Transcript CULP TEAM LEADER TRAINING - University of North Georgia

Leadership Excellence
For the Nation
CULP TEAM LEADER TRAINING
**CADET ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING
TEAM**
Leaders for Life
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
TLO: Student is thoroughly knowledgeable and
prepared to lead his/her cadets on a CELTT mission.
ELO#1: Student understands the purpose of the
CELTT mission
ELO#2: Student understands the role of the DOI
ELO#3: Student is thoroughly familiar with the CELTT
textbook and lesson planning
ELO#4: Student understands the fundamentals of
organizing and teaching a language/culture class
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CELTT Objective: ELO#1
The primary purpose of the CELTT program is to foster
individualized interaction between a US Army ROTC
Cadet and a host-country military partner in the medium
of the English Language.
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ROLE OF the DOI: ELO#2
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Coordinate academic agenda and schedule
Liaise with all stakeholders
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Familiarize cadets with CELTT resource material
Build rapport with cadets
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Act as EFL/ESL resource for language issues
Work closely with partner nation POCs
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Observe participant discussions and provide guidance
for enhanced interaction
• Provide formal instruction as necessary to
initiate/facilitate learning experiences
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CELTT TOOLS: ELO#3
• Textbook—Discussion topics for CELTT
• MC Handbook
• TCC Country Information Publications
• School Supplies/other instructional material
• Computer/Projector
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Proposed CELTT Schedule: ELO#3
ROTC Cadet and Host-Country Partner will have:
• Up to five hours of interaction per day
• Five days a week
• For three-week rotations
• Total up to 75 hours of contact
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ROLE OF THE TEAM LEADER: ELO#4
• ACKNOWLEDGE
• DOI as a member of the team
• DOI as SME for classroom training
• DOI has no military responsibility
• INCLUDE
• DOI in all lesson planning
• DOI as trainer of cadet instructors
• DOI in all appropriate functions
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TEAM LEADER TASKS: ELO#4
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Incorporate the DOI as a FULL TEAM MEMBER
• Acknowledge as SME/classroom leader
• Assist the DOI with lesson planning
• Attempt to learn (with DOI) level of proficiency of class
• Work with DOI (HN POC) to adjust instructional level as
needed
• Watch for acceptable cadet:student ratio—4/5 to 1 is preferred
• Lead daily review with DOI of cadet classroom performance
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Were students engaged?
Students placed in small groups
Cadets elaborating when a student speaks
Cadets asking for more info (not just yes/no answers)
Cadets helping with pronunciation
CADET TASKS: ELO#4
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Textbook familiarity
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Lesson Planning
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Daily class review with peers/TL
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Utilize the classroom “tips” for effective teaching
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Act to include all students in the lesson
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Draw out host country students with own experiences
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LESSONS LEARNED: ELO#4
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DOI in charge of the classroom
DOI/MC/TL communicate early and often
MC/TL ID the DOI to the Embassy
Use the textbook as a planning tool—not all inclusive
Skits/drama/etc are a force multiplier in learning
Ensure supplies are available
Know the English proficiency of the class
DOIs pay their own way—but can join in on freebies
DOI is part of the team and a huge resource
• Treat accordingly---include in team activities as desired
• Get a daily reflection from cadets to collect weekly
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US Army Cadet Command
Leaders for Life
Leadership Excellence
For the Nation