Techniques of Instruction

SARBC

Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia

                         Techniques of Instruction
                            Lesson Plan Format


AIM (WHAT) 
     Begin the lesson by stating as clearly as possible what you
     are going to teach.  This sets the stage for what is about to
     happen.

MOTIVATION (WHY) 
     As instructors, we cannot assume that the mere presence of an
     individual at a training session means that he or she is ready
     and willing to learn.  We must give them some reasons why it
     will be to their advantage to learn the subject. (pay value
     ratio)

OUTLINE (HOW) 
     This section is divided into three parts:

     Validation
          Begin by giving a general explanation of subject, which
          may include such points as cost, dimensions, historical
          development, etc.

     Demonstration
          Give demonstration of the subject, taking care to do it
          correctly the first time.  Ensure that there are no
          distractions during this portion of the presentation so
          that the students are giving you their undivided
          attention.

     Participation
          At this point all students participate while the
          instructor guides the group through the subject matter
          step by step.  This may be repeated as often as is
          necessary.  It is the responsibility of the instructor to
          ensure that the student has learned, so some kind of
          testing must be done.  The learning phase of the lesson
          is brought to a close by giving a brief summary, or test,
          of the lesson, emphasizing the important points.

LINK (WHAT FOR)
     The same as a link in a chain ties the chain together, so
     should the "link at the end of a lesson tie it up with
     something in the future.


This format for lesson planning can be applied to any subject, no
matter how simple or profound it may be.  If the subject is an
abstract one, the DEMONSTRATION AND PARTICIPATION portion would
take the form of examples and class discussion.