0013- EOS AIC Course Syllabus.pdf

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COURSE SYLLABUS

PURPOSE: The syllabus provides an overview of the course, lists the learning objectives, states graduation requirements, and highlights specific school policies relating to the learning environment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This instructor methodology course prepares new instructors to develop and deliver instruction. The instructional design for this course is group-paced. This course is presented in two parts. The first is a 19-module web-based prerequisite course hosted on Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) that delivers theories and concepts of instructor methodology. Students must pass a proctored end-of-course test with a minimum score of 70% prior to attending the resident portion of the course. The second part is a five day resident course focused on improving instructor delivery skills. Upon completion, graduates will have acquired the basic concepts and skills necessary to develop and deliver instruction to students in their designated career fields.

TARGET AUDIENCE: USAF EOS Instructors who require a teaching methodology course to fulfill assigned instructor requirements.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Complete the on-line prerequisite course with a minimum passing score of 70% on the proctored test and present two 30-minute lessons resulting with a minimum passing rating of “meets standards”. Retest is allowed for the end-of-course exam.

ACADEMIC POLICIES:

Academic Integrity. The uncompromising adherence to a code of ethics, morality, conduct, scholarship and other values related to academic activity. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating and misrepresentation. Failure on the part of any individual to practice academic integrity reflects discredit both on the individual and their military service. Individuals who violate EOS academic policies may be subject to adverse administrative actions including disenrollment from school. Additionally, military members may also be subject to discipline in accordance with the UCMJ.

Academic Freedom. The privilege of debate with discretion on any subject related to curricula within the EOS instructional environment requires application of the principle of academic freedom and the guarantee of non-attribution.

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Course Attendance: EOS courses are considered mandatory formations. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Any request to miss class will be coordinated with the course director and approved by the unit commander.

Student Tobacco Use Policy. EOS Students are permitted to use tobacco products in Designated Tobacco Use Areas (DTA’s) when approved by a faculty or staff member. At no time should the use of tobacco products interfere with training or infringe on the rights of others to live in a tobacco free environment. Tobacco includes all products that may be configured to deliver nicotine (AFI 40-102, Tobacco Free Living). Designated smoking areas must be located and maintained IAW AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction.

Student Alcohol Policy. The EOS has a unique training mission. Courses often involve the use of highly specialized equipment, weapons and ammunition. It is mandatory that our students be both physically and mentally prepared for training. Therefore, students will not report for duty under the influence of alcohol nor consume alcoholic beverages while on duty, including during meals and breaks throughout the training day. Since a student's training day may include hours outside the normal duty day, the duty day will be determined by the course director/instructor. Violations by military members may be punished IAW the UCMJ. For civilian students, a violation may result in disenrollment and disciplinary action by their unit of assignment.

COURSE OUTLINE:

LESSON TITLE REMARKS

DISTANCE LEARNING

Students must complete 16 lessons within ADLS.

Lessons fall within four areas: Teaching Theory, Curriculum Development, Presentation Skills, and Evaluation.

Must be completed prior to attending the resident portion of the course.

CRITERION REFERENCED EVALUATION

Lesson Objective: Comprehend the rational for selecting criterion reference evaluation for expeditionary operations courses.

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between Norm Reference and Criterion

Reference evaluation

2. Explain why criterion reference evaluation is best suited for expeditionary training

3. Explain the concept of teaching to “Student Mastery”

Main Points:

1. Norm vs. Criterion Reference Evaluation

2. Evaluation System for Expeditionary Operations Training

3. Teaching to Mastery

EXECUTING THE TEACHING PLAN

Lesson Objective: Comprehend delivery techniques used to execute the teaching plan

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe techniques used to deliver effective introductions

2. Describe techniques used to deliver effective transitions

3. Describe techniques used to deliver content effectively

4. Describe techniques used to deliver effective conclusions

1. Techniques used to deliver effective introductions

2. Techniques used to deliver effective transitions

3. Techniques used to deliver content effectively

4. Techniques used to deliver effective conclusions

Analyzing Delivery Skills – Lesson 1

Lesson Objective: Analyze instructor delivery skills.

Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement attention steps

2. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement motivation steps

3. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement overviews

4. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement external transitions

5. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement delivery skills (movement, gestures, mannerisms, eye contact, voice quality, and articulation)

6. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement questioning techniques

7. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement lesson plan personalization

8. Point out techniques for improving delivery skills

9. Criticize sub-standard delivery skills

10. Criticize unprofessional behavior

1. Effective Lesson Introductions

2. Effective Transitioning

3. Effective Material Delivery

4. Effective Questioning techniques

5. Effective Personalization

6. Improving Delivery Skills

7. Effective Lesson Conclusions

USING TRAINING AIDS EFECTIVELY

Lesson Objective: Comprehend techniques for using training aids effectively.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose of visual aids

2. Identify Do’s and Don’ts when using PowerPoint

3. Describe methods for using video’s during presentations

4. Explain proper delivery skills when using projected media

5. Explain proper delivery skills when using instructor presented media

1. Effective Visual Aids Definition

2. Do’s and Don’ts for When Using PowerPoint

3. Proper Delivery Skills When Using Projected Media

4. Proper Delivery Skills When Using Instructor Presented

Media

LESSON PLAN REVIEW FOR LESSON 2

Lesson Objective: Analyze the quality of lesson planning.

1. Point out poorly written objectives

2. Differentiate between simple and complex objectives

3. Infer how teaching strategies will affect student mastery

Main Points:

1. Analyzing the Lesson Objectives

2. Analyzing the Lesson Strategy

3. Analyzing the teaching Plan (Part II)

ANALYZING DELIVERY SKILLS-LESSON 2

Lesson Objective: Analyze instructor delivery skills.

1. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement attention steps

2. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement motivation steps

3. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement overviews

4. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement external transitions

5. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement delivery skills (movement, gestures, mannerisms, eye contact, voice quality, and articulation)

6. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement questioning techniques

7. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement lesson plan personalization

8. Point out techniques for improving delivery skills

9. Criticize sub-standard delivery skills

10. Criticize unprofessional behavior

Main Points:

1. Effective Lesson Introductions

2. Effective Transitioning

3. Effective Material Delivery

4. Effective Questioning techniques

5. Effective Personalization

6. Improving Delivery Skills

USING QUESTIONS EFFECTIVELY

Lesson Objective: Comprehend how to incorporate questioning techniques throughout your lesson.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe question types

2. Explain how to incorporate effective questions throughout a lesson

3. Identify appropriate and inappropriate places to use questions within a lesson plan

Main Points:

1. Using Questions to Promote Learning

2. Incorporating Effective Questions Throughout Your lesson

EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION SKILLS

Lesson Objective: Comprehend how effective presentation skills impact learning outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how gestures can be used to enhance learning

2. Explain how movement can be used to enhance learning

3. Explain how mannerisms can affect learning outcomes

4. Explain how instructor positioning can be used to enhance learning

5. Differentiate between effective and in-effective mannerisms

6. List the two critical attributes of eye contact

7. Describe how to give effective eye contact

8. Explain how eye contact can be used to enhance learning

9. Explain proper techniques for using a confidence monitor

10. Explain how attributes of good voice quality can enhance learning

11. Explain how attributes of good articulation can be used to enhance learning

12. List instructor behaviors that would be considered unprofessional

Main Points:

1. How gestures and movement can be used to enhance learning

2. How to give effective eye contact

3. Importance of voice quality

4. Importance of good articulation

5. Professionalism in the classroom

MAINTAINING CONTROL IN THE CLASSROOM

Lesson Objective: Know common classroom control problems and how to address them.

Learning Objectives:

1. List common types of classroom control problems

2. Describe techniques for addressing selected classroom control problems

3. Identify responsibilities outlined in EOSI 36-100 relating to classroom control

Main Points:

1. Students Who Challenge Your Comments/Materials

2. Attention Seekers and Student Who Dominate Discussions

3. Silent or non-participative students

4. Students Using Inappropriate Language

5. Inattentive Students

LESSON PLAN REVIEW FOR LESSON 3

Lesson Objective: Analyze the quality of lesson planning.

1. Point out poorly written objectives

2. Differentiate between simple and complex objectives

3. Infer how teaching strategies will affect student mastery

Main Points:

1. Analyzing the Lesson Objectives

2. Analyzing the Lesson Strategy

3. Analyzing the teaching Plan (Part II) Analyzing Delivery Skills – Lesson 3

Cognitive Objective: Analyzes instructor delivery skills.

Cognitive Samples of Behavior:

1. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement attention steps

2. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement motivation steps

3. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement overviews

4. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement external transitions

5. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement delivery skills (movement, gestures, mannerisms, eye contact, voice quality, and articulation)

6. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement questioning techniques

7. Distinguish between acceptable and needs improvement lesson plan personalization

8. Point out techniques for improving delivery skills

9. Criticize sub-standard delivery skills

10. Criticize unprofessional behavior

Main Points:

1. Effective Lesson Introductions

2. Effective Transitioning

3. Effective Material Delivery

4. Effective Questioning techniques

5. Effective Personalization

6. Improving Delivery Skills