Transcript Qualities of Good NCO Instructor
NCO Cadre Training
Qualities of Good NCO Instructor
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On your own do the following:
Write down 5 qualities that an good NCO instructor should have.
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In Pairs do the following:
Share your thoughts and then create a list of 10 qualities that you both agree on.
Qualities of Good NCO Instructor
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Sound Knowledge
Of the syllabus Of the system Of your cadets •
Role Model
- Your cadets looks to you as their immediate inspiration Be well turned out Be punctual Be approachable •
Presentation Skills
Use a variety of teaching methods Use visuals Use practical demonstrations Use Key Words •
Creative
Set the scene and paint a picture of what you are teaching Make your lesson exciting and engaging
Qualities of Good NCO Instructor
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Calmness
Stay calm, even when challenged by difficult situations Stay collected, make quick decisions and give clear orders Stay cool, a cadet will know very quickly how to wind you up!
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Positive Mental Attitude
Stay positive Stay philosophical Stay upbeat, even when it is dark, cold and difficult.
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Sense of Humour
This will go a long way to building relationships with your cadets.
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P assion
You are here because you want to be, you need to convey this to your cadets so enjoy yourself.
Qualities of Good NCO Instructor
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Respect
Your Officers Your fellow NCOs Your cadets •
Empathy
Understand how they feel Understand what is challenging about CCF, including all the little things •
Discipline
A system of discipline is in place, it will work for you if you use it.
You are not there to give punishments, leave that to a responsible Officer.
Be aware of any issues between your cadets and report any suspicions to an Officer.
Planning a Lesson using the Cadet Training Manual
• Every single aspect of Cadet Training is covered and clearly outlined in the Cadet Training Manual.
• This has been published by the MOD and is regularly updated with amendments when necessary e.g. when the A2 was issued an amendment call Pamphlet 5C was devised to cover training.
• The CTM is not the most exciting read but no lesson should ever be planned without it!
Planning a Lesson using the Cadet Training Manual
• Printing out pages from the Cadet Training Manual IS NOT A LESSON.
• You need to refer to the manual and plan your lesson accordingly.
• The Army use a method of Instruction called EDIP and the lesson must follow this outline: E – Explanation D – Demonstration I – Imitation
P – Practice
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Planning a Lesson using the Cadet Training Manual
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Take note of how much time should be allocated to a lesson, I have witnessed lots of very short lessons that do not cover material in enough depth.
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You all have lots of experience to speak from so pepper your lessons with stories, examples and memories as the cadets will respond to this.
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Don’t just stand there to read from a script. The explanation aspect should be the smallest part of the lesson.
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Follow this with a correct demonstration, use another NCO for this but brief him/her first!
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Then, get the cadets individually or in pairs to imitate what you have demonstrated, under your supervision and direction.
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Finally, the cadets should practice in small groups with an NCO.
Teaching a lesson
So, you have planned the most amazing lesson, ordered your stores, practised your explanation and demonstrations…why won’t they listen?!
Manner and bearing must be confident and show who is in charge.
Stand where you can be fully seen and properly heard.
Know what you are talking about, do not just read from a script.
Make the lesson varied and interesting, not even the keenest cadet enjoys marching round a Parade Square for 30 mins! Or being made to do endless and boring patrols.
Teaching a lesson
So, you have planned the most amazing lesson, ordered your stores, practised your explanation and demonstrations…why won’t they listen?!
Give the cadets an incentive… ‘If you do this…..then this will happen.’ This also works for discipline ‘If you choose to behave in this way then …will happen.’
Motivate your cadets and stay with them, do not walk off to have a chat with another NCO while they are practising…they will soon lose interest.
Finish the lesson with a summary, test their knowledge through questions…
Question
Pause
Point
Look forward to, ‘next week you will be learning….’
Planning a Lesson using the Cadet Training Manual
• Working in your pairs I would like you now to prepare the same lesson using the CTM, which will be projected on the screen and will be issued as a handout.
• Use the lesson plan template provided.
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