United States Coast Guard Auxiliary NTRAIN2017 Instructor Development

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary NTRAIN--2017 Instructor Development Discussion

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary NTRAIN--2017 Bob Brandenstein-DVC ED robert. brandenstein@verizon. net Andy Kelly-BCC-EDD andykelly 86@msn. com

Opportunity We have an opportunity to combine our knowledge toward a goal of improving the quality and quantity of Auxiliary instructors. Think of it as…… NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 3

Opportunity Plotting a Course for Instructor Improvement NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 4

Purpose Today we will discuss ways to: NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 5

Purpose Today we will discuss ways to: Improve Instructor effectiveness NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 6

Purpose Today we will discuss ways to: Improve Instructor effectiveness Attract more members willing to instruct NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 7

Purpose Today we will discuss ways to: Improve Instructor effectiveness Attract more members willing to instruct Better communicate with Instructors across the organization NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 8

Purpose Today we have: 4610 certified instructors, nationwide. PE Mission Count in 2016 per Aux Info NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 9

Purpose Today we have: 4610 certified instructors, nationwide. PE Mission Count in 2016 per Aux Info ABS 18, 666 BS&S 6, 822 Navigation 1, 118 Other 1, 167 NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 10

Purpose Today we have: 4610 certified instructors, nationwide. PE Mission Count in 2016 per Aux Info ABS 18, 666 Paddlesports 110 BS&S 6, 822 Sailing 590 Navigation 1, 118 State Courses 3, 669 Other 1, 167 Youth 634 NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 11

Improve Instructor Effectiveness NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 12

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Review our existing PQS for improvements NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 13

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Review our existing PQS for improvements More emphasis on lesson plans and on effective presentations. Less emphasis on memorization of learning theory terms. Add form 7023 to PQS NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 14

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Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-one way to view them NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 18

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-one way to view them Like a Float Plan Describe your environment Note equipment and persons aboard List when and where you intend to leave and return. NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 19

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • Course: Lesson Title: Overall Presentation Time for Lesson: • Materials Required (references) • • NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 20

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • Course: ABS Lesson Title: Overall Presentation Time for Lesson: • Materials Required (references): • • NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 21

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • Course: ABS Lesson Title: Ch 2, Sec 5, Navigation Aids Overall Presentation Time for Lesson: • Materials Required (references): • • NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 22

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • Course: ABS Lesson Title: Ch 2, Sec 5, Navigation Aids Overall Presentation Time for Lesson: 40 minutes Materials Required (references): NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 23

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • Course: ABS Lesson Title: Ch 2, Sec 5, Navigation Aids Overall Presentation Time for Lesson: 40 minutes Materials Required (references): Chairs, Power. Point presentation, laptop, projector, screen, extension cord, power strip, flip chart or board, review cards, teaching aids NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 24

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • • State Goal or Objective Time: 1 minute Students will have acquired an understanding of: How aids to navigation are important to boaters The U. S. Aids to Navigation system How to use these aids to make a safe passage NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 25

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • Instructional Purpose: Actions & Details: Instructional Method, Examples, Questions to Ask Teaching Aids, Resources & Notes Gain Attention & Motivation Time: 10 minutes SMILE! NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 26

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • • Place several chairs in front of the room and explain that these are obstacles in the water that must be avoided, but they cannot be seen. Ask the students how one could avoid them, if they can’t be seen. Ask for several volunteers to act as buoys and one to be the boater. Ask the boater to pass from one side to the other with their eyes closed. NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 27

NTRAIN 2017 --ID Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • The “buoys” are responsible for telling the person to move left or right to avoid the obstacle. Items to simulate obstacles in the water: chairs, wastebaskets, etc. NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 28

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Lesson Plans-Sample Topics • • Note: since this is an “eyes-closed” exercise, be certain there are plenty of “buoys” around to avoid having the “boater” fall or be hurt. NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 29

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Review our existing PQS for improvements Add newer topics to the curriculum such as Distance Learning NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 30

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Newer topics such as Distance Learning— What is it? Its Limitations? Interactive On-Line v Non-Interactive Synchronous v Asynchronous Blended Learning Webinars E-Books E-Teaching NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 31

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Review our existing PQS for improvements Add newer topics such as Distance Learning Develop a periodic best practices seminar NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 32

Why periodic best practices? Review/refresh principles of effective learning and instruction Review/update various topics & issues Students with special needs, appropriate dress, new research on teaching, etc. Share and discuss instructional methods & aids you have found to be effective Share experiences of “what works” NASBLA standards: 4 -year recertification NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 33

Typical Agenda Ways of thinking about learning and teaching Roles of the instructor Age, style, and other differences in learning Today’s Agenda is …… Preparation, planning, & issues during teaching Special needs NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 34

Improve Instructor Effectiveness Review our existing PQS for improvements Add newer topics such as Distance Learning Develop a periodic recertification seminar Voluntary Instructor Evaluation? NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 35

NTRAIN 2017 --ID Attract more members willing to instruct ? Quarterly promotional piece describing the rewards of instruction? ? Other ideas? NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 36

NTRAIN 2017 --ID Better communicate with Instructors across the organization NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 37

Better Communication Welcome kit for newly certified instructors NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 38

Better Communication Welcome kit for newly certified instructors Periodic (? quarterly? ) updates on ID topics NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 39

Better Communication Welcome kit for newly certified intructors Periodic (? quarterly? ) updates on ID topics Credit given for MT hours and missions as well as PE missions NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 40

Summary Our purpose today was to discuss ways to: Improve Instructor effectiveness Attract more members willing to instruct Better communicate with Instructors across the organization NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 41

Summary We discussed: Revised PQS NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 42

Summary We discussed: Revised PQS Greater emphasis on Lesson Plans NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 43

Summary We discussed: Revised PQS Greater emphasis on Lesson Plans Newer topics in E-Learning NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 44

Summary We discussed: Revised PQS Greater emphasis on Lesson Plans Newer topics in E-Learning Periodic Best Practices Updates NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 45

Summary We discussed: Revised PQS Greater emphasis on Lesson Plans Newer topics in E-Learning Periodic Recertification Better Communication with Instructors NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 46

Summary We discussed: Revised PQS Greater emphasis on Lesson Plans Newer topics in E-Learning Periodic Recertification Better Communication with Instructors Instructor award certificates. NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 47

Summary Further Discussion? : NTRAIN 2017—Instructor Development 48