Great instructors do more than deliver information—they create learning experiences that inspire understanding, confidence, and continued improvement.
This interactive, on-snow course explores practical teaching strategies that help instructors better understand their students, adapt to changing needs, and create engaging, effective lessons. Through guided practice, discussion, teaching activities, and peer feedback, participants will strengthen their ability to plan purposeful lessons, facilitate meaningful learning experiences, and provide feedback that promotes lasting performance changes.
Whether you’re looking to become a more versatile instructor or prepare for a future Level II assessment, this course will provide practical tools you can immediately apply in your lessons.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary based on group needs and will typically include:
- Practicing strategies to assess student motivations, understanding, and performance throughout a lesson.
- Exploring ways to adapt pacing, terrain, activities, and communication to meet changing learner needs.
- Experimenting with guided discovery, exploration, play, and other learner-centered teaching approaches.
- Practicing meaningful feedback that improves understanding and performance.
- Teaching peer groups followed by guided reflection.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
- Develop more purposeful, student-centered lesson plans.
- Refine the ability to adapt teaching strategies based on student needs and learning.
- Improve the use of feedback and reflection to enhance student understanding and performance.
- Reflect on their own teaching decisions and identify strategies for continued professional growth.
Prerequisite(s):
Discipline Level I Certified
Recommended Learning Resources:
- PSIA-AASI Teaching Snowsports Manual
- PSIA-AASI Teaching Skills Performance Guide
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Personal alpine equipment suitable for all-mountain green, blue and entry level black terrain.
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