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This training focuses on the process of change and acquisition of knowledge over time, covering affective, cognitive, and psychomotor learning. Participants engage through M.A.R.S principles - motivation, association, repetition, and senses utilization. Learning is influenced by education, reading ability, and cultural background. Key points stress the importance of instructor book use, discussion facilitation, and balanced teaching strategies. Classroom management techniques, skills practice, feedback provision, and visual aids are key components of this comprehensive training.
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Instructor Training Los Angeles County Sheriff CERT Level 1
Learning Environment • Process of Change • Acquisition of Knowledge • Study or Life Experiences • Occurs Over a Period of Time • Lifelong Process
Three Types of Learning • Affective: Change in Attitude or Behavior • Cognitive: Introduction of New Facts, Concepts or Skills • Psychomotor: Introduction of New Motor Skills
M A R S • Motivation • Association • Repetition • Senses (use of)
Motivation • Participants learn more effectively when they find value in the subject and are goal directed
Association • Participants learn more readily when they can associate the information with previous experiences or learning
Repetition • Review, summary and practice provide repetition that helps participants learn
Use of Senses • Learning occurs more rapidly when participants are engaged and actively involved in the learning process through the use of as many senses as possible
Characteristics that effect learning • Education • Reading Ability • Cultural Background • Strength & Flexibility • Language • Interests • Attitude
Key Points • Use your Instructor Book to Remember the Key Points
Facilitate Discussion • Push – Instructor to Class • Pull – Class to Instructor – Class Participation – Interactive Exercises – Ask Questions • Balance – Not too much Push or Pull
Teaching Psychomotor Skills • Direction & Instruction • Ample Practice Time • Reinforcement from the Instructor • Corrective Feedback • Encourage the Students Success
Managing the Classroom -BASIC • Bridging • Assigning Tasks • Summarizing • Intervening • Climate Setting
Provide Feedback • Positive • Avoid Negative • Identify Error • Define the Results • Correct
Visual Aids • Posters, Pictures & Charts • News Print • Upper Case Letters – Large • Use Colors • Videos
Skills Practice • Demonstrate • Keep the session flowing • Allow time for All to participate • Identify and correct errors in a positive way • Encourage Improvement • Ensure Safety