Diver Coxswain Instructor

1. Diver Coxswain Instructor

2. We will cover • Learning Objectives explained • The Learning Process Recap • Principles of Good Teaching • Modular • Assessment of Skills • Safe Practice

3. Course Description • Skills based • Three levels • Boat handling skills • Teaching skills • Assessment of skills • Theory assessment

4. Recap - The Learning Process • Learning: • A relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of practice or experience • Learning: a continuous cycle Experience Review Plan Assess

5. The Basics • Principles of good instruction • Students imitate course instructors • The need for continued study of subjects • Lifelong learning • What is the need for instruction • Instructor’s experience & enthusiasm • High standard of instruction

6. The Learning Process • Motivation by choice • Doing and participation • Different ways of learning • Good instruction – practical and theory • Principles of effective instruction: • Imitation • The senses • Step by step • Attention span

7. Imitation & Repetition • Keystone of all learning • Vital to success • Unconscious imitation • Instructor mannerisms • Skills Development • Practical Instruction • Activity is more successful • Importance of good demonstration • Recognise what kept class attention • Remember what was not effective • Instructor is always learning

8. Applying principles of good instruction • Direct Instruction • Positive Reinforcement • Constant Interaction • Student Participation • Maintain attention • Be vigilant of audience • Focus on the result • Find a positive way of saying everything • Share your passion

9. Module Description • General introduction • Sets the standards linked with course providers and industry • General aims ( broad statement of intent) • Specific learning outcomes (SLO’s)

10. Assessment Against Objectives Numerical Alpha Grading The assessment activity is graded by letter, based on the standard of performance To a high standard with ease To a high standard Adequately without special note With difficulty but safety was not comprised At a low standard Very poorly or safety comprised • The assessment activity is graded numerically • Specific marks available for each aspect of the activity • Specific deduction for deviation from the ideal • A number grade is awarded from a range available • Minimum pass marks

11. Outline Of Safe Practice • Risk assessment • What is risk ? • What could cause harm ? • Not wearing a kill cord • Not wearing floatation device • If the weather changes

12. Safe PracticeHazards (what can cause harm?) • Weather conditions • Exposure • Propellers • Slipping • Winches • Ropes • Underwater obstructions • Type of crew • Incorrect use of tools • Fly wheel • Petrol

13. Safe Practice • Awareness of the risks & of the hazards. • That’s risk assessment • Appropriate ACTION can be put in place • It’s common sense

14. Summary • Learning Objectives explained • The Learning Process Recap • Principles of Good Teaching • Modular • Assessment of Skills • Safe Practice

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