Introduction to Instruction 1 Workshop #901. Course Description Introduces attendees to the role of the AYSO instructor and the basic instructional skills

Introduction to Instruction

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Workshop #901

Course Description

Introduces attendees to the role of the AYSO

instructor and the basic instructional skills used to

present AYSO courses

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Learning ObjectivesTo introduce instructor candidates

to:• Basic teaching skills• What it means to be an AYSO

instructor• Basic presentation methods• Use of teaching plans• Use of visual aids• Asking and answering questions• Additional certification

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Course Outline• Introduction• What it Means To Be An AYSO Instructor• What Is AYSO Instruction • Knowing the AYSO Philosophies• What is Instruction• Available Resources• Using AYSO Approved Teaching Plans• Teaching Methods• Visual Aids• Questioning Techniques• eAYSO for Instructors• What's Next

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Before the course begins, take a quick survey.

Please take out a pen and paper andanswer the following question.

What are the 6 AYSO Philosophies?

The AYSO Philosophies

• Everyone Plays®

• Balanced Teams• Open Registration• Positive Coaching • Good

Sportsmanship• Player

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What it Means to Be an AYSO Instructor

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Why is AYSO Instruction Unique?

• The philosophies• Part of national

organization• AYSO culture• Focus on soccer with child

development in mind

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AYSO Vision Statement

Contains five key elements.

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The five key elements of the AYSO Vision

Statement• World class• Youth• Soccer programs• Enrich• Children

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AYSO Vision Statement

To provide world class youth soccer programs

that enrich children’s lives

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As AYSO Instructorswe are

The window to AYSO

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The AYSO Philosophies

Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open

Registration Positive Coaching Good

Sportsmanship Player

Development13

As AYSO Instructorswe are

The window to AYSO

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What is AYSO

instruction?

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Abilities Common to Adult Learners

The ability… To communicate

The ability…To learn

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Learning can be reinforced by:• Repetition

• Questioning

• Use of different methods of instruction

• Confirmation: examinations/quizzes/learning exercises

• Demonstration17

Available Resources

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Available ResourceseAYSO.org Course rosters, and volunteer

informationAYSO.orgTeaching plans and publicationsAYSO Supply Center and

AYSOtraining.org Documents and materials Region, Area, Section and National

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AYSO Supply Center Documents

AYSO Reference Book

AYSO Edition FIFA Laws of the Game

Coaching and Referee Manuals

Program Administration Manuals

Introduction to Instruction Resource Book

also found at www.aysotraining.org

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http://www.aysotraining.org/

For additional assistance contactRegion, Area, Section Staff and

National Staff

Advisory Commissions: Coach, Referee, Management, Tournament

National Office Staff

Experienced Instructors in the Region, Area, Section, NBOD and National Office.

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Using AYSOApproved Teaching

Plans

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General Information

All available at www.ayso.org

Use only current, approved teaching plans and adhere to specified time allotted

Variations may exist in format for teaching plans in the different disciplines -- coach, referee, management or other programs

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http://www.ayso.org/

Teaching Plans Provide

• A focus for learning

• Systematic teaching

• Consistent content across AYSO

• Identified teaching objectives

• Overall course organization

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Kinds of Teaching Plans

Course Plans: Teaching plans for a complete

courseLesson Plans: Teaching plans for individual

lessons, classes, modules, workshops, etc.

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Elements of a Course Plan

• Course Description

• Course Prerequisites

• Teaching Objectives

• Equipment and Materials

• Instructor Notes

• Course Outline

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Elements of a Lesson Plan

• Description• Goals• Attendee Materials• Instructor Equipment and Materials• List of Attachments• Introduction• Body of the Lesson Plan• Conclusion• Confirmation

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Sample Course and Lesson Plan U-8 Official Course

Change History

Aug 2003 Course created

July 2005 Course revised to include officiating U-6 games

Aug 2007 Course revised into a single course plan

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Course Plan - U-8 OfficialCourse Description

The U-8 Official Course prepares volunteers to officiate games with players under 8 years old

Course PrerequisitesCompletion of AYSO’s Safe Haven Certification

Teaching ObjectivesHow to start the gameWhen to stop the gameHow to restart the game

Equipment and MaterialsLCD and Overhead ProjectorsAttendee Handouts

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Course Plan - U-8 OfficialInstructor Notes

Remember to keep it simple and only teach the fundamentals

Course Outline

Module 2 – The Game of Soccer

Module 3 – Understanding U-8 PlayersModule 4 – Pre-game and Post-game DutiesModule 5 – Starting the gameModule 6 – Stopping the gameModule 7 – Restarting the game

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Lesson Plan - Module 2 The Game of Soccer

Description

Duration 30 minutes.

Introduction to AYSO, the game and officiating

Goals

Introduce the 6 philosophies of AYSO

Introduce the AYSO TeamBrief review of History of the GameExplain the “Spirit of the Game”Emphasize the philosophy of refereeing

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Lesson Plan - Module 2The Game of Soccer

Attendee Materials AYSO Edition of the Laws of the Game

Guidance for Referees , Coaches, Other Volunteers and Parents

Instructor Equipment and Materials

LCD or overhead projector with PowerPoint or transparencies

List of Attachments

AYSO Tenets and AYSO Team triangle

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Lesson Plan - Module 2The Game of Soccer

Introduction Introduce yourself and your topic

Body of the LessonAYSO Tenets

AYSO Team

History of the Game

Spirit of the Game

Philosophy of Refereeing

ConclusionReview and Confirm

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Teaching Methods

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Teaching MethodsLecture: Tell how to do itMost control – Least effective

Demonstration: Show how to do it

Some control – More effective

Guided Participation: Help them do it

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Function of a Presentation

Provide accurate, correct, official information

Motivate attendees to learn, think and act

Present the subject in a non-threatening manner

Create an environment of trust, respect and authority

Offer interaction, involvement and integration

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Is Lecture, Demonstration or Guided Participation the

Best?

How does straight lecture make you feel?

What about demonstration alone?

What about just guided participation?

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Points to Remember

Diversity enhances learning experience.

Too much of any teaching technique will overwhelm or underwhelm the attendees.

A balanced approach is best, using technique that best fits the material.

Presentation style requires practice and practice and practice and …38

Review

What are the three basic presentation techniques?

Which technique is the best to use?

What one technique should you try to not use too much?

How do you develop your instructor skills?

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Visual Aids

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Audio-Visual Aids

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• Props • Charts or White/Black Boards• Projected Media/Videos• Overheads/PowerPoint• Handouts

Props/Objects

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• Meaningful

• Easily seen Meaningful

• Avoid Distraction

• Easily seen

• AYSO and age-appropriate

Flip Charts White/Chalk Boards

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Projected Media

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• Create Horizontally• Consider Legibility

Can you read this text? Can you read this text? Can you read this text? Can you read this text? Can you read this text? Can you read this text? Can you read this text? Can you read this text?

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Avoid using too much text on your slides – as this forces the learner to read the text instead of listening to

the instructor.

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Projected Media

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• Create Horizontally

• Legibility

• Use Key Word Phrases

• Allow Time To Read

• Stand To The Left

• Talk To Them - Not The Screen

Handouts

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• Reinforce Main Points

• Help Organize Notes

• Additional Detail

• References

• When To Hand Them Out

Review

What are some examples of visual aids?

What one do you like the best and why?

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QuestioningTechniques

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Why are there questions?

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Lack of experience

Can’t hear

Seeking more meaning

Confirming that they understand

Want understanding in face of opposing info

Prior knowledge/experience

Other ideas from small groups

Bird walking

Answering Questions

Repeat Question if NecessaryAnswer question clearly and

completelyMake sure you have answered

questionsProceed with rest of lesson – don’t

get sidetracked

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If necessary, park question and return at end!

Don’t know the answer?

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DON’T MAKE IT UP!

Creative Questioning to

Enhance Learning

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•Confirming Questions

•Probing

• Involving the Class

QUESTIONING TECHNIQUES

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• Ask the question clearly• Pause (let them think!)• Pick someone (new!)• Listen closely (everyone)• Emphasize correct answer

• Or ask again

Summary

Repeat, Answer, Make Sure, Proceed!

Don’t answer questions you don’t Know!

Ask, Pause, Pick, Listen, Emphasize

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Review

Why are questions important?

To ensure attendees understand the material whether the instructor is asking or answering questions.

To keep attendees engaged.

To ensure there are not misconceptions.

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eAYSO for Instructors

Learning Objectives:• How to Request/Roster a Course• Managing Attendees• Completing and Returning Rosters• Cancel a Course


Requesting a Course

Under Region, Instructor, Select Course Request


Requesting a Course

Enter Section, Course Name, Start Date, State, and City.

Enter Lead Instructor - must have correct Instructor certifications

Enter Course Contact

Enter Course Verifier: Region, Area, Section or National level required


Requesting a Course

Successful Course Request returns Roster #


Requesting a Course

Invalid Instructor certifications or Course Verification credentials result in Pending Roster status


Managing Attendees

Enter Roster Number & Search

Select the Roster & Manage Roster

Or Search by Instructor Last Name, etc.


Managing Attendees

Add Roster Attendees


Managing Attendees

Search for Attendee

Select Attendee and Add attendee to program roster


Managing Attendees

Once all attendees have been added, select Back


Complete & Return Rosters

Check Completed to give attendees credit and select Return Roster


Complete & Return Rosters

or Check Completed Modules to give attendees credit and select Return Roster


Cancel a Roster

Enter Roster Number & Search

Select the Roster & Cancel Roster

Or Search by Instructor Last Name, etc.


eAYSO for Instructors

Check Instructor Page of ayso.org for more information

What’s Next?

Thanks for attendingIntroduction

to Instruction

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