SB Level 1 Part 4: Teaching

• • Materials to Reference:
    • Level 1 Progression Chart
    • People Skills Fundamentals
    • L1 Certification Guide
  • Key Concepts to Review (Blend these into activities, not meant to be read to instructors):
    • The process of how candidates will know what to teach (explained in detail in the L1 cert guide – see below). Please make sure candidates understand the format.
    • While teaching, it is critical to engage your students in the learning. Assessment and checking for understanding are critical aspects of the teaching cycle and it is very hard to pass if candidates do not assess their student’s abilities.
    • Candidates may be assessed on riding activities during the teach module
    • Candidates are encouraged to use a variety of Teaching Styles to create an engaging learning environment.
    • Use different techniques to connect with various Learning Styles: Visual, Audio, Kinesthetic  
    • Motor Learning Cycle: Stationary, simple, complex, freeride is an excellent model to follow.
    • Teaching may be condensed to just AM or PM, or scattered intermittently across the day.
    • Ensure candidates are aware of what skills are needed for each beginner activity on the L1 progression chart, as that will help them know what to teach.
    • Remember – good teaching is good teaching! Encourage candidates to bring in teaching skills that they have already been developing while working at Meadows.

Clinicians: Pandi Seibold

Prior to the clinic, please review these certification resources, the NW Cert Guide is a comprehensive guide that can be used for a deeper dive on the others, and should be studied to complement your on-snow training:

All of these resources can be found athttps://www.psia-nw.org/education/snowboard/