ATC Instructors Teaching Skills Overview Chandrashekar Raju PTC University Learning Architect

Agenda Additional Resources for Increasing Instructor Competency PTC University’s Commitment towards training Quality ATC Instructor Overview Instructor Delivery Methodology Five Critical Instructor Delivery Aspects Pre-Training Planning Methods & Media Instructor Credibility Student Centered Environment Student and Course Evaluation Additional Resources for Increasing Instructor Competency

PTC University’s Commitment PTC University has a strong commitment to providing a high-quality training experience for our Customers/Students. PTC believes very strongly that our instructors should be teachers first, and subject matter experts second. Teaching is not a one-way conversation but It is a delicate balance of give-and- take between both instructor & student as well as student-student with the instructor facilitating.

ATC Instructor Overview An instructor “wears many hats”: Teacher / Group Facilitator /Event Organizer Subject Material Expert /Demonstration Expert “An instructor must juggle various tasks to be successful” PTC believes that in order for instructors to be successful. they must Qualified in Teaching skills Course mastery

PTC Instructor Delivery Methodology Tell Me: Instructor delivers subject information and learning tools. Show Me: Instructor demonstrates the subject information and learning tools. Let Me Do: Instructor engages students in applying the information and learning tools. Assess My Learning: Instructor involves students in evaluating their learning and offers direction for any learning deficiencies. Tell Show Do Assess

PTC Delivery Methodology : Example Introduction to Creo Parametric 2.0 : Module 13 - Creating Holes, Shells, and Draft Tell Me: Apart from explaining how Holes can be created, Instructor should able to educate & explain Applications of Feature Why create a Hole instead of a Cylindrical or Revolved cut ? Thread Profile can be changed to various standard shapes Can be easily modified to ISO/ANSI Standard Holes Can automatically create a Standard annotation during Dwg. Creation. NC module of Creo can automatically recognize holes & Create Tool Path Procedure Application

Five Critical Instructor Delivery Aspects Pre-Training Planning Methods & Media Tell Show Do Access Instructor Credibility Instructor Delivery Aspects Evaluate Training Student Centered Environment

Pre-Training Planning Create an Environment Conducive to Learning Communicate logistics and pre-requisite information Comfortable & Appropriately equipped environment Confirm before commencing the Class Course agenda, Breaks Classroom behaviour Pre-Training Planning

Methods & Media A wide variety of instructional delivery methods: Interactive lectures Demonstrations One-on-one mentoring Several types of instructional Delivery media: PowerPoint slides Whiteboards Student manuals Student exercises Q&A sessions Methods & Media

Instructor Credibility Demonstrate Professional conduct: Personal Conduct / Grooming & Manners must be exceptional. Course Mastery Per Module Slides: Enhance theory by discussing Real applications Demo: Familiar with all the Picks / Complete In-time Student Exercise : Monitor & Mentor Instructor Communications: Pronounce words correctly & apply correct technical terms and industry standard jargon. Never guess when answering questions Pay attention to what the students are saying non-verbally. Instructor Credibility

Student Centered Environment Establish and maintain a student centered focus Provide an “invitation to learn” versus “I will teach you something.” Q&A are critical for learning : Practice Active Listening Process consisting of 3 R’s: Receive what is being said without interruption Reflect and Clarify – Confirm that everyone understands the question Respond and gain agreement before moving forward Student Centered Environment

Evaluating Training Quality (Students) 1st Level, Reaction: Simple satisfaction and course effectiveness evaluation. Post-event “Feedback forms” about Training Materials Instructor Quality Classroom General feedback/Satisfaction Questions. 2nd Level, Learning: ATC’s Training Quality Evaluation Post-event General feedback Students acquiring Job Interviews / Getting Hiring Eagerness of Students in returning to attending Advanced Courses Brand Value of ATC in the Market Place Evaluate Training Note: Do not assume that poor Student performance automatically equals ineffective training or trainer incompetence.

Evaluating Training Quality (Instructors) Another way to Evaluate Training is to ensure that the Instructors are Certified PTC University Instructor certification program provides the following benefits · Ensures classes are taught as designed. · Ensures classes are taught consistently across instructors, facilities & regions. · Ensures the business interests of PTC & ATC are preserved. · Provides instructor recognition. · Increased ATC’s Credibility. Evaluate Training

Five Critical Instructor Delivery Aspects Pre-Training Planning Methods & Media Tell Show Do Access Instructor Credibility Instructor Delivery Aspects Evaluate Training Student Centered Environment

Additional Resources Additional Resources for Increasing Instructor Competency Gain Knowledge all the Various Modules by visiting Creo Home Page http://www.ptc.com/product/creo/parametric Educate yourself with Entire PTC Portfolio by visiting PTC Portal http:// www.ptc.com Explore. Discover. Share for Free Creo knowledge at PTCU Learning exchange http://learningexchange.ptc.com/ Learn & Educate Students about PTC Academic Program for Universities http://www.ptc.com/company/community/education/university/ Become member & Interact @ PTC Communities http://communities.ptc.com/index.jspa

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