Fundamentals of Instructor Training

Course Purpose

Introduce you to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross

Prepare you to teach Red Cross courses to diverse populations

Teach you the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross to ensure course consistency, quality and appropriate reporting

Course Objectives

Identify lines of service in the American Red Cross

Describe qualities or characteristics of Red Cross heroes and relate them to concepts of volunteerism and community involvement

Identify key chapter priorities

Course Objectives

Identify appropriate teaching methods and facilitation skills used in Red Cross courses

Describe ways an instructor can respond to individual and group learning needs

Recognize standard processes in Red Cross courses for assessing participant progress

Course Objectives

Respond appropriately to a specific learner concern

Identify ways the Red Cross ensures quality and consistency in course delivery

Articulate how you can serve your community

The Red Cross Mission

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The International Red Cross

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian, volunteer organization in the world, with over 175 member countries.

Guiding Principles

Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality

Structure of the Red Cross

National Headquarters

Local Chapter Board

Board of Governors

Local Red Cross

Definition of Learning

Process of change Acquisition of new knowledge, skills or

attitudes From study or life experiences Occurs over a period of time Lifelong process

Types of Learning

Affective Attitude and/or behavior

Cognitive New facts, concepts, skills

Psychomotor New motor skills

MARS

MMotivation

AAssociation

RRepetition

SSenses (use of)

Facilitating Discussions & Task Groups

Teaching Psychomotor Skills

Direction and instruction Ample practice time Reinforcement Corrective feedback Encouragement

Managing the Classroom

BBridging AAssigning tasks SSummarizing IIntervening CClimate Setting

Providing Feedback

In giving corrective feedback– Identify the error or behavior in a

nonjudgmental way. Define the results. Provide or describe the corrective action or

lead the participant to provide his or her own correction.

Assessing Progress

Is learning occurring? Are the learning objectives being met? Are participants applying knowledge and

skills?

Standards of Quality

Quality, consistency, and standardized delivery

Lesson plan based on well-defined objectives

Instructor follows the lesson plan and does not stray from the content and learning objectives

Authorized Providers

Outside companies, organizations or individuals that provide American Red Cross instructional programs

Representing the Red Cross

Ethical Behavior

Tell the truth Keep promises Respect individuals Be fair

5 Key Commitments

Organization Customers Task People Self