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

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.

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:

• Arrive early.

• Start on time.

• 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.

• Expertise

• Enthusiasm

• Clear communications

• Empathy for the participants

• Freedom from prejudices or bias

• Sense of Humor

• Flexibility