INSTRUCTOR COURSE U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION REFEREE PROGRAMGRADE 7 INSTRUCTOR COURSE PEACE AND INSTRUCTIONAL PHASES
OVERVIEW Instructor grades as of July 1, 2013 Grade 7 Instructor Grade 5 State Instructor Grade 3 National Instructor
OVERVIEW Purpose Expectations Logistics Presentations Evaluations PEACE Instructional phases
PURPOSE Provide tools and knowledge to new instructors to help them succeed Teach new instructors how to utilize U.S. Soccer’s targeted training materials in an effective manner when teaching referees Grade 9 Referees Grade 8 Referees Grade 7 Referees
EXPECTATIONS Focused Provide feedback Accept constructive criticism Commit to improving
EXPECTATIONS Respectful and friendly Create and maintain positive learning environment Open minded Participate
LOGISTICS Agenda Vary by State Referee Association Presentations PEACE Instructional phases Evaluation Scoring
PRESENTATIONS Minimum of 2 presentations Approximately minutes each Assigned a topic and audience Feedback Other candidates Course instructor Formal evaluation
EVALUATIONS Scoring 5 – Excellent 4 3 – Acceptable 2 1 – Unsatisfactory
EVALUATIONS 3.0 or higher Register as a Grade 7 Instructor Register following more practice or training 1.9 or below Not ready or able to perform as an instructor
PEACE Platform skills Engagement Audience Content Environment
PLATFORM SKILLS Professional Friendly Relatable Knowledgeable Be ready to perform
PLATFORM SKILLS Presence Mobility Body language Use of voice Humor
PLATFORM SKILLS Comfortable and confident Understand and embrace instructor role and responsibilities Practice Get feedback
ENGAGEMENT Basics Connect with the audience Students connect with one another Objective Students connect with the topic Mixture of lecture and involvement Audience
ENGAGEMENT How people learn Hear Platform skills See Environment Do Active participation
ENGAGEMENT Active participation Planning Instructor tool box Trial and error Pros and cons
ENGAGEMENT Active participation Questions Common approach Check for understanding Nonverbal answers
ENGAGEMENT Active participation Questions Purpose Relevant Student questions
ENGAGEMENT Active participation Activities Partnering up Group setting Role playing
ENGAGEMENT Get students involved early and often Mixture of seeing, hearing and doing Plan and adjust Risks and rewards Different generation of learners
AUDIENCE Entry level or recertification Referee grade and experience Age and learning styles Be ready to tailor your approach
AUDIENCE Ask questions Considerations Age ranges Soccer background Class format Time of year
CONTENT Instructor is the expert Must be correct and current Laws of the Game U.S. Soccer training materials Coursework Videos Publications
CONTENT Laws of the Game Referee coursework Targeted training materials Resource Center at ussoccer.com Only place where accurate and current training content is located Anything else from anywhere else is not official or approved by U.S. Soccer
CONTENT Say it and know it Laws of the Game Correct terminology
CONTENT Relevant Targeted training based on the level of competition being officiated Effective Limited time in class Engage Audience
CONTENT Training materials Familiar Preparation Practice Enhance the notes section Based on referee and instructor experience Find a mentor and be open to mentoring
ENVIRONMENT Facility Location Room Size Configuration Other variables Point of contact for assistance
ENVIRONMENT Equipment and technology Computer Projector Screen Internet Blackboard or whiteboard
ENVIRONMENT Administrative items Handouts Tests Books Class roster
ENVIRONMENT Aides and props Balls Flags Whistle Cards Activity specific
ENVIRONMENT Preparation Plan Test Practice Contingency plan Define roles when multiple instructors are being utilized
INSTRUCTIONAL PHASES Basic phases for lessons Beginning Middle End
INSTRUCTIONAL PHASES Beginning Objectives Middle Information dissemination End Check for understanding
COURSE APPLICATIONS Grade 7 Instructor Course Time constraints PEACE Phases Peer learners Don’t overact Cooperate Participate
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