Continuing Instructor Training

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6. CONTINUING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Continuing training that maintains and improves instructional and technical skills should be provided

following initial instructor qualification. All instructors should be evaluated at least annually by

training management or a training supervisor. These evaluations and any necessary corrective

measures should be documented as identified in Section 8. Continuing training in instructional skills

should focus on correcting weaknesses identified by instructor evaluations and the development of

desired competencies. Continuing training in technical skills should maintain and improve those

skills necessary to provide effective instruction.

6.1 Instructional Skills Continuing Training

Activities that maintain and improve instructional skills may be conducted in group settings

(lecture/discussion, role-playing methods, etc.), or may be accomplished through self-paced

instruction and one-on-one sessions with peer instructors. Continuing instructional skills training

should be provided to all personnel with training assignments. Continuing training requirements may

be satisfied by attending or instructing the sessions. Continuing training requirements may also be

met by completing applicable seminars or courses offered by outside consultants or academic

institutions. Continuing training should be formally tracked and evaluated for its contribution to staff

instructional effectiveness. Results should be documented as identified in Section 8.

Subjects appropriate for instructional skills continuing training may include the following:

Refresher topics from initial instructional skills training

New and advanced instructional techniques and methods

Changes in regulations, standards, and procedures

Organizational changes that may affect job responsibilities and interrelationships

Performance deficiencies identified during instructor evaluations

Industry trends and generic problems identified by assist and review visits.