Aim To provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Moving Water courses.
Upon Successful Completion: The Moving Water Canoe Instructor Tandem is certified to:
Teach Moving Water Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem Courses Canoeing Basic Courses
Assist (no credit given) on the following courses: Moving Water Canoe Skills Intermediate Tandem
Mentor on the following courses Moving Water Canoe Instructor Tandem
Prerequisites Moving Water Intermediate Tandem and Solo Skills or With Permission of Instructor Trainer based on proof of prior learning of equivalent skill and knowledge. It is up to the paddler to prove to the instructor by means of evidence, demonstration, or assessment that experience has led to learning. It cannot be assumed that experience has led to learning. At least 18 years of age First Aid and CPR (16 hour)
Course Length 4 days minimum (Instructor Foundation work on “How to be an Instructor” is done at this level)
Class Ratio 1 Instructor: 8 Participants Instructor Trainer may paddle solo or have an Assistant or Mentor with them in their tandem canoe
Location Flatwater for MITH drills (figure eights) and Class I River(s)
Conditions Little to moderate Wind
Program Overview Day 1 Introductions 1. Paperwork and Housekeeping 2. About You (Instructor Trainer) 3. Participants Overview and expectations 1. Course content 2. How they pass 3. Question Content 1. Skill testing and new skill demonstrating (this can be done by participants but must be held to course standard by the IT) 2. Teaching and Mini Teaching Topics Testing: 2-3 skills (IDEAS Method) and 1-2 Theory (TELL ME Method) a. The following should be made available through resource material prior to the course. It also can be found on the PC website after candidates have registered for the Instructor course on the PC website: i. Becoming an Instructor ii. What does it mean to be an Instructor! iii. How to teach through IDEAS (introduce/demo/explain/activity/summary)and TELL ME Method, learning styles, etc. b. Peer and Instructor Trainer Evaluation (self evaluation not required) c. Have the candidates teach amongst themselves d. Critical Feedback (error and correction by everyone) e. Review and Refine how to teach, learning styles, etc. f. Fine tuning of paddling skills g. Mini Topics for the Instructor Trainer and Participants may include but not limited to i. Hazards ii. Group Management iii. Rescues 3. PC Administration, Course Registration, and “Where to Go from Here” Day 2 and 3 Continue with above co-teaching skill, manoeuvers, and leadership development activities Day 4 Discussion on possible Clinic topics, or “Test Day” or “Actually Teach a clinic or course to a group of candidates” At the discretion of the Instructor Trainer to do the following: Re-teach specific items/topics Re-evaluation of skills
Instructors Accredited to offer this Course: Moving Water Canoe Instructor Trainer Tandem Moving Water Canoe Instructor Trainer Intermediate Tandem Moving Water Canoe Instructor Trainer Advanced Tandem
Assessment
Moving Water Tandem Instructor Program Solo Requirement Tandem Instructors must have the ability to safely manoeuvre a tandem canoe solo in a controlled manner. Tandem Instructors Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic solo manoeuvres (such as sideslips, pivots, and turns) toward and away from their paddling side in a tandem canoe. Candidates must demonstrate controlled solo front ferries including eddy turns and peel outs. All solo manoeuvres must be demonstrated with the current on the paddler’s onside as well as offside.
Technical Skills All Introduction Moving Water Instructor candidates are expected to have a high degree of proficiency with Intermediate Moving Water Skills, including boat handling, rescue skills, navigation, and weather interpretation. Paddlers will be evaluated on their demonstration quality of their Introduction Moving Water Skills throughout the instructor program through observation and, where appropriate, specific skills testing and homework.
General Leadership Skills Introduction Moving Water Instructor candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills in a variety of situations including rescue scenarios, group management, and the daily routine of running an Introduction Moving Water Skills program.
Communication Speak clearly and effectively with students using a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication tools in a variety of conditions, both on and off the water.
Decision Making Make appropriate low, medium, and high consequence decisions based on gathered information, a clear understanding of the desired outcome, and their judgment. Reflect on these decisions, drawing important lessons to be incorporated into future decisions.
Conflict Resolution Manage intra-group conflict, honouring the need for privacy and empathy, while working toward the stated goals of the group.
Role Modeling Model appropriate behaviour in their social, verbal, non-verbal, and ethical actions.
Logistics Choose appropriate locations for the skill level and expectations of an Introduction Moving Water Skills course. The candidate must consider such factors as water levels, previous flooding, physical shoreline, weather, obvious hazards, skill of the group, and points of interest.
File a detailed paddling plan (float plan) with a responsible adult. The paddling plan will include alternative locations and routes, and any group specific considerations such as health, age, and disabilities.
Pack appropriate safety equipment including communication, first aid, shelter, insulation, food, and water. Instructor Candidates will also inspect the canoe and canoeing accessories of each participant before leaving the beach.
Instructorship Specifically, this course will focus on basic instructor skills including:
Instruction Present a written lesson plan for their two presentations made during the Instructor Course.
The lesson plan should include:
Each segment should be organized with:
Organize and present a 10 - 20 minute on-water session, teaching one of the strokes/manoeuvres appropriate for an Introduction Moving Water skill.
Organize and facilitate a 5 - 10 minute session on one of the theoretical knowledge sets appropriate to an Introduction Moving Water skill.
Each Instructor Candidate should know the Introduction Skill Course curriculum. Instructor Candidates may be called upon to give one or more short 2-5 minute general topic information sessions on short notice (lesson plans are not required).
Instructor Candidate must be given at least 24 hours notice of their topic whenever possible. Each on-water session will have a clearly delineated beginning, middle, and end.
Each session will have error detection and correction session based on Introduction Moving Water skill assessment standards:
Group management
Risk Assessment
Incident Management Self Uninjured students Injured students NOTE: This is more important than getting the scenario right
Teaching Theory Demonstrate a practical awareness of basic teaching concepts throughout the program by justifying actions and decisions in relation to these concepts.
Assessment Skills Assess a variety of technical and soft skills in relation to clearly defined objectives. Provide timely and accurate feedback to Participants.
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