Instructor Workshop Prepared by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Education Department

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 2 For Whom? All members involved in public education All members mentoring new members All members!

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 3 To update instructors interested in public education To improve Instructor skills To recruit from public education Purposes of This Workshop?

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 4 Provide information on the latest developments Encourage professional quality instructors Emphasize that quality instruction pays dividends –Better recruiting –Higher retention Why a Workshop?

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

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. E-DEPT UPDATE 6

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Education 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 – has SIC pages that deal immediately with what to do. 7

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Education Update New course Paddlesports America Release about April

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 9 Education Update About Boating Safely now in second edition Upgraded graphics No PowerPoint changes Same test All changes listed on E-Lib

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Education Update 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.

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 11 Education Update Education Connection – Being published quarterly –Shares instructor successes –Provides instructor tips

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 12 Education Update The On Water Training Manual –Updated form numbers –Updated staff titles –Cross referenced with BS&S (13 th edition), SS&S (6 th edition), and ABS (2 nd edition) courses

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 13 Education Update Brochure Center added to E-Library –Quick, handy resource –Lists all brochures available –Located in eLib Resource Center under “Instructor Training, Workshops, and Tools”

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 14 Education Update Auxiliary promo created –Meant to be customized –Useful for all courses –Available in E-Library

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. IMPROVING INSTRUCTOR SKILLS 15

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 16 Impressions are important Look the Part Your “Wear it” life jacket sends an important message Uniform should be worn neatly and with pride

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 17 Consider Learning Styles Reading – 10% Listening – 20% Charts – 30 % Films & Videos – 40% Demonstrations – 50% Role Playing – 80%

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 18 Prepare Thoroughly Study your material Anticipate questions Stay flexible Use self critique –Review performance following class –Look for areas that can be improved

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. INSTRUCTOR CONSTRUCTIVE EVALUATION INSTRUCTOR NAME: _________________________________________ DATE OF PRESENTATION: _____________________________________ SUBJECT BEING TAUGHT: _____________________________________ Rate all items where requested on a basis with 1 being poor, 3 being moderate and 5 being excellent by circling the appropriate number: The presentation was well organized12345 The instructor showed his/her knowledge of the subject The instructor used effective teaching aids12345 The instructor stayed on schedule12345 The students learned the class objectives12345 The instructor spoke clearly12345 The instructor used voice modulation for emphasis The instructor established eye contact with all students The instructor’s animation conveyed enthusiasm12345 The instructor had no distracting mannerisms12345 The instructor was in a proper, neat uniform12345 The instructor was in control of the class12345 The Instructor brought in the right amount of peoples’ experiences to illustrate topic12345 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:

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 20 Assess Constantly Encourage positive & negative criticism Review the students’ comments Build on your strengths Review missed test questions

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 21 Manage Time Start on time Adjust the pacing

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 22 Circulate Avoid becoming static Move to students when talking to them Teach to every student Watch students’ expressions

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 23 Use 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

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 24 Engage Students Don’t turn your back on students Use your laptop for prompts Don’t fixate on technology

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. PE AS A RECRUITING TOOL 25

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 26 Ways 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

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 27 Ways 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

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 28 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

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 29 Ways 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

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 30 Web Resources Post PE classes –District, Division and flotilla web pages –State boating department web site –Boat/US, Soundings E-Department Library

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 31 Conclusion Many program updates Keep current –Read the E-Dept newsletters –Seek out and review DSO-PE reports –Raise questions and expect answers

2010ITWorkshop Copyright 2009-Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 32 Conclusion Effective Auxiliary instructors are –Professional –Enthusiastic –Constantly practicing and improving their craft The E-Dept – dedicated to serving Instructors’ needs