Instructor Training School covers fundamental teaching skills. Some topics covered include basic instruction and facilitation techniques, questioning techniques, as well as uses of visual aids.
During class participants prepare, deliver, and evaluate the following types of classroom training
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5-minute lecture.
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15-minute lecture with questions and visual aids, parts of which will be visually recorded; and
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15–20-minute group facilitation.
While time is provided during class to prepare for the practice instructions, some additional work will likely be required outside of class to incorporate what has been learned. Students should bring their laptop computers to develop their presentation.
Content is expected to be of value to examiners who expect to teach within the year at FFIEC or agency-specific schools.
The Instructor Training School is a two-part course with an in-person and a virtual component.
The in-person component length is four days. The virtual component lasts one-and-a-half days and is held the week after the in-person portion.
| At-a-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Length | Week 1: 4 days Week 2: 1 ½ days |
| Delivery |
Week 1: In-Person Week 2: Virtual |
| Prerequisite/Pre-course | Yes |
| Continuing Education | No |
Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
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Apply principles of instruction, and identify learning styles, and other factors that can affect learning.
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Describe common mistakes in giving feedback and learn to provide constructive feedback.
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Identify types of questions, use various questioning techniques, and identify techniques for handling student questions and comments in oral presentations.
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Use effective presentation techniques and foster group dynamics and promote learner participation.
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Apply the principles of classroom management in both a virtual and in-person environment.
Target Audience
This school is intended for those who have been selected to teach in agency or FFIEC courses. The course would also be beneficial for those who are creating and presenting internal and external ad hoc training sessions. Priority of attendance will be determined by the individual agency’s training department.
Pre-Course Assignment
Each participant is required to bring resource materials that can be used as a basis for three class practice instructions. These practice instructions should be on the same topic. Each participant is strongly encouraged to use a lesson plan or materials from the course the participant is scheduled to teach. If no lesson plan is available, the participant should bring materials on a familiar topic to develop and present during the school. No lesson plans or research facilities are provided for participant presentations.
Post-Course Assignment
In order to reinforce new skills, the participant should be assigned to teach as soon as possible after completing this course.