Southern Division Instructor Development Course Manual

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1 Southern Division Instructor Development Course Manual Prepared by Teresa T. Stewart Prepared for Division Instructor Development Instructors August 212 Version 1.2 1

2 Course Manual Content What is Instructor Development.. 3 How to Register an NSP Course..4 Where to Find Downloads....8 Activity Flow for Instructor Development Courses....9 Course Paperwork...12 Senior Electives

3 Introduction The National Ski Patrol - Instructor Development Course is designed for the Patroller to gain the knowledge of the educational process within the National Ski Patrol System. Successful completion of the Instructor Development serves two purposes: 1. Prepare potential instructors to teach the various NSP courses. 2. Serve as a Senior Elective for students working toward completion of the Senior Program. The NSP Instructor Development Program The National Ski Patrol NSP) doesn t grow patrollers, it builds them. Each patroller learns his or her skills from a certified NSP instructor. These hardworking instructors are the backbone of all NSP education programs; without them, there would be no patrollers. The skills learned in the NSP Instructor Development Program ID) focus on principles of adult education that are applicable to any field. The ID course a series of presentations, activities and discussion opportunities is available through a one- day class or via a CD- based e- course. Once completed, instructor candidates move on to the Mentoring Program, an individually planned program administered under guidance of a discipline- specific advisor, which preps them for certification as an NSP instructor. The NSP is always seeking talented instructors to deliver its OEC, OET, MTR, Avalanche and ID programs. To learn more about instructor development opportunities, contact your division ID supervisor or region coordinator. Instructor Development Course The ID course covers the various areas of instruction and how instructors can apply them to create a positive learning experience for their students, and helps build a strong foundation of educational knowledge for use when planning and delivering lessons. The general information covered in Instructor Development is applicable to all potential NSP instructors, regardless of instructional specialty. 3

4 How to Register A Course Go to From the login page login under your name and password. 4

5 Once Logged in Select Member Resources Rosters Patrol and more) 5

6 From the Member Resources page your profile page) select Education Tools dropdown box. Then you can select the course in the Course Type Drop-Down box and complete the required information. 6

7 Then you can select the course in the Course Type Drop-Down box and complete the required information. Your course will be reviewed by the educational department and then given a course number you will receive an with the information provided your information is correct on your profile page. This will place the registered course on the NSP national Course Calendar. You will still have to send the Region Director the course information to have the course listed on the Southern Division Course Calendar NOTE: A course MUST have a registration number before it can be placed on the calendar 7

8 From the Member Services page your profile page) select Member Links dropdown box. From here you can access My Bookshelf then select Downloads for various available downloads From your profile page you can select Instructor Resources for Instructor Development Instructor Resources. 8

9 Activity Flow of Instructor Development Course Course Scheduled Register Course at nsp.org Order materials for course 9

10 Register Course Disipline Supervisor assigns mentor for mentor Phase Course Paperwork ID Supervisor sends Instructor Application to Discipline Supervisor Course Paperwork submitted to NSP and ID Supervisor 1

11 Processes Course Registration NSP Region Patrols Course Forms EventWaiver CourseRoster SeniorApplication InstrApplication- - - > DivisionObservation CourseCompletion CourseEvaluation Instructor Application Form ID Supervisor ID Supervisor sends to each Discipline Supervisor OEC- Toboggan- MTR- etc) Discipline Supervisor directs the mentor program. 11

12 Course Registration login, select member services, education tools, register course J#.+@%; J#.+L%&M+N J#.+H$%&') T"".++ CD)ML%UGV>)')/GW%XN V3;%'A%"".++ C.Y$&"V).AA;)& L'>'+') Q/') C%&.A =B'T.%:%)%/;)&.K&D. W.@%&')%AKPP'$#+)AU\ "#$%&')*+,-$.,'/1$213+*/)*+,-$ 45,/$6-*/'*,/$71$8-9:;$ $ %<)+9=$"#$%&')*)+,-./ $ T"".++ J'&U J#.+')P.;%&'))&."')$;,#&. J#.+.$."+ J.&'P'$%&+PT$D'>;)&+)& J#.+./'+&.%&'))#;<.%++'/)" =&%& [', J#)&.U Southern Division Calendar postings Advertise- Discuss- the information to the Patrol Representatives/Directors to get students. Course Registration Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download. This form is downloaded and completely filled- in with legible information and then scanned and ed back to [email protected], Faxed in, or mailed back. Course Name Instructor Development or CE Module NSP# is your NSP number E- mail address is your working address 12 Rev 6/29

13 Event Waiver Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download. NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM EVENT/TRAINING RELEASE FORM I agree I am voluntarily participating in this EVENT/TRAINING. I understand that the EVENT/TRAINING may involve extensive field work on first aid scenarios, skiing, and toboggan handling along with other activities which ski patrollers encounter in their duties of patrolling a ski area. I realize there are inherent risks in this type of activity including changing weather conditions, changing snow surface conditions, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, trees and the possibility of collisions with manmade and natural objects or other skiers and such activity can be dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. I knowingly assume the risk of participation and understand I can withdraw from this EVENT/TRAINING at any time. I understand that by participating in this EVENT/TRAINING I may also encounter additional risks not inherent to a normal participant to the sport of skiing. I agree to personally assume all of these risks. I also agree that I will rely solely on my own judgment regarding my personal safety and ability with regard to the terrain, circumstances and conditions in which I may be placed upon and asked to demonstrate or perform to accomplish the tasks involved in EVENT/TRAINING, and that I will decline to perform any activities if I believe I am placing myself in an unsafe situation or subject to possible injury or death if I proceeded. This form is used when a course is registered with NSP for Training purpose coverage. As a requirement of this EVENT/TRAINING, I acknowledge that I agree to waive any right I might have to file a lawsuit for any injury or death resulting from my participation in this EVENT/TRAINING and I hereby remise, release, and forever discharge the ski area hosting the event, the National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated and its members, both individually and jointly, and I agree that no one else may file a lawsuit in my name related to my participation in this EVENT/TRAINING. If any part of this Release shall be determined to be unenforceable, all other parts shall be given full force and effect. Participant Signature: Date: Participant Name: printed) Address: Phone: ADDENDUM TO RELEASE The above Participant is less than 18 years of age; the undersigned parent or guardian hereby consents to the above Participant participating in the EVENT/TRAINING and signs this Release on behalf of the Participant. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Name: printed) Address: Phone: Not part of Release and for record keeping purposes only. To be completed by instructor: Date: Event/Training: Location: 13

14 Senior Application Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download. NSP Education Program SENIOR CANDIDATE APPLICATION "#$%&'')*+',)-./,/1/2'+'&3/+24./5&)2"/2&),6)),4&2+'),7 8+'/)9"/2&),6+24&4+'/:-&;+'&)2 "#$%&&'$)*+%$,"#)%* <+%/ :44,/11 6&'? A%+&-:44,/11B *+',)- "/2&),6+24&4+'/"&52+'#,/7 8+'/ "/2&),:-&2/ "/2&),<),4&; "/2&),:#H&-&+,? <"*=8> 8+?'&%/*C)2/ A3/2&25DE//F/24*C)2/ G/+,1)9*+',)--&25AH/,&/2;/ This form should be available at the course for each student in case they do not have it. -).)/)%*"&)"#)%*)*+%$,"#)%*"#$%&$'))&*$#+,$%-$./**/,&1 =2;-#4/1/2&),;)#,1/17'C+'C+3/$//2'+F/2+24;)#,1/17?)#&2'/24')'+F/')%//'1/2&), 1'+'#1I &186791:): This form belongs to the student you are recording the Instructor Development Course. JC&1;/,'&9&/1'C+''C/+$)3/K2+%/4;+24&4+'/C+14/%)21',+'/4+--'C/$+1&;1F&+',)--/,),+#H&-&+,?1F& C+11#99&;&/2'F2)L-/45/M1F&--1M+24/H/,&/2;/')+,'&;&+'/&2'C/2+'&)2+-"/2&),*,)5,+%I 8+'/ *+',)-./,/1/2'+'&3/"&52+'#,/7 ),./5&)2"/2&),6)),4&2+'), 14

15 Instructor Application Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download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email protected]<%%4.7.1-CD16-#44>D#167?6>>6O7B,@.674-6D%,C-%.P &<D<3<45$=24>26B$39=12D<342$42$;13<>5681;$<53829:842$826<512$39EB<83$7.#417.%+,1'&.*81-.3$'.9)'&.*),://&-1F42$ <53829:842$;686$1582G$65;$>151268<45$4F$<53829:842$:62;3H$ =,CD#167)%4#-1$%71 "#167#>&<'#1-6> QRR&6C15S#7J6-,67&1-%%1T&C1%QUU H#<%O66,T/GVUWWV X+YQZVUUZWWWZ[\][6-RURZ^VVZQQQQ This form should be filled out in class legible. This form is returned to the ID Supervisor then it is sent to the appropriate Division Supervisor for each Discipline that is checked by the student. The Instructor Development Course information will be completed by you with your name, course date and location. NSP Instructor Application June 29 15

16 Instructor Observation Form This form is available from the ID Supervisor and the ID Instructor Resources Page SOUTHERN DIVISION INSTRUCTOR OBSERVATION FORM Please check skills observed and give a brief example. You may use the other side for additional comments. Instructor Development Student Name and NSP # Date: SETS Did Trainees Do something? Recall an experience? Become curious? Appreciate value of learning? OBJECTIVES Behavioral Stated at outset Appropriate difficulty include information, comprehension, & application METHODS Visual aids Auditory Kinesthetic Two-way communication GUIDED PRACTICE with Feedback Positive Specific Immediate SUMMARY Restated objectives Trainees participated EVALUATION Each objective measured COMMUNICATION SKILLS Verbal Non-Verbal Used names Eye contact Spoke clearly Voice Positive Expression reinforcement Seating Movement Good listener TECHNICAL CONTENT Knew course material Used correct terms Presented it clearly Was technically correct Stressed objective over technique GENERAL OBSERVATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS: List Topics) Taught: Was effective because Could be more effective if This form is used in class and may be used by the mentoring phase to document the progress of the teaching within the discipline. Once the student teacher has successfully completed the mentoring phase the mentor should send to the Discipline Supervisor for further instruction. For example OEC Instructor student teacher) who has successfully completed the teaching portion of the mentoring phase will send the appropriate paperwork BACK to the Division Supervisor OEC Division Supervisor) Instructor: Patrol ID # Instructor Trainer: Date of Observation: Is this a Final Instructor Candidate IT Observation? Yes No Discipline: Alpine Toboggan OEC MTR Avalanche Other ) * Candidate Instructors need two observations to be certified as an instructor - one by a mentor in the discipline), and a final one by an IT in the discipline). INSTRUCTORS Keep a copy for your instructor course file. Please forward those Observations to Teresa T. Stewart at: 1323 Bywood Lane, Charlotte, NC 2829 [email protected]) Scan to or mailed. All other observations are to be sent to the Division Program Supervisor address can be found at select contacts ) 9/17/9 16

17 Course Completion Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download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his is a new form 212) This form is completed and sent back to NSP it is the Course Completion Record. A copy should go to the Program Supervisor and a copy in your files. This is page 1 of multiple pages. For Instructor Development - check the ID Course Box third column) 7&+#*)#%*%E8,%*4$1&"#)*,I 6)C>,*I 6@%&,)C>,*I.,''6@%&,I 2$?$+$%&I 75%E8,%*4$1&"#)*,I 6)C>,*I 6"#*%'"C,I 6"#*%')C>,*I *

18 Course Completion Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download. "#$%"&'$)"#*%&+,-."#$%)*%/*"' )123.%-*'+.%)&+#$%*+.%*,' "#$%&"'%)*+,- %)*+,.%/"#$%& :%*2;96 A2',"+,2*$&#',"*'BC 2"++ =&/D This form is completed and sent back to NSP it is the Course Completion Record. This is page 2 of multiple pages. Please put the NSP Course Number and Location at the top and clearly provide the information requested. If you need more than 16 spaces add a page This is also where the instructor indicates Pass/Inc/Fail. 4"$'%*$E$&"'/%)*+,/%FG',#$%&*,/%*H#%"#$%&"'1I$2"#*%':JKK1DL"&M%*H%&:1)$#,JNN:."I,O%%H:9PNQQPD7,/%*H+"'+%F"B R,S"T,H#%#U,6H)/"#$%&8,G"*#F,&#"#JDPNNDQQQDVWXV%*,F"$',H#%,H)/"#$%&Y&+GD%*EDA=&+#*)/#%*+2',"+,I,,G"/%GB%S /%)*+,*,/%*H+:"&HS%''%OH$Z$+$%&E)$H,'$&,+"&H$&+#*)/#%*F"&)"'S%*H$Z$+$%&H$+#*$R)#$%&%S/%)*+,*,/%*H+DC *

19 Instructor Activity Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download. "#$%&'%)&)*+,)&- "#$%"&')$'*"#+%&',-./"#$%'*+%+"1' $#+./#%+'"/#$2$#3'+,*%+#' './"12 3)'&$,.45, 36477,#8,./3)'&$,2 +,*&,$6,& This form is used to document your 14%,/%4&%,- 14%,3)597,%,- 4%&)7:$; instructor activities. It is also to be used by the IOR to document each instructor that AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 14%, /<8#4%'&,)*"#$%&'%)&)*+,)&- assists with a class. If you are an instructor you should also keep your own records..45,./.'5?,& "#$%&'%)&:"; "#$%&'%)&B&4<#,,:B; C',$%:C; /'?D,%$%4'86%)&/E<77$1,5)#$%&4%,- 6/9 19

20 Course Evaluation Form Download form from login, select member links, My Bookshelf, Downloads, find document to download. INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION Please evaluate the lesson presented by today s instructor. Your comments will be used by the instructor to improve future presentations. RATING: E = excellent; G = good; A = adequate; P = poor Instructor: Subject: AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LESSON THE INSTRUCTOR: Used methods and activities that stimulated my interest and raised my curiosity about the material to be taught. Helped me understand the importance of what was to be taught. Let me know in advance what was important for me to learn and what skills were expected of me. Had expectations for me that were appropriate in terms of my background and experience. DURING THE LESSON THE INSTRUCTOR: The Course Evaluation should be completed by each student and collected and returned to the Division Supervisor following the course. NOTE: This is a new form Required me to understand and perform rather than simply recall facts. How? Drew upon the knowledge and background of trainees. Used visual aids that helped me understand the material. Circle any that apply: charts, overheads, slides, videos, movies, other:. Encouraged an open sharing of ideas. Knew when and if trainees did not understand. Scheduled the learning at a comfortable pace. Provided feedback in a way that was helpful to me. Periodically highlighted and summarized in order to make the learning easier to understand and to remember. Spoke clearly and was easily understood. Was a good listener. Seemed to enjoy teaching the lesson. Was concerned about my performance. Was knowledgeable. Did not convey that he/she had all the answers. I accomplished what the instructor expected me to accomplish. 2. What was your general impression of the lesson and/or instructor? 21. What changes additions, deletions, revisions) would you make to improve the program? 22. Additional comments or elaboration of any of the above items are welcome. 212 National Ski Patrol 2

21 Course Paperwork NSP Event Training Release Form for each individual Course Completion Roster for the ID course LEGIBLE need to be able to read the information Senior Candidate Application Form - for ID Instructor signature some students are just taking the course for Senior Credit - not intending to teach) Instructor Application Form with each discipline the student is interested in becoming an instructor for ie, OEC, MTR, S&T, etc) - THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT one other than course completion sent to NSP. Southern Division ID Observation Form This is completed for each student in the course for each topic they taught and they are returned to me. - NOTE - some students may require more than two evaluations. Course Evaluation Form from each student for the class If the student was ONLY taking the course for a Senior Elective I need to know that AND the student will need the form attached for the Senior Program) Completed Instructor Activity Report - this records who taught which section - with course schedule attached. Once the course is completed and the students are ready to be mentored - I will take the scanned or mailed to me forms) and send copies the Division Program Supervisor DPS) for mentor placement. Once the DPS assigns the mentors and THAT phase is complete - that DPS will recommend that student for Instructor Status. I prefer hard copies mailed to me - however they can be scan provided they are legible to me)... this way I can forward the copies needed to the DPS. As soon as I receive the paperwork from you I will forward to the DPS as soon as possible. Keep a copy for your files This is not a new paperwork process I inherited the paperwork and now I am keeping electronic copies. 21

22 Senior Electives NSP Policy and Procedures defines Senior Electives **** waiting to be approved Taken from Appendix G Skills Development Program The Skills Development Program encompasses the Senior Program, and the Certified Program those programs that affect the registration categories of NSP members. Senior Program Core and Elective Components Core Alpine ski/snowboard) Senior candidates: Senior Program OEC Module Alpine toboggan handling Alpine skiing or snowboarding Three 3) electives from Senior Elective List Nordic Senior candidates: Senior Program OEC Module Toboggan construction and handling Nordic Skiing and endurance Mountain Travel and Rescue 2 course Two 2) additional electives from Senior list Senior Patroller candidates: Senior Program OEC Module Aid room management module Four 4) additional electives from Senior list 22

23 Senior Program Elective Components Electives Education Courses Instructor Development Course Mountain Travel and Rescue Fundamentals OR MTR 1 Course Mountain Travel and Rescue 2 Course required for Senior Nordic candidates) Introduction to Avalanche Safety and Rescue Standard or Level 1 Avalanche course or Level 1 Avalanche for Rescue Personnel Course Level 2 Avalanche for Rescue Personnel National Avalanche School didactic sessions National Avalanche School field sessions Skiing Enhancement Seminar Ski Trainer s Workshop Toboggan Enhancement Seminar Toboggan Trainer s Workshop OEC Enhancement Seminar two modules equals one Senior elective Patroller Education Conference NSP national patrol conference) Leadership Courses Patroller Enrichment Seminar NSP leadership module NSP instructor status any discipline) NSP instructor trainer appointment any discipline) Professional Ski Instructors of America PSIA) or American Association of Snowboard Instructor AASI) Certified Level II or higher BLS CPR instructor or instructor trainer certification American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute or Medic First Aid) Division optional electives One elective may come from a list of approved Division electives 23

24 Program Goals Senior Program OEC module The Senior Program OEC module consists of field-relevant exercises to develop skills in the objectives of decision making, problem management, and leadership. Further information on this module can be found in the OEC Senior Training Coordinators guide which is posted on the Member's website Senior Alpine skiing/snowboarding) The Senior Alpine skiing/snowboarding) component consists of long-, medium- and short-radius turns, skiing/snowboarding unpacked snow or icy conditions, and equipment carry exercises that require edging, weight transfer, and upper and lower body movements. The objective is to help Patrollers become better alpine skiers/snowboarders and toboggan handlers. Senior Alpine Toboggan Handing The Senior Alpine toboggan handling component covers the mechanics and components of various rescue toboggans as well as the operation of loaded and unloaded toboggans from the front and the tail in a variety of conditions on more difficult and most difficult slopes. Toboggan handling criteria will vary with the multiplicity of equipment used across the country and the differences between alpine and Nordic techniques. Aid Room Management Module The aid room management module is a core component for Senior Patroller. As of this printing, this module was under further development. Senior Nordic The Senior Nordic component consists of on-snow exercises to develop leadership abilities while increasing and enhancing skiing proficiency, Nordic toboggan handling, and related Nordic skills. 24

25 Continuing Education Senior Alpine or Nordic Senior Patroller To maintain Senior Alpine or Nordic classification, patrollers must complete national or Division authorized clinics once every three years. Patrollers will be given performance feedback during these clinics. Participation in these clinics fulfills the requirement; participants do not need to meet a performance standard. To maintain the Senior Patroller classification, Senior Patrollers are required to meet the continuing education requirement once every three years by retaking the aid room module or serving as an evaluator, advocate, or trainer for this module at least once every three years. 25