Was the trainer aware of the surroundings and the pupil’s actions?
This question lies at the heart of your professional skill. You should be able to:
Lessons in this course:
- Module 1 – Preparing for the big day
- Module 2 – The test
- Module 3 – Lesson Planning
- Module 4 – Risk management
- Concept introduction
- Did the ADI make sure that the pupil fully understood how the responsibility for risk would be shared?
- Were directions and instructions given to the pupil clear and given in good time?
- Was the trainer aware of the surroundings and the pupil’s actions?
- Was any verbal or physical intervention by the trainer timely and appropriate?
- Was sufficient feedback given to help the pupil understand any potentially safety critical incidents?
- Module 5 – Teaching and learning strategies
- Concept introduction
- Was the teaching style suited to the pupil’s learning style and current ability?
- Was the pupil encouraged to analyse problems and take responsibility for their learning?
- Were opportunities and examples used to clarify learning outcomes?
- Was the technical information given comprehensive, appropriate, and accurate?
- Was the pupil given appropriate and timely feedback during the session?
- Were the pupil’s queries followed up and answered?
- Did the trainer maintain an appropriate, non-discriminatory manner throughout the session?
- At the end of the session – was the pupil encouraged to reflect on their own performance?
- Module 6 – Conclusion