722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview ACP 42: Staff Cadet Interview Additional 3

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional 3 Instructional Technique

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Aims By the end of this lesson, the student should be able to: Recall the four main areas of instructional technique List the various aspects that need to be considered at each stage

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Instructional Technique Four main areas –Lesson Preparation –Lesson Presentation –Aids to Instruction –Classroom Management

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Lesson Preparation Syllabus –What is the cadet meant to know? Time –How much time do you have? Student’s Knowledge –How much do the cadets already know? –Do not cover old material, except as revision Your knowledge –Ensure your knowledge is accurate and up-to-date

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Lesson Presentation Introduction –Interest (Develop an interest in the subject) –Need (Explain why they need to know this) –Title (The title of the lesson) –Revise (Recap on previous lesson) –Objectives (State what will be taught in the lesson) –Scope (Length of lesson and how topic is covered) –Handout (Is there a handout or must notes be taken?) Don’t give out any handouts until the end of the lesson! Remembered by acronym “INTROSH”

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Lesson Presentation Development –Logical Sequence Each section should be in a sensible order –Progression Check understanding of each section before moving on to the next section Consolidation –Reinforce main points/review aims –Check understanding –Answer any questions

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Lesson Presentation Personality –Motivation Generate a desire to learn –Enthusiasm Know the subject well –Voice/Accent Speak naturally –Nerves Be relaxed and maintain control of the lesson –Mannerisms Minimise and control any mannerisms that may distract cadets from the subject of the lesson

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Class Activity Lecture vs Lesson –Lecture is 1-way (Teacher  Student) No student participation –Lesson is 2-way (Teacher  Student) Student is involved

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Student Participation Practical Exercise –Practical experience using theory just taught Questions –“Pose, Pause, Pounce” Pose using an interrogative (What; when; how) Pause to allow the question to sink in Pounce on a particular cadet to answer –Be concise with questions –Distribute questions evenly –Do not ask overly difficult or easy questions –Avoid “closed” questions (Yes/No answers)

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Aids to instruction Visual Aids –Used to demonstrate when difficult to describe –Visual demonstration of technique/usage –Should be Simple Suitable Colourful Practical Aids –Used to practice techniques taught in lesson –Often are the items required for actual use (e.g. maps)

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Classroom Management Environment –Lighting Is the room sufficiently light/dark? –Heating/ventilation Comfortable, but not too comfortable –Room Layout Instructor & all instructional aids can be seen and/or heard by all cadets –Instructional area layout Instructor has room for teaching/demonstrations All training materials are easily accessible to teacher

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 The Class Problem Cadets –‘Bolshie’ 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

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 The Class Problem Cadets –‘Slow-coach’ 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

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 The Class 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

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Review of Aims By the end of this lesson, the student should be able to: Recall the four main areas of instructional technique List the various aspects that need to be considered at each stage

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 3 Questions What are the four main areas of instructional technique? What technique is best used for asking questions? Lesson Preparation Lesson Presentation Aids to Instruction Classroom Management Pose Pause Pounce