In a continuing effort to provide useful resources, this presentation was developed to assist you in certain aspects of conducting an Instructor Certification Workshop. Feel free to use all or some of the slides (or add your own), and incorporate them appropriately into your individual certification courses. If you have a different method of appropriately conveying the following information, that is fine as well. This powerpoint is a sample presentation and intended to be an additional resource for ITs and ITEs. If you have suggestions for improving this presentation, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of the ACA and paddlesports. SEI Department Welcome Instructor Trainers / ITEs: ACA Instructor Certification Workshop Date: March, 2012

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Founded in 1880, the American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization serving the broader paddling public by providing EDUCATION related to all aspects of paddling; STEWARDSHIP support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport RECREATION and COMPETITION. Who is the ACA? ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

1880: Established on August 3 rd by twenty-three notable canoeists on Lake George, NY 1903: Purchased Sugar Island in Canada 1927: Incorporated in NY 1944: Women given the right to vote in ACA 1978: ACA Slalom & Wildwater Teams win World Championships! 1980: Susan Chamberlin is the first woman to be elected Commodore 1990’s: Clean Water Act enforcement (24 cases) 2004: Strategic Tenets of the ACA defined 2008: Founded the National Paddlesports Conference 2010: Rapid Media becomes official magazine partner ACA History ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

National Paddlesports Instruction Program Safety Education & Instruction Council Learn to Paddle Initiative Youth Development Program Extensive Paddlesports Safety Education Information Courses: Skills, Assessments, Certifications Education ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Established certified Instructors – 250 certified Instructor Trainers Canoe (Touring & River) Kayak (River, Coastal, Surf, Sit-on-Top) Raft Safety & Rescue Adaptive Paddling Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Estimated 809,000 students taught annually ACA Instructor Certification Program ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Water Trails Database L.L.Bean Stewardship Grants Local, Regional & National Initiatives Founding Member - Outdoor Alliance Enhance water quality Support local waterway access projects Stewardship ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Supported 1,400 events in 2011 Promote paddlesports events across the nation Sanctioned over 200 races Provide insurance for club events and festivals Support the development of new initiatives for paddlesports recreation opportunities Recreation ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

FreeStyle Canoeing Canoe Sailing Canoe Poling Open Canoe Slalom Collegiate Canoe & Kayak Championship Race Series Whitewater Open Canoe Downriver Competition ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

-New Website -National Paddlesports Conference -SUP Summit -Journal of Paddlesports Education -Online / Smartphone Reporting! Additional info can be found online or in the latest SEI Focus What’s New at the ACA? ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Paperwork & Procedures ACA Instructor Certification ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

ACA – American Canoe Association SEI – Safety Education & Instruction Department SEIC – Safety Education & Instruction Council IDW – Instructor Development Workshop ICE – Instructor Candidate Exam ICW – Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW & ICE) U – Instructor Update END – Instructor Endorsement IT – Instructor Trainer ITE – Instructor Trainer Educator Terminology ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

To Become Certified: –You must be at least 18 years old –Be or become a full member of the ACA –Acquire the ACA Instructor’s Manual –Successfully complete an IDW & an ICE at the appropriate level Upon Certification: –Register with the SEIC ($25) Instructor Certification Requirements ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Instructor Candidates must be able to demonstrate their proficiency at each level in: –Technical knowledge –Paddling ability –Teaching ability –Rescue ability Exhibit good judgment & group management Exhibit positive interpersonal skills Instructor Certification Requirements (con’t.) ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

At the conclusion of an ICE, an Instructor Candidate can either: –Pass (receive certification at a certain level) –Be Continued (must address specific deficiencies prior to receiving certification: an appropriate course of action will be developed with the facilitating Instructor Trainer) –Fail (must retake either the IDW or ICE, or both) An Instructor Candidate continued at one level can be awarded a lower level of certification if earned. (Aka an Instructor Candidate can earn a Level 1 certification in a Level 3 certification course) Attendance does not mean Certification ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Instructor Certification is valid for 4 years provided: Maintain annual ACA Membership & SEIC Registration Teach & properly report at least two classes with at least one being at your highest level of certification Successfully complete an Instructor Update Instructors should obtain and maintain appropriate first aid, CPR and rescue training Please note: Certifications expire on 12/31 of the fourth full year after your initial certification, then every four years thereafter. Instructor Maintenance Requirements ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Choose one of the following options every 4 years: 1.Complete a formal Instructor Update course 2.Co-teach and IDW or ICE with an IT or ITE 3.Co-teach a skills course, at your highest level of certification, with an IT or ITE 4.Take an IDW or ICE in your discipline at your highest certification level 5.Take an Endorsement (must have SEI pre-approval as on as only certain endorsements qualify as an Update) Instructor Updates ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Skills Course Registration Forms - Calendar - Insurance Skills Course Report Forms - Skills Course Report Form - EZ Skills Course Report Form - Online & Smartphone Reporting! - Insurance ($, Original Signed Waivers) Paperwork ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

ACA Instructor Manual SEIC Policy Manual (revised version 9/16/09) Instructors can teach the body of knowledge contained within the respective course outlines Course Types: Skills, Assessments, Endorsements, Certifications always has the up to date, currently approved course outlineswww.americancanoe.org Additional Topics: ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

If possible, report all courses taught, not just the required two Participation Cards for students Comprehensive Instructor Resources can be found at: Other: _____ Additional Topics continued: ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

What is my extra $25 SEIC Registration for? ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Office Support National Paddlesports Instruction Program management Grant Projects Curriculum development Outreach at events & conferences nationwide Represent paddlers interests to various organizations and regulatory entities Educational Resources –Canoeing – Human Kinetics –Kayaking – Human Kinetics –Paddle Safe, Paddle Smart Curriculum –Paddling 101 (Award Winning) –Know Your Limits –Coastal & River Kayaking Wall Charts –Paddlesports Safety DVD’s –Waterproof Paddlesports Placards For more information, visit What is my extra $25 SEIC Registration for? ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Learning Theory ACA Instructor Certification ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Knowledge of Paddlesport Enthusiastic Program Organization Positive Attitude Physical Setting Ability to Model Effective Technique Leadership Ability and Good Judgment Appropriate Equipment Ability to effectively convey knowledge to a range of students Characteristics of an Effective Instructor ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

1. Sell It Prepare and Motivate Create in your students a receptive attitude and a desire to learn a skill How to Teach a Skill ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

1. Sell It Prepare and Motivate Create in your students a receptive attitude and a desire to learn a skill 2.Show It Presentation, Demonstration Arrange in such a way that the students can easily follow How to Teach a Skill ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

1. Sell It Prepare and Motivate Create in your students a receptive attitude and a desire to learn a skill 2.Show It Presentation, Demonstration Arrange in such a way that the students can easily follow 3.Do It Application, Practice Make use of group, partners, and individual methods of class organization according to the type of skill, size of class, and types of learners How to Teach a Skill ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

1. Sell It Prepare and Motivate Create in your students a receptive attitude and a desire to learn a skill 2.Show It Presentation, Demonstration Arrange in such a way that the students can easily follow 3.Do It Application, Practice Make use of group, partners, and individual methods of class organization according to the type of skill, size of class, and types of learners 4.Use It Follow up, Adaptation The law of use and disuse states that a skill which is used frequently becomes habit How to Teach a Skill ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Whole part Whole Demonstration / Modeling Lecture Reciprocal Role Playing / Scenarios Progression Guided Discovery Teachable Moment Others… Teaching Techniques ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Physical Characteristics Age Motivation Fear Environmental Concerns Intellectual Development Personality Communication Others… Factors that Affect Learning ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

The Thinker The Doer The Watcher The Feeler Combinations Others… Different Learning Styles ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Why? –They help you prepare and arrive prepared –Demonstrates a level of professionalism –Keeps you and the course focused on a progression of events –Allows you to look back to see what worked, what did not, and what was actually covered Lesson Plans / Outlines ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

How? –Set out goals for a particular unit, section, or module (remember “known to unknown”) –Create an Outline (Area you plan to use, equipment needs, key topics to cover) –Include: Sell the topic Presentation Demonstration Practice Review Lesson Plans / Outlines ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance The 6 P’s ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

General Information continued ACA Instructor Certification ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

National research-based educational curriculum designed for any educator to teach the joys and skills of paddling a canoe and kayak to youth. Paddle Safe – Paddle Smart (PS2) ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

Paddlesport participation is at it’s highest levels in the history of the sport. The paddlesport community needs to expand it’s entry level education opportunities for paddlers. Paddlesports Participation – Trends in the Industry ACA Instructor Certification Workshop

SUP, Kayak, & Canoe Courses Race Instructor Certification Workshops Educational Sessions Family Paddling Trips Keynote Speaker Reel Paddling Film Festival Silent Auction ACA Annual Membership Meeting Fun! National Paddlesports Conference Charleston, SC November 2 - 4, 2012

Connect The ACA & YOU!

Thoughtful Quote: ACA Instructor Certification Workshop YOU are the decisive element in an ACA course. It is YOUR personal approach that creates the climate. It is YOUR mood that makes the weather. As an ACA instructor YOU possess tremendous power to make a student’s paddling experience miserable or joyous. YOU can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. You can humiliate, humor, hurt or heal. In all situations it is YOUR response to student failure and success that determine whether or not a student leaves YOUR course a safer, better paddler, happier, more committed to the sport or depressed, angry and likely to give up paddling. YOU have great power. Use it wisely. Adapted by Mark Molina from Kids Don’t Care What your Know Until They Know That You Care by Dr. Hiam Ghott

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