Instructor Development Course

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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Emergency Care Safety Institute

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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 1
• Introduction

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Course Objectives

• Describe the anticipated outcomes of the
  Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Module 1
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Course Introductions

• Instructor-Trainer
• About the local ECSI Educational Center
• Instructor Candidates

Module 1
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IDC Overview

• About AAOS
• About ECSI
• Course Logistics
• About the IDC materials
• About the IDC

Module 1
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About the AAOS

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Education
• 24,000 members internationally
• First EMT book in 1971
• Working with ACEP for combined medical approval
  of course content

Module 1
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About ECSI

• Educational organization
• Network of Educational Centers and Instructors
• Providing high quality emergency training
• Many courses to choose from
• Layperson and professional
• Approved by ACEP

Module 1
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Course Logistics

• Agenda
• Breaks
• Food drinks
• Bathrooms
• Emergencies

Module 1
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About IDC Materials

• Instructor Candidate Manual
• Instructor Resource Manual(s)
• Instructor ancillaries
• Videos/DVDs/Toolkit CD/Website
• Participant manual(s)

Module 1
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About the IDC

• Reviewing the course agenda
• Practice teaching assignments

Module 1
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Skill Proficiency Assessment

• Small groups
• Practice skills
• Verify proficiency

Module 1
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 2
• Instructor Attributes

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First Impressions

• Creating a good first impression is critical !

Module 2
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Introductions

• Introductions
• Relax participants
• Invite participation
• Help get to know others
• Invite and encourage learning
• Overview course requirements

Module 2
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Introductions

• Tips
• Arrive early
• Start on time
• Provide information about yourself
• State course requirements
• Listen to participants

Module 2
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A Good Instructor

• What are the attributes of a good instructor?

Module 1
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The Good Instructor (1 of 2)

• Attributes
• Enthusiasm
• Expertise
• Clear communications
• Empathy

Module 2
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The Good Instructor (2 of 2)

• Attributes
• Freedom from biases
• Organized
• Caring and nurturing students
• Sense of humor
• Flexibility

Module 2
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 3
• Learning Styles

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Participant Characteristics

• Why they are attending
• Current level of training
• Education levels
• Mixture of group
• Enthusiasm
• Specific training needs
• Physical challenges

Module 3
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Reason for Taking Class

• Job function or to get job
• Family/friend situation
• Parent, teacher, babysitter
• Just for the information
• Social relationships
• Personal growth

Module 3
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Learning Styles

• Visual
• Looking, watching
• Auditory
• Hearing, reading
• Kinesthetic (physical)
• Hands-on

Module 3
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Motivating the Adult Learner

• Attitude
• Need
• Stimulation
• Competence
• Reinforcement

Module 3
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Characteristics of Adult Learners

• Learning as relevant
• Participation
• Goal-oriented
• Meeting personal needs
• Life experiences
• Respect

Module 3
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 4
• Managing the Challenging Participant

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The Challenging Participant (1 of 2)

• Know-it-all
• Sidetracker
• Whiner
• Challenger

Module 4
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The Challenging Participant (2 of 2)

• Class Clown
• Worrier
• Chatterbox
• Drop out

Module 4
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 5
• Course Preparation

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Planning

• Determine Location
• Determine date time
• Advertise appropriately

Module 5
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Advertising

• Flyers
• Newspaper ads
• Posters
• Bulletin boards
• Websites
• Phone/word-of-mouth

Module 5
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Specific Customer Needs (1 of 2)

• Interview customer to assess needs
• Type of class
• CPR
• BBP exposure
• Specific illnesses/injuries

Module 5
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Specific Customer Needs (2 of 2)

• Interview client to assess needs
• OSHA Log 200
• State/local licensing
• AED use
• Medical control for AED

Module 5
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Instructor Resource ManualsSection 2

• Topics and time frames
• Depth of materials
• Instructor to student ratio
• Equipment to student ratio
• Skill assessments

Module 5
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Instructor Resource ManualsSection 3

• Teaching Methods
• Lecture
• Discussion
• Group Activities
• Demonstration
• Skill Practice
• Case Studies
• Role play

Module 5
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Instructor Resource Manuals Sections 4 5

• Objectives
• Scenarios
• Teaching points
• Videos/DVDs
• Skills practice
• Assessing progress

Module 5
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Your Lesson Plan

• Strategy for teaching the class
• Essential component of course
• Roadmap to keep an instructor on the right path

Module 5
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 6
• Teaching Strategies

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Handling Questions

• During the presentation
• After the presentation

Module 6
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Teaching Methods

• Lecture
• Discussion
• Group Activities
• Case Studies
• Demonstration
• Skill Practice
• Role play

Module 6
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Lecture

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Discussion

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Group Activities

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Demonstration

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Skill Practice

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Case Studies

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Role Playing

• Strong points
• Weak points

Module 6
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Tips for Handling Questions (1 of 3)

• If the instructor asks the questions
• Avoid yes/no questions
• Start general and get specific
• Keep to specific topic
• Do not interrupt answer

Module 6
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Tips for Handling Questions (2 of 3)

• If the students ask the questions
• Listen to entire question
• Repeat so others can hear question
• Ask to repeat if not understood
• Ask if answer was adequate

Module 6
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Tips for Handling Questions (3 of 3)

• If the students ask the questions
• Avoid going off-topic
• Stick to the question
• Involve all participants
• Do not debate the question
• If answer unknown, admit and look up

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Communication Skills

• Listening is a key skill
• Provide complete instructions

Module 6
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Three Characteristics of Excellent Presenters

• Handle nervousness
• Picture a positive self-image
• Manage the way one looks and sounds

Module 6
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The 5 Cs of Presenting

• Confident
• Credible
• Competent
• Convincing
• Comfortable

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Audiovisual Aids

• Chalkboard/Dry erase board
• Easel and pad
• Computer/multimedia projector
• VCR/DVD and television

Module 6
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Audiovisual Hints (1 of 2)

• Organize AV aids
• Practice using them
• Make sure they work
• Do not read Power Point slides
• Talk to students, not to the screen
• Do not stand in front of screen

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Audiovisual Hints (2 of 2)

• AV aids enhance your presentation, they are not
  meant to be your presentation !

Module 6
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Refining Your Presentations
Module 6
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 7
• Presentation Skills

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Your Presentations
Module 7
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Instructor DevelopmentCourse

• Module 8
• Course Conclusion

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End of Course Activities

• Skills and knowledge exams
• Course completion cards
• Course evaluations
• Closing comments

Module 8
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After the Course

• Look around room for belongings
• Gather and organize materials
• Keep course roster
• Clean/replace equipment and supplies

Module 8
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The Next Steps

• Teach first course with another instructor or
  Instructor Trainer.
• Instructor card issued at that time
• Card expiration dates
• Register online at www.ECSInstitute.org
• Visit the website frequently
• Updates
• Instructor tools

Module 8
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Questions

• Any final questions?

Module 8