Virtual Classroom
This 90 minute session will explore the practical use of questions and build on the Q&A study that you have completed so far.
The ability to use questions effectively is a key part of taking a client-centred approach to training.
Useful links:
Recognising the importance of using efficient Q&A
Understanding the principles of Q&A
Types of questions
Use of 5 whys
Embedded commands, action questions
Understand the importance of active listening
Recognise the relationship with the Part 3 Test Marking Sheet
Currently, CPD is voluntary as far as the DVSA is concerned - this is unlikely to change - however, as far as your business is concerned continued professional and personal development is essential if you want to join the ranks of the fraction of full time instructors in the UK who currently charge £35 or more for their day-to-day lessons. One of the most powerful ways of maintaining a 'development habit' is to regularly and formally reflect on your day-to-day-work.
Encouraging learners to reflect
"We don't learn from experience... We learn from reflecting on experience." - exploring reflective practise
'More detailed' reflective questions - Developing your reflective skills
Understanding the importance of using of Reflective Practice within driver training
Recognising Reflective Practice Techniques
Be able to develop your own Reflective Practice skills
The importance of building Reflective Practice into driving lessons
Understand how to use Reflective Practice to change behaviours
Recognise the relationship with the Part 3 Test Marking Sheet
With a client-centred approach the learner is in control of, and takes responsibility for, the learning. The instructor facilitates the process. For this to work well the modern instructor needs considerably more skill than the old style driving 'expert'.
Understand the importance of Client Centred Learning within driver training
Recognise the principles of CCL/TCL (Student centred/Teacher centred)
Understand the different CCL techniques
Develop the ability to use CCL techniques and know when to use them.
Recognise the relationship with the Part 3 Test Marking Sheet
All lessons need a clear plan - otherwise they often become 'aimless drives' which can leave the learner with a feeling that they have not really learned anything. This would obviously be a disaster at Part-Three...
The overview of the Lesson planning project
Driver choice
Topic choice
Route choice
Adopting the plan
Goal setting and reflection
In this session you will consider the professional and training aspects of teaching your very first driving lesson to a paying customer... And of course, for continued success, the basic principles will continue to apply to every lesson throughout your career.
How to book your 1st lesson
Preparing the car
T&C’s
What to teach
Where to teach
Keeping records-accounts-registering for tax and student records
Recognise the relationship with the Part 3 Test Marking Sheet