2010 instructor workshop

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2010 Instructor Workshop2010 Instructor Workshop 2010 Instructor Workshop2010 Instructor Workshop

Prepared byUnited States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Education Department

2010ITWorkshop120109 Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

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For Whom? For Whom?

• All members involved in public education

• All members mentoring new members

• All members!


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• To update instructors interested in public education

• To improve Instructor skills• To recruit from public education

Purposes of This Workshop? Purposes of This Workshop?


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• Provide information on the latest developments

• Encourage professional quality instructors

• Emphasize that quality instruction pays dividends– Better recruiting– Higher retention

Why a Workshop? Why a Workshop?


Why a Workshop?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.


E-DEPT UPDATEE-DEPT UPDATE

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Education UpdateEducation 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.

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• New course Paddlesports America

• Release about April


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• About Boating Safely now in second edition

• Upgraded graphics• No PowerPoint changes• Same test• All changes listed on E-Lib



• 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.


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• Education Connection– Being published quarterly– Shares instructor successes– Provides instructor tips


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• The On Water Training Manual– Updated form numbers– Updated staff titles – Cross referenced with BS&S (13th

edition), SS&S (6th edition), and ABS (2nd edition) courses


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• Brochure Center added to E-Library– Quick, handy resource– Lists all brochures available– Located in eLib Resource Center under

“Instructor Training, Workshops, and Tools”


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Education UpdateEducation Update• Auxiliary promo created

– Meant to be customized – Useful for all courses – Available in E-Library


IMPROVING INSTRUCTOR SKILLSIMPROVING INSTRUCTOR SKILLS

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• Impressions are important

Look the PartLook the Part

• Your “Wear it” life jacket sends an important message

• Uniform should be worn neatly and with pride


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Consider Learning StylesConsider Learning Styles

• Reading – 10%• Listening – 20%• Charts – 30 %• Films & Videos – 40%• Demonstrations – 50%• Role Playing – 80%


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Prepare ThoroughlyPrepare Thoroughly

• Study your material• Anticipate questions• Stay flexible• Use self critique

– Review performance following class– Look for areas that can be improved


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:


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Assess ConstantlyAssess Constantly

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


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Manage TimeManage Time

• Start on time• Adjust the pacing


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CirculateCirculate

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


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Use QuestionsUse 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


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Engage StudentsEngage Students

• Don’t turn your back on students• Use your laptop for prompts• Don’t fixate on technology


PE AS A RECRUITING TOOLPE AS A RECRUITING TOOL

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Ways to Recruit in PEWays 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


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Ways to Recruit in PEWays 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


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Use VE/RBSPV Partners 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


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Ways to Promote PEWays 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


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Web Resources Web Resources

• Post PE classes– District, Division and flotilla web pages – State boating department web site– Boat/US, Soundings

• E-Department Library


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ConclusionConclusion

• Many program updates• Keep current

– Read the E-Dept newsletters– Seek out and review DSO-PE reports– Raise questions and expect answers


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ConclusionConclusion

• Effective Auxiliary instructors are– Professional– Enthusiastic– Constantly practicing and improving their craft

The E-Dept – dedicated to serving Instructors’ needs

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