stress • Apply to actual Diving Situation • Brief but to the point Conducting a Pool Session
Exercises • Skill review crucial to Comfort Through Repetition • First attempt by students will not be perfect • Allow practice time • Demonstrations • Slow & Exaggerated • All key points must be shown • Use Q-cards (If required) Conducting a Pool Session
Evaluation • Review how everyone did • Praise • Address problems, not students • Answer questions • Equipment care and maintenance must be constantly reviewed • Restate objectives Conducting a Pool Session
Comfort Through Repetition • Conditioned response comes from overlearning • Demonstration • Practice time helps them build experience • One-on-one help • Teach by example Pool Teaching Techniques
Proximity to students • Position students (lessen distractions with backdrop) • Use DiveMaster or Assistant Instructor Rank 1 to reduce ratios • Communication Group Control & Supervision
Problem solving for pool situations • Give examples in pool practices. Workshop
Session 7 : Teaching in the Open Water
Students practice skills in the pool, they transition and become divers in the open water. • Open water experiences will decide whether your students will continue to dive. • Keep dive leader contact to a minimum. • Each student must gain the confidence to dive independently with their buddy. The Purpose of Open Water Training
Parameters • Scheduling • Site selection • Required equipment • Transportation and other arrangements • Instructional team • Emergency planning • Handling referrals Planning for an Open Water Session
Instructor Manual • Controlling factors • Dive planning • Have emergency equipmenton hand • Reduce ratios as conditionsrequire • Cancelthe dive if weather and water are inappropriate for open watertraining • Time management Preparing for an Open Water Session
Orientation • Briefing • Watch for stress • Get input from students • Require them to make decisions about the plan • Exercises • Skills applied in open water • Remember repetition builds ability and confidence • Position is critical for control • Have fun!! Conducting an Open Water Session