Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
It is Finished
I am happy to say that the two candidates are now Scuba Instructors. Their six months of hard work have payed off.
Now comes the real learning!
The card is just a piece of plastic, you are what is important. How you conduct yourself, the knowledge you command and the way you share it with others is the measure that is seen. Represent yourself well, represent those who trained you, well.
All eyes are upon you, everyone will be listening with keen ears. You can no longer dive without being viewed as a professional, an open water scuba instructor. Make sure what people see, is something they want to be.
Think back now to the beginning, to the time you wanted to learn of the underwater world. Remember the awe and pure joy! Share this and your love of diving with your students. If you do this, you can't go wrong.
Congratulations John and Arbrey! I expect you to be better, better than me! Be Safe and have Fun!
Now comes the real learning!
The card is just a piece of plastic, you are what is important. How you conduct yourself, the knowledge you command and the way you share it with others is the measure that is seen. Represent yourself well, represent those who trained you, well.
All eyes are upon you, everyone will be listening with keen ears. You can no longer dive without being viewed as a professional, an open water scuba instructor. Make sure what people see, is something they want to be.
Think back now to the beginning, to the time you wanted to learn of the underwater world. Remember the awe and pure joy! Share this and your love of diving with your students. If you do this, you can't go wrong.
Congratulations John and Arbrey! I expect you to be better, better than me! Be Safe and have Fun!
Friday, July 1, 2011
1 Jul 11 What was done
Classroom Teaching Presentations
Open Water Brief/Debrief1 15 Jun 11 JB TSP
Number Date Presenter Topic
1 23 Feb 11 JB Scuba Mask
1 23 Feb 11 AS Snorkel
2 16 Mar 11 JB Wet Suit
2 16 Mar 11 AS Buoyancy Compensator
3 23 Mar 11 JB Scuba Mask
3 23 Mar 11 AS Snorkel
4 23 Mar 11 JB Wet Suit
4 23 Mar 11 AS Buoyancy Compensator
5 30 Mar 11 JB Scuba Tank
5 30 Mar 11 AS Safety Skills
6 6 Apr 11 JB MOD
6 6 Apr 11 AS Best Mix
7 14 Apr 11 JB Best Mix
7 14 Apr 11 AS MOD
8 20 Apr 11 JB NOAA Oxygen Table
8 20 Apr 11 AS Equivalent Air Depth
9 27 Apr 11 JB Deep Diving
9 27 Apr 11 AS Search and Recovery
10 4 May 11 AS Boyle's Law
10 11 May 11 JB Boyle's Law
11 11 May 11 AS Charles Law
11 18 May 11 JB Amonton's Law
12 25 May 11 JB Negligence Flow Chart
12 25 May 11 AS Amontons' Law
13 4 Jun 11 JB Preventing Dive Accidents
13 4 Jun 11 AS Environmental Awareness
14 8 Jun 11 JB General Gas Law
14 8 Jun 11 AS Air Consumption
15 8 Jun 11 JB Preventing Dive Accidents
15 8 Jun 11 AS Buoyancy Compensator
16 15 Jun 11 JB Divemaster
16 15 Jun 11 AS MOD
17 15 Jun 11 JB Amontons' Law
18 22 Jun 11 JB Best Mix
18 22 Jun 11 AS Boyle's Law
19 22 Jun 11 JB Scuba Tank
19 22 Jun 11 AS Buoyancy Compensator
20 30 Jun 11 JB General Gas Law
20 30 Jun 11 AS Boyle's Law
Open Water Brief/Debrief
1 15 Jun 11 AS TSP
2 22 Jun 11 JB CSSP
2 22 Jun 11 AS CSSP
3 30 Jun 11 JB CSSP
3 30 Jun 11 AS CSSP
Confined Water Presentations
Number Date Presenter Topic
1 10 May 11 JB Partial Flood Mask
1 10 May 11 AS Alternate Air Share
2 17 May 11 AS Gear Don
2 24 May 11 JB Regulator Recoveries
3 17 May 11 AS Fin Don
3 1 Jun 11 JB Finning
4 17 May 11 AS Share Air
4 1 Jun 11 JB Hover
5 17 May 11 AS No mask swim
5 1 Jun 11 JB Scuba Rescue
6 24 May 11 AS Snorkel
6 7 Jun 11 JB Pike Skin Dive
7 1 Jun 11 AS Mask Clears
7 7 Jun 11 JB Surface Scuba Unit Remove/Replace
8 1 Jun 11 AS Neutral Buoyancy
8 7 Jun 11 JB Scuba Rescue
9 1 Jun 11 AS Scuba Rescue
9 21 Jun 11 JB Mask Clears
10 21 Jun 11 JB Hover
10 21 Jun 11 AS Share Air
11 21 Jun 11 AS Snorkel
12 23 Jun 11 AS Pike Skin Dive
13 23 Jun 11 AS Mask full flood/ remove/ replace
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Last Night of Training Day 28 Academics
Tonight was the last night of Scuba Instructor training for John Branch and Arbrey Stiefer.
Tonight the Instructor Candidates presented Boyle's law, General Gas law and both gave a complete Open water Brief and Debrief.
Both IC's show command of the knowledge, organization and innovation.
Saturday they will demonstrate to another Instructor Trainer and Course Director what skills they have and if they believe that each is competent to teach their own loved one.
No endorsement can be higher!
After nearly one half of a year of training, I believe these men are ready to become Open Water Scuba Instructors. Saturday they will prove it.
Tonight the Instructor Candidates presented Boyle's law, General Gas law and both gave a complete Open water Brief and Debrief.
Both IC's show command of the knowledge, organization and innovation.
Saturday they will demonstrate to another Instructor Trainer and Course Director what skills they have and if they believe that each is competent to teach their own loved one.
No endorsement can be higher!
After nearly one half of a year of training, I believe these men are ready to become Open Water Scuba Instructors. Saturday they will prove it.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Last week of Training, Day 23,24,25,26 and 27
Since the last posting much has happened. Two academic and two water sessions completed with Gary Peacock (NAUI Instructor), Billy Hunter (NAUI Instructor) was also in attendence for some of the training.
In water presentations were given on: mask clears, Hover, Share air, snorkel, Pike dive, mask clears with remove and replace.
Classroom presentions were given on: Best mix, Scuba tank, Boyles law, BC, Nitrox MOD.
Last night we finished the final chapter, Chapter 18, The Business of Diving and did a final review of materials to be tested on.
Tomorrow night, polished and professional presentations.
Time to buckle down and do what you need to do!
Instructor check out this weekend at Clear Springs Scuba Park.
In water presentations were given on: mask clears, Hover, Share air, snorkel, Pike dive, mask clears with remove and replace.
Classroom presentions were given on: Best mix, Scuba tank, Boyles law, BC, Nitrox MOD.
Last night we finished the final chapter, Chapter 18, The Business of Diving and did a final review of materials to be tested on.
Tomorrow night, polished and professional presentations.
Time to buckle down and do what you need to do!
Instructor check out this weekend at Clear Springs Scuba Park.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Day 22 Academics
This was make or break night. It was a double Make!!!
In attendance tonight were Instructors Valorie Hearn and Gary Peacock.
The IC's presented the General Gas Law, Air Consumption, Preventing Dive Accidents and the BC.
I saw some real work that has payed off! Now to finish strong!
For the next 2 weeks Instructor Gary Peacock will be manning the helm.
The IC's will give a New Leadership level presentation, 20 min. and a reworked Scuba presentation 10 min.. They will also give the open water presentation brief for scuba diving students, alternating between TSP and CSSP.
Things to concentrate on:
Polished and professional
Training aids
Correct terminology
Correct handouts
No negative or self demeaning comments
Practicing with board and training aids
Rework all your old presentations. Write an outline and give to the Instructor over each topic. Write out your confined water briefs. Fine tune the Open water brief and presentation.
Some facts: 4 months of training, 19 weeks, 23 sessions, 15 classroom presentations, 7/8 confined water presentations, 1 open water briefing, reviewed the standards and procedures, risk management handbook, chp. 13 risk management and insurance, chp. 16 teaching theory and instructional techniques, chp. 17 Teaching NAUI diving courses and programs.
That is all!
In attendance tonight were Instructors Valorie Hearn and Gary Peacock.
The IC's presented the General Gas Law, Air Consumption, Preventing Dive Accidents and the BC.
I saw some real work that has payed off! Now to finish strong!
For the next 2 weeks Instructor Gary Peacock will be manning the helm.
The IC's will give a New Leadership level presentation, 20 min. and a reworked Scuba presentation 10 min.. They will also give the open water presentation brief for scuba diving students, alternating between TSP and CSSP.
Things to concentrate on:
Polished and professional
Training aids
Correct terminology
Correct handouts
No negative or self demeaning comments
Practicing with board and training aids
Rework all your old presentations. Write an outline and give to the Instructor over each topic. Write out your confined water briefs. Fine tune the Open water brief and presentation.
Some facts: 4 months of training, 19 weeks, 23 sessions, 15 classroom presentations, 7/8 confined water presentations, 1 open water briefing, reviewed the standards and procedures, risk management handbook, chp. 13 risk management and insurance, chp. 16 teaching theory and instructional techniques, chp. 17 Teaching NAUI diving courses and programs.
That is all!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Day 21 Pool session
Only one IC tonight. On hand was Instructor Gary Peacock for critical evaluation. The night began with a scuba bailout.
The confined water presentations tonight were on surface gear remove and replace, and skin dive Pike dive. These were the best yet by John. Of note, John treaded water the entire time he was presenting the skill.
The IC was fortunate to have a scuba diver, who was trying out some new gear, to act as his student. The diver was run through the following skills: mask clears, regulator recoveries and out of air share alternate air. The diver then acted as a downed diver in the deep end for a scuba rescue.
After this the IC did a complete scuba diver skill set including hover. He was then asked to remove his scuba gear underwater, swim out clearing snorkel, return dive down, ditch mask and fins, surface, recover mask and fins, surface, recover scuba unit.
Some lessons learned...
1. Short and to the point, is sweet.
2. Endurance training is helpful.
3. Even the best have off nights.
4. Instructors must be able to perform well under all circumstances.
5. Perseverance pays off.
That is all! Big night tomorrow. Make or Break night.
The confined water presentations tonight were on surface gear remove and replace, and skin dive Pike dive. These were the best yet by John. Of note, John treaded water the entire time he was presenting the skill.
The IC was fortunate to have a scuba diver, who was trying out some new gear, to act as his student. The diver was run through the following skills: mask clears, regulator recoveries and out of air share alternate air. The diver then acted as a downed diver in the deep end for a scuba rescue.
After this the IC did a complete scuba diver skill set including hover. He was then asked to remove his scuba gear underwater, swim out clearing snorkel, return dive down, ditch mask and fins, surface, recover mask and fins, surface, recover scuba unit.
Some lessons learned...
1. Short and to the point, is sweet.
2. Endurance training is helpful.
3. Even the best have off nights.
4. Instructors must be able to perform well under all circumstances.
5. Perseverance pays off.
That is all! Big night tomorrow. Make or Break night.
Day 20 Academics
Class was early but productive!
The IC's gave presentations on Preventing Diving Accidents and Environmental Awarness. Fine tuning continues. The is always room for improvement to make it polished and professional. Good ideas were discussed for training aids.
We completed Chapter 17. And we saw the Ubertube in action!
Next week, pool skin and scuba confined water presentations, Pool brief, demonstration quality displays of all skills. Academics, make or break day on the 8th. This will be the day to decide if you go forward or if more training is required. Two presentations will be made, 1 professional level and one reworked scuba level. The full brief for dive location will be made. Lastly, chapter 18 will be covered, the business of diving.
Work hard, work hard now. This is the critical time.
The IC's gave presentations on Preventing Diving Accidents and Environmental Awarness. Fine tuning continues. The is always room for improvement to make it polished and professional. Good ideas were discussed for training aids.
We completed Chapter 17. And we saw the Ubertube in action!
Next week, pool skin and scuba confined water presentations, Pool brief, demonstration quality displays of all skills. Academics, make or break day on the 8th. This will be the day to decide if you go forward or if more training is required. Two presentations will be made, 1 professional level and one reworked scuba level. The full brief for dive location will be made. Lastly, chapter 18 will be covered, the business of diving.
Work hard, work hard now. This is the critical time.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Day 19 pool
We worked it out this night! Instructors Gary And Billy were on hand for some feedback.
The evening began with a bailout, have to concentrate on demonstration quality. Spare mask check was made. The IC next did a gear and mask off buddy breath swim exercise. This was followed by gear removal and swim away.
The IC then gave there confined water presentations over mask clears and finning.this was followed by scuba presentation on hovering and neutral buoyancy.
The IC then did Mask off hover. Next, they demonstrated an ow scuba rescue.
Good class this night, but always room for improvement.
The evening began with a bailout, have to concentrate on demonstration quality. Spare mask check was made. The IC next did a gear and mask off buddy breath swim exercise. This was followed by gear removal and swim away.
The IC then gave there confined water presentations over mask clears and finning.this was followed by scuba presentation on hovering and neutral buoyancy.
The IC then did Mask off hover. Next, they demonstrated an ow scuba rescue.
Good class this night, but always room for improvement.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Day 18 academics
Tonight we had the talk...
The IC's were given the instructor evaluation requirements again. We went over the classroom presentation, the confined water presentation, the open water brief/debrief presentation requirements. I emphasized that all skills should be demonstration quality and the any skill could be asked of them.
We will decided on June 8th, to proceed to evaluation or not. This is a question that they must ask themselves and that I will evaluate on that day.
Classroom presentations were given on the Negligence flow chart and Amontons' law. We reviewed the standards and procedures.
Next week, we cover chapter 17 in the leadership manuel. The ICs will give a leadership level classroom presentation. They will also begin the brief/debrief for CSSP and TSP. Each IC will give one skin diver and one scuba diver confined water presentation.
Time to nut up or shut up boys! Study Hard starting now!
That is all.
The IC's were given the instructor evaluation requirements again. We went over the classroom presentation, the confined water presentation, the open water brief/debrief presentation requirements. I emphasized that all skills should be demonstration quality and the any skill could be asked of them.
We will decided on June 8th, to proceed to evaluation or not. This is a question that they must ask themselves and that I will evaluate on that day.
Classroom presentations were given on the Negligence flow chart and Amontons' law. We reviewed the standards and procedures.
Next week, we cover chapter 17 in the leadership manuel. The ICs will give a leadership level classroom presentation. They will also begin the brief/debrief for CSSP and TSP. Each IC will give one skin diver and one scuba diver confined water presentation.
Time to nut up or shut up boys! Study Hard starting now!
That is all.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Day 17 Pool Session
Tonight was a good night. Lots of learning happened this night. The two IC's were in attendence as well as Instructor Gary Peacock.
Skills performed: Scuba Bail out, Remove scuba gear under water with swim out, Ditch mask/fins/snorkel (MFS), breath hold swim 25 meters, dive and recover MFS, Pike dive to recover MFS, Pike dive to recover scuba unit, tread water with scuba unit with out air in BC.
Two confined water presentations were given. 1 regulator recoveries and 2 mask floods.
Following this, scuba unit was ditched and skin diving began. After skin diving several hundred yards, the IC did an additional 100 yard tired diver tow.
A good night. Learning points: every skill should be demonstration quality, following the format and reading notes is good in the confined water brief, slow is good,
practice, practice, practice
Skills performed: Scuba Bail out, Remove scuba gear under water with swim out, Ditch mask/fins/snorkel (MFS), breath hold swim 25 meters, dive and recover MFS, Pike dive to recover MFS, Pike dive to recover scuba unit, tread water with scuba unit with out air in BC.
Two confined water presentations were given. 1 regulator recoveries and 2 mask floods.
Following this, scuba unit was ditched and skin diving began. After skin diving several hundred yards, the IC did an additional 100 yard tired diver tow.
A good night. Learning points: every skill should be demonstration quality, following the format and reading notes is good in the confined water brief, slow is good,
practice, practice, practice
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Private Scuba Training
My good friend Gary Peacock is offering private instruction. You can see more information by going to his website.
Gary Peacock NAUI Instructor Site
http://www.garypeacock.com/Home_Page.php
He has my highest endorsement! I bet you are wondering why, right? Well you could say I helped him on his path to becoming a most excellent Instructor. So if there are any problems at all come see me, as I was part of his training. Gary is doing what every instructor dreams, exceeding all expectations.
You can bet one thing for sure, I would not endorse him if I did not trust him with my most Loved Ones. That Is the Best thing I can say.
He loves diving and teaching you to dive!
Gary Peacock NAUI Instructor Site
http://www.garypeacock.com/Home_Page.php
He has my highest endorsement! I bet you are wondering why, right? Well you could say I helped him on his path to becoming a most excellent Instructor. So if there are any problems at all come see me, as I was part of his training. Gary is doing what every instructor dreams, exceeding all expectations.
You can bet one thing for sure, I would not endorse him if I did not trust him with my most Loved Ones. That Is the Best thing I can say.
He loves diving and teaching you to dive!
Day 16 academics
Tonight only one IC was available. In attendance was instructor Gary Peacock.
A presentation was given on Amontons law.
Serious headway is being made. Lots of suggestions were offered.
Correct terminology is a must! Some good ideas were tossed around for training aids.
IC's must have command of the master book, the leadership and instruction book, risk management and the S&P.
Next week confined water presentation on Tuesday,Wednesday another classroom presentation, leadership level. We will begin the S&P.
That is all!
A presentation was given on Amontons law.
Correct terminology is a must! Some good ideas were tossed around for training aids.
IC's must have command of the master book, the leadership and instruction book, risk management and the S&P.
Next week confined water presentation on Tuesday,Wednesday another classroom presentation, leadership level. We will begin the S&P.
That is all!
Day 15 pool session
Tonight only one candidate was available. A good opportunity presented itself. A student in open water missed a class. The IC was given the opportunity to take over and present the confined water session. Things started pretty well, the prescribed format was followed... Initially! Then as we found out, old dive master habits die hard. The format must be followed, on everything, it is a confined water presentation.
Donning gear at poolside, fin donning with buddy, giant stride entry, underwater gear remove and replace, surface r/r, alternate air share, mask clears, hover was all gone over with the student.
The IC did gear removal, air off, swim to surface, ditch m/f/s , 25 yard underwater swim with booties on, m/f/s replace, breath hold gear replacement.
All and all a good evening! Thanks for the evaluation by Instructor Gary Peacock.
Use a copy of the confined water format! That is all.
Donning gear at poolside, fin donning with buddy, giant stride entry, underwater gear remove and replace, surface r/r, alternate air share, mask clears, hover was all gone over with the student.
The IC did gear removal, air off, swim to surface, ditch m/f/s , 25 yard underwater swim with booties on, m/f/s replace, breath hold gear replacement.
All and all a good evening! Thanks for the evaluation by Instructor Gary Peacock.
Use a copy of the confined water format! That is all.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Day 14 academics
Tonight two of the gas laws were covered. Arbrey presented Charles law, John presented Boyles law.
Everyone has the format down. Now working on content and professional delivery.
We had the good fortune to have Instructor Gary Peacock present. He gave feedback on the presentations.
Chapter 16 was finally completed. This chapter involves in depth conversations about being an instructor and what it entails transferring your knowledge to someone else.
Realizing when your students succeed, you succeed. That the greatest achievement is when the student surpasses the instructor! This is when you have done your job. Instructors leave a legacy, a representation of themselves in their students. Make it a good one.
Next week, each candidate will present a confined water presentation. We may go over a few skills, demonstration quality. Work on some endurance and breath holding. Classroom will be two more presentations and taking a look at the s&p.
Let's go divers time get busy!
Everyone has the format down. Now working on content and professional delivery.
We had the good fortune to have Instructor Gary Peacock present. He gave feedback on the presentations.
Chapter 16 was finally completed. This chapter involves in depth conversations about being an instructor and what it entails transferring your knowledge to someone else.
Realizing when your students succeed, you succeed. That the greatest achievement is when the student surpasses the instructor! This is when you have done your job. Instructors leave a legacy, a representation of themselves in their students. Make it a good one.
Next week, each candidate will present a confined water presentation. We may go over a few skills, demonstration quality. Work on some endurance and breath holding. Classroom will be two more presentations and taking a look at the s&p.
Let's go divers time get busy!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day 13 First pool session
Tonight each instructor candidate gave a confined water presentation, partial mask flood and alternate air source air share. They next performed a complete skill cycle. Their gear configuration was gone over. They finished up with swimming.
Some things were learned, preparing with notes, demonstrating to standard, carrying an extra mask. Conditioning begins.
Some things were learned, preparing with notes, demonstrating to standard, carrying an extra mask. Conditioning begins.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Day 12
One diver was suspiciously absent...
Great presentation on Boyles law tonight. Will finish Chapter 16 when all divers present. Went over the student to instructor ratios tonight.
Expect to be in the pool next tuesday. Each diver will give a confined water presentation on a single skill.
Next week, more presentations on the gas laws.
Great presentation on Boyles law tonight. Will finish Chapter 16 when all divers present. Went over the student to instructor ratios tonight.
Expect to be in the pool next tuesday. Each diver will give a confined water presentation on a single skill.
Next week, more presentations on the gas laws.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Day 11 Classroom Presentation to Advanced Scuba Class
Tonight the Candidates lectured and preformed a classroom Teaching Presentation to an Advanced Scuba Diving class. The topics were Search and Recovery followed by Deep Diving. It was the first experience with teaching to an actual class, not to just instructors!
I think a great amount of things were learned this evening. Command of Knowledge, Preparation, Practice, Outline, Organization and following the prescribed format!!!
Another presentation was also given on Lift Bags.
Critical evaluation was additionally provided by Instructor Peacock.
Next week first Pool session with a confined water presentation. This will be followed by classroom session where the divers will present a Leadership level or Master level class.
I think a great amount of things were learned this evening. Command of Knowledge, Preparation, Practice, Outline, Organization and following the prescribed format!!!
Another presentation was also given on Lift Bags.
Critical evaluation was additionally provided by Instructor Peacock.
Next week first Pool session with a confined water presentation. This will be followed by classroom session where the divers will present a Leadership level or Master level class.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Confined Water Teaching Presentation
•Confined water teaching presentation criteria
–Skill introduction
•[3] Was the importance or value established?
•[3] Was a statement of student performance objectives made?
•[3] Was the general sequence of the activity provided?
–Skill Practice and Evaluation
•[3] Was the exercise organized, safe, and controlled?
•[3] Was there a clear and accurate demonstration?
•[3] Was practice time efficient and observed?
•[3] Were skill deficiencies and errors identified and prescriptive coaching and remedial practice provided for?
•[3] Was there adequate student participation vs. passive listening or watching?
•[4] Was good use made of assistant(s)?
•[4] Was the exercise conducted enthusiastically?
•[4] Were appropriate games used effectively?
•[5] Was the presentation imaginative and innovative?
•[5] Was the exercise polished, smooth, and professional?
–Skill Transition
•[3] Were evaluations of student performance communicated to students?
•[3] Were key points identified?
•[4] Was good performance praised?
•[5] Were suggestions for practice and improvement made?
–Skill introduction
•[3] Was the importance or value established?
•[3] Was a statement of student performance objectives made?
•[3] Was the general sequence of the activity provided?
–Skill Practice and Evaluation
•[3] Was the exercise organized, safe, and controlled?
•[3] Was there a clear and accurate demonstration?
•[3] Was practice time efficient and observed?
•[3] Were skill deficiencies and errors identified and prescriptive coaching and remedial practice provided for?
•[3] Was there adequate student participation vs. passive listening or watching?
•[4] Was good use made of assistant(s)?
•[4] Was the exercise conducted enthusiastically?
•[4] Were appropriate games used effectively?
•[5] Was the presentation imaginative and innovative?
•[5] Was the exercise polished, smooth, and professional?
–Skill Transition
•[3] Were evaluations of student performance communicated to students?
•[3] Were key points identified?
•[4] Was good performance praised?
•[5] Were suggestions for practice and improvement made?
Sunday, April 24, 2011
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