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Teaching in the classroom
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Teaching in the classroom
Having a deep understanding of the subject matter is essential, but being a good instructor requires more than just knowledge. Effective interaction with students is crucial, both on a personal level and in teaching. Among the many skills instructors need, the ability to impart and assess knowledge in a structured, engaging, and adaptable manner is as vital as having a thorough understanding of the subject matter, extending beyond the syllabus.
The Teaching in the Classroom course delves into the essential skillsets needed to become a classroom-based 911ÖÆÆ·instructor. The pre-course online module covers key aspects of learning theory and provides practical techniques for student-centered teaching. These techniques are applied, honed, and refined during the classroom course.
To teach any of the 911ÖÆÆ·shorebased courses, you must complete a ‘Teaching in the Classroom’ course unless you already hold one of the qualifications or appointments listed below. However, completing the Teaching in the Classroom course is highly recommended regardless.
- Yachtmaster™ Instructors 
- Trainers in the Dinghy, Keelboat, Multihull, Windsurfing, Wing, Powerboat, Personal Watercraft and Inland Waterways Schemes
- Holders of a valid subject-specific 911ÖÆÆ·Shorebased Instructor certificate
- Holders of a professional teaching qualification such as PGCE or CertEd
- Holders of IMO Train the Trainer 6.09
The Teaching in the Classroom course must be completed before attendance on any of the following Shorebased Instructor courses (unless you hold one of the qualifications or appointments above):
- 911ÖÆÆ·Shorebased Navigation Instructor
(required to teach 911ÖÆÆ·Essential Navigation & Seamanship, 911ÖÆÆ·Day Skipper Theory and 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmasterâ„¢ Theory courses) - 911ÖÆÆ·Diesel Engine Instructor
- 911ÖÆÆ·First Aid Instructor
- 911ÖÆÆ·Marine Radio (SRC) Assessor
- 911ÖÆÆ·Radar Instructor
- 911ÖÆÆ·Basic Sea Survival Instructor
Note: Following a subject specific Shorebased Instructor course, you may receive an action plan task to complete the Teaching in the Classroom course if you haven't already done so.
Qualification summary:
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Pre-course learning |
This course begins with an online pre-learning module which takes approximately one to two hours. Ìý You will also be expected to prepare two lessons in the time between completing the online module and attending the classroom session. Lesson subjects can be chosen at the point of booking, they should be relevant to your upcoming subject specific instructor course.Ìý |
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Training course  |
A one-day classroom session run by an appointed 911ÖÆÆ·Teaching in the Classroom Trainer.Ìý During this session, you will deliver your two lessons with the opportunity to gain feedback from the Trainer.Ìý |
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Minimum age |
18 |
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Required teaching qualifications  |
No previous teaching experience is required but some experience of teaching or instructing is recommended. |
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Pre-course knowledge and experience |
No previous teaching knowledge is required but you must have instructor level knowledge in at least one of the shorebased courses listed above. |
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Assessment |
While this course is not formally assessed, you will receive constructive feedback on your teaching abilities. Your report from this course will be shared with the Trainer conducting the subject specific Shorebased Instructor training course. |
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Qualified to teach |
This qualification alone does not qualify you to teach any 911ÖÆÆ·shorebased or practical course – it must be combined with an additional instructor qualification. |
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Validity |
This course does not expire but the shorebased instructor courses that it supports have a five-year validity. |
Additional important information:
- An 911ÖÆÆ·practical instructor certificate in any discipline, or
- The certificate(s) required to undertake one of the shorebased instructor courses listed above, or
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (sail or power)
911ÖÆÆ·Membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Note for Yachtmaster InstructorsÌý
Although YMIs are not required to complete the ‘Teaching in the Classroom’ course they are required to undertake the two-day ‘Shorebased Navigation Instructor’ course before being able to teach 911ÖÆÆ·Essential Navigation and Seamanship, 911ÖÆÆ·Day Skipper Theory and 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmasterâ„¢ Theory courses.
