1. Instructional Technique
Role of Instructor
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

2. Objective By the end of this session you will be able to:
Define the role of the instructor
Explain what makes a good theory session
Identify the elements that make an effective objective
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

3. Scope & Handout Lesson will last for 1 hour (with NAAFI break)
There are no handouts
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

4. TO PROMOTE AND TO MEASURE
Role of Instructor
TO PROMOTE AND TO MEASURE
SUCCESSFUL LEARNING
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

5. Role of Instructor Things to consider Preparation - you and the room.
Presentation - discussion more stimulating than a lecture.
Visual aids - important stimuli - aid to the instructor.
Classroom management - physical environment distractions, best position of students.
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

6. Lecture vs Lesson
Task: Discuss what is the difference between a lecture and a lesson?
Lecture – someone talks AT you
Lesson – someone engages WITH you
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

7. Why lessons? Lesson structured to the age and ability of the class.
Feedback obtained to remedy learning difficulties.
Questions to maintain interest.
Active participation by class.
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

8. Effective Instruction
Student involvement / motivation
Feedback – student / instructor
A structured theory lesson fulfils both elements
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

9. Classroom Management Problem Cadets ‘Bolshie’ ‘Star Pupil’
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
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

10. Classroom Management Problem Cadets ‘Slow-coach’ ‘Sleepy’
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
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

11. Classroom Management 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
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

12. Components Fairy Tale vs Structured Theory Lesson
Beginning Introduction
Middle Development
Happy Ever After Consolidation
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

13. Setting Objectives
An objective is a PRECISE statement of what a student MUST do to show what they have learnt
It should contain a statement of the CONDITIONS under which the PERFORMANCE must be carried out and the STANDARD to be ACHIEVED.
For example:
The cadet will be able to:
Explain correctly the principles and practices of first aid in the classroom, without reference.
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

14. Objectives Appropriate wording
By the end of this lesson you will be able to define, list, select, diagnose, operate, explain, position and state.
Never use the terms:
Know or understand
These terms are non measurable as you can never tell what someone knows or understands!
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

15. Objective By the end of this session you will be able to:
Define the role of the instructor
Explain what makes a good theory session
Identify the elements that make an effective objective
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

16. Summary Role is to promote and meausre successful learning
Must motivate and include as well as feedback
Lesson components – Introduction, Development and Consolidation
An objective is a PRECISE statement of what a student MUST do to show what they have learnt
Don’t use KNOW and UNDERSTAND in objective
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

17. Questions What is one of the main areas an instructor must consider?
What are the three components of a structured theory lesson?
Why should you not use KNOW or UNDERSTAND in your objectives?
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

18. Questions
Any Questions?
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron

19. Looking Forward…. Next Session…
Higher level organisation of the Air Cadet Organisation
Sgt Hall (ATC)
2359 (Woolton) Squadron