Information for the Instructor Candidate
Introduction
About This Course
There are several components to the program including a
section that requires you to demonstrate skills proficiency in the courses you
will be teaching. In addition, you will be required to present two prepared
topics as well as handle questions and answers based on your prepared
presentations. When you have completed this program and have met its
requirements, you will be confident and prepared to conduct your own courses.
Teaching is rewarding. You will have the unique opportunity
to watch someone as they grow and learn life-saving information and skills.
Module 1 –
Introduction
Program Objectives
At the end of this Institute Instructor Development Course,
you will be able to:
- Discuss why
introductions are important in any training program
- List the
characteristics of effective instructors
- Perform a customer
needs analysis to determine any additional needs that could be added to
the course (customization)
- List the steps in
planning a course
- Demonstrate how to
engage participants in the program
- Demonstrate various
teaching methods used in conducting courses
- Demonstrate effective
presentation techniques
- List the administrative
aspects that need to take place with each course
- Demonstrate an ability
to evaluate and remediate participant performance
- Demonstrate
disassembly and decontamination of training manikins
Practice Presentation Guidelines
During the Instructor Development Course, you will be given
ample opportunity to practice your presentation skills. You will be required to
present two assigned topics in front of the class and respond to participant
questions about these topics.
All equipment that will be needed for your presentations is
in the classroom.
There will be time allotted in class to prepare and refine
your presentation notes.
After everyone has presented his or her prepared topic, each
person will be asked to handle a question-and-answer segment based on the
assigned topics.
The instructor will evaluate your presentation and your
question-and-answer segment. You will also receive feedback from other course
participants.
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask the course
instructor for assistance.
Program Logistics
Here are some items that the participants should know at the
start of any course, including this course.
Course agenda, including starting, stopping, and break
times:
Location of restrooms:
Location of emergency exits:
Location of fire extinguishers:
Refreshments:
Instructor contact phone number:
The First Impression
The initial impression of a class typically has a
significant impact on the student. When conducting your own courses, the first
impression that your participants get will affect the rest of the program.
Think about this Institute Instructor Development Course and
answer the following questions about your first impression.
- What happened or what
did you see or experience at the very start of the program that helped
create your first impression?
- What things do you
remember about the personal introductions in Module 1 of this course?
- What was your overall
first impression of the Institute Instructor Development Course?
Tips for Introductions
In order to maximize effectiveness, here are some tips for
introductions:
- Provide brief background information about
yourself.
- Give the participants information about the
course that they want to know.
- Allow adequate time for participant
introductions.
- Listen to each participant and build on
his/her statements.
Characteristics of Effective Instructors
Good teachers and good teaching do not consist of a single
characteristic. Rather, good teachers and good teaching comprise numerous
aspects, none of which is more important than another. Below are several
characteristics that have been found in the best instructors.
- Empathy for the participants
- Freedom from prejudices or bias