Description:
Designed for instructors preparing for the Teaching & People module of the Snowboard Level III Assessment, this event provides guided practice and feedback aligned with the National Certification Standards and Performance Guides. Participants will explore the expectations of the assessment while refining their ability to individualize learning experiences and manage the needs and dynamics of advanced-zone learners.
Participants should come prepared for two-days of high-performance, on-hill activities in varying conditions.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group and environmental conditions and will typically include:
- A review of the Level III Certification Standards, Performance Guide, assessment format, and performance expectations, with opportunities for questions and discussion.
- Peer teaching through scenarios relevant to advanced-zone students.
- Opportunities to give and receive feedback on teaching decisions, communication, individualization, learner engagement, and adaptability.
- Exploration of strategies for managing individual motivations and emotions while supporting productive group dynamics.
- Discussion of approaches for continually assessing learner needs and proactively adapting learning experiences..
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the event, successful participants will be able to:
- Gain greater clarity around the performance expectations of the Level III Teaching & People assessment.
- Improve their ability to individualize learning experiences while maintaining a cohesive experience for the group.
- Strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to individual motivations, emotions, and changing learner needs.
- Use feedback and self-reflection to identify strengths and priorities for continued development.
Prerequisite(s):
Discipline Level II Certified
Recommended Learning Resources:
- National Snowboard Certification Standards
- National Snowboard Performance Guide
- PSIA-AASI Teaching Snowsports Manual
- PSIA-AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
- Level III Snowboard Assessment Forms
- Eastern Region Website: Certification and Professional Development Pathways
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Snowboard equipment suitable for a variety of terrain and conditions, including freestyle terrain.
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