Instructional Technique Role of Instructor Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Objective By the end of this session you will be able to: Define the role of the instructor Explain what makes a good theory session Identify the elements that make an effective objective Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Scope & Handout Lesson will last for 1 hour (with NAAFI break) There are no handouts Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

TO PROMOTE AND TO MEASURE Role of Instructor TO PROMOTE AND TO MEASURE SUCCESSFUL LEARNING Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Role of Instructor Things to consider Preparation - you and the room. Presentation - discussion more stimulating than a lecture. Visual aids - important stimuli - aid to the instructor. Classroom management - physical environment distractions, best position of students. Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Lecture vs Lesson Task: Discuss what is the difference between a lecture and a lesson? Lecture – someone talks AT you Lesson – someone engages WITH you Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Why lessons? Lesson structured to the age and ability of the class. Feedback obtained to remedy learning difficulties. Questions to maintain interest. Active participation by class. Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Effective Instruction Student involvement / motivation Feedback – student / instructor A structured theory lesson fulfils both elements Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Classroom Management Problem Cadets ‘Bolshie’ ‘Star Pupil’ Awkward/uncooperative. Find out why and try to get them interested ‘Star Pupil’ Knows the subject. Acknowledge ability, but use sparingly for questions ‘Know-it-all’ Think they know it all, but don’t actually know it. Give hard questions and demand good answers Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Classroom Management Problem Cadets ‘Slow-coach’ ‘Sleepy’ Genuinely slow, or not trying? If genuine, give extra help If not genuine, give more activity/questions to encourage participation ‘Sleepy’ Not participating and not concentrating Give more involvement Make sure your subject delivery is not to blame Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Classroom Management Problem Cadets In all cases, determine the reason for the problem May not be connected to the lesson or the ATC Only try to solve the problem once the cause is known Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Components Fairy Tale vs Structured Theory Lesson Beginning Introduction Middle Development Happy Ever After Consolidation Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Setting Objectives An objective is a PRECISE statement of what a student MUST do to show what they have learnt It should contain a statement of the CONDITIONS under which the PERFORMANCE must be carried out and the STANDARD to be ACHIEVED. For example: The cadet will be able to: Explain correctly the principles and practices of first aid in the classroom, without reference. Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Objectives Appropriate wording By the end of this lesson you will be able to define, list, select, diagnose, operate, explain, position and state. Never use the terms: Know or understand These terms are non measurable as you can never tell what someone knows or understands! Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Objective By the end of this session you will be able to: Define the role of the instructor Explain what makes a good theory session Identify the elements that make an effective objective Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Summary Role is to promote and meausre successful learning Must motivate and include as well as feedback Lesson components – Introduction, Development and Consolidation An objective is a PRECISE statement of what a student MUST do to show what they have learnt Don’t use KNOW and UNDERSTAND in objective Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Questions What is one of the main areas an instructor must consider? What are the three components of a structured theory lesson? Why should you not use KNOW or UNDERSTAND in your objectives? Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Questions Any Questions? Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron

Looking Forward…. Next Session… Higher level organisation of the Air Cadet Organisation Sgt Hall (ATC) 2359 (Woolton) Squadron