Techniques of Instruction

SARBC

Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia

Introduction    	My name is ___________________ 

AIM		During this lesson you are going to learn
		the basic concepts of  _______________

Motivation	Why do you think knowledge of  ____________
		is important to you as future instructors?

				A M O L 
 		      Aim, Motivate, Outline, Link

			  SAMPLE PRESENTATION

Validation      	The Principles of Learning

		Primacy
		Readiness
		Intensity
		Belonging
		Effect
		Exercise
		Recency

                		A M O L                                         
AIM

MOTIVE

OUTLINE

Validation
    Demonstration
       1. Preparation			Teach it Right
       2. Motive, Outline, Link  	Ready for Session?	by Questions and Answers
       3. Personality			Humor, Illustrations	Training Aids	Films, Charts, etc.
       4. Outline & Link		Fits overall scheme
       5. Motivation throughout 	Satisfaction
       6. Exercise			(Repetition/Reference Works/Application)	Films	"Drill it in"
       7. Summary			Hears, Sees or Does 	last - best remembered

    Participation
       Participation and Test as before, and include:
       Student Practice	5 minute talk - AMOL
       (add distractions on purpose)

SUMMARY
			A M O L  -  Brief Review
			Physical Distractions
LINK
	(Example) Now that you are aware of some Techniques of Instruction, the next 
	period will be a practice session with YOU as Instructors.

Distractions
	Physical
		Eye Contact - Body Movement - Gestures - Distractions
		Use of Training Aids
		Voice  (pitch, speed, volume, articulation)
	Personal
		Is Instructor enjoying it?  Enthusiastic?  
		Energetic, Positive approach?
		Would you feel free to go to this person for extra help?
		Pleased to have this person as your Instructor on a course?
		Did Learning occur?

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Program Planning	

	Title
	Objective
	Materials
	Introduction
	Presentations
	Applications
	Summary
	Test
	Assignment

Training Aids

	Why use them?
		Increase understanding and retention
		Add  realism
		Save time
		Add interest
		Assists you in analysing subject matter and presentation

	Visual Aids
		Chalkboards
		Flip chart
		Overhead Projector
		Opaque Projector
		Slide Projector
		Models & Equipment
		Handouts
	Audio Aids
		Tape Recorder
		Audio-Visual Aids
		Movie Projectors
		Video Cassette Recorder 

Preparation of Training Aids

The Aid must be:

	Appropriate
	Simple
	Accurate
	Readable
	Subordinate
	Manageable
	Portable