Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TSAT-0009
Organization's ID:
IDC-ACY-TRNCTR
Organization:
Transportation Security Administration
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
40 hours (1 week)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 instructor training
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to design and develop a TSA course lesson, which the students deliver on the final day of the course. During the 5-day program, students learn principles, methods and techniques that are important to their success as instructors.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate the ten principles of adult learning and motivation in an instructional session
  • Write performance objectives that are a clear statement of what the student will be required to do at the end to achieve the terminal performance objective of the lesson
  • Demonstrate the steps for creating a power point presentation
  • Select the type of assessment to assess student mastery of the instructional session
  • Employ delivery techniques that will enhance student learning
  • Employ techniques to manage disruptive student behavior in order to enhance learning in accordance with proven classroom management and adult learning methodologies

General Topics:

  • Developing presentation skills
  • Exploring the different types of learners (visual, audio, kinesthetic)
  • Differentiating between andragogy and pedagogy
  • Examining the principles of instruction
  • Organizing material for the learner's use
  • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of instructors
  • Managing the training environment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials