Qualities of a good instructor Unit 2 public

Qualities of a good instructor Unit 2 – public service skills

Introduction. . . �It is important that those who instruct in the public services, do so well. �In some circumstances this could mean the difference between life and death. �For instance in Afghanistan at the moment people are under a lot of pressure, so it is even more important that the person instructing has the confidence and skills to instruct efficiently.

What are the qualities of a good instructor?

Qualities. . . �Confidence �Knowledge �Talking in a clear way �Speed of communication �Tone and volume of voice �Standing and facing the group �Eye contact �Positive body language �Moving around the room �Appropriate dress

Qualities cont. . . �Sympathetic to the listeners �Enthusiastic / passion for the subject �Motivational �Praise �Firm, fair and friendly �Confidentiality

Skills for instruction / lesson plan �Time. . how long have you got, too much, too little �Content. . do you know what you are teaching �Notes. . . do you need little reminders, depends on situation �Objectives. . . what they should expect to learn �Introduction. . a quick run through of what you will be doing �Main lesson. . where the bulk of the instruction is taught / demonstrated �End of lesson. . summary of what you have taught

Skills for instruction / lesson plan cont. . . �Explain, Demonstrate, Imitate, Practice. . (EDIP) �Handouts. . . do you need handouts to explain further

Task �In your allocated groups spend 15 minutes researching the following topics. Then present them back as a group to the rest of the class.

Topics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Should Iran/N Korea be allowed to have nuclear weapons, what should happen if they get them? Should football have the same type of technology to settle disputes such as tennis, rugby and cricket? Pro’s and con’s Should the death penalty be brought back to the UK? Pro’s and con’s. Should technology be used more in football to stop disputes between players and fans? Should the British army be paid more for what they do or are they getting enough money. What risks and sacrifices do soldiers take that civilians don’t. Is the current drugs categorisation system correct. Should drugs that are class A be lowered. Should some drugs that are class C or have no category be raised?