Teach CW - 1 Teaching in Confined Water Management, Preparation and Delivery

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Teaching in Confined

Water

Teaching in Confined

WaterManagement, Preparation and Delivery

Management, Preparation and Delivery


OverviewOverview Value and Goals of Confined

Water Training Dives

Set Up and Control

Skills Management (Workshop)

Anatomy of an Effective Confined Water Teaching Presentation

Preparing a Confined Water Teaching Presentation

Value and Goals of Confined Water Training Dives

Set Up and Control






Value and Goals of Confined Water Training Dives Why is confined water training

so important? Scuba instruction involves

developing dive skills Student divers learn how to dive in the

water, not in the classroom Knowledge development only supports the

need to develop skills — it deals with why In confined water student divers learn,

practice and gain confidence in preparation for open water

Why is confined water training so important? Scuba instruction involves

developing dive skills Student divers learn how to dive in the

water, not in the classroom Knowledge development only supports the

need to develop skills — it deals with why In confined water student divers learn,

practice and gain confidence in preparation for open water


Value and Goals Value and Goals Confined water’s importance . . .

Learning motorskills requires participation, repeated practice and a student diver’s full attention

To learn, divers must be comfortable and feel confident

Confined water offers calm, clear and controlled conditions, without environmental distractions

Confined water’s importance . . . Learning motorskills requires

participation, repeated practice and a student diver’s full attention

To learn, divers must be comfortable and feel confident

Confined water offers calm, clear and controlled conditions, without environmental distractions


Value and Goals Value and Goals What are five goals of confined

water training?1. Allow for clear skill demonstrations

When student divers see a good demonstration, they better emulate the instructor and perform with fewer errors

2. Make initial student diver practice easier under instructor supervision

3. Encourage repeated skill practice to increase competence — mastery learning

What are five goals of confined water training?1. Allow for clear skill demonstrations

When student divers see a good demonstration, they better emulate the instructor and perform with fewer errors

2. Make initial student diver practice easier under instructor supervision

3. Encourage repeated skill practice to increase competence — mastery learning


Value and Goals Value and Goals Five goals . . .

4. Allow the instructor to identify and correct problems

5. Evaluate student diver readiness to demonstrate skills in open water

Five goals . . .

4. Allow the instructor to identify and correct problems

5. Evaluate student diver readiness to demonstrate skills in open water


Knowledge Review

Knowledge Review


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control What defines a confined water

dive site? A swimming pool or any body of water that

offers swimming pool-like conditions with respect to clarity, calmness and depth

Site’s depth must allow student divers to meet all performance requirements — including adequate access to water shallow enough to stand up in or water too deep in which to stand

What defines a confined water dive site? A swimming pool or any body of water that

offers swimming pool-like conditions with respect to clarity, calmness and depth

Site’s depth must allow student divers to meet all performance requirements — including adequate access to water shallow enough to stand up in or water too deep in which to stand


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control What are four preplanning

considerations for setting up confined water dives?

1. Site selection — Select a site that meets the confined water dive needs relative to depth (shallow and deep), calmness and clarity

What are four preplanning considerations for setting up confined water dives?

1. Site selection — Select a site that meets the confined water dive needs relative to depth (shallow and deep), calmness and clarity


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control Four preplanning considerations . . .

2. Equipment — make sure student divers have all required equipment

Have extra equipment available – especially weight

Ensure adequate thermal protection

Have student divers practice with equipment they’ll use in open water

Four preplanning considerations . . .

2. Equipment — make sure student divers have all required equipment

Have extra equipment available – especially weight

Ensure adequate thermal protection

Have student divers practice with equipment they’ll use in open water



3. Skill sequence and positioning — Plan sequence and class position based on site configuration and physical conditions Avoid repeatedly swimming from shallow

to deeper water and back Consider sun angles Position class in area least

likely to be disturbed by others Know site dimensions for skills with

distance or depth requirements


3. Skill sequence and positioning — Plan sequence and class position based on site configuration and physical conditions Avoid repeatedly swimming from shallow

to deeper water and back Consider sun angles Position class in area least

likely to be disturbed by others Know site dimensions for skills with

distance or depth requirements



4. Use of certified assistants — Brief assistants about their roles Site facilities Location of first aid kit, oxygen, extra

equipment, weights, etc. How much assistance and guidance

to give student divers Expected order of skills and where to

position themselves Skills they may demonstrate


4. Use of certified assistants — Brief assistants about their roles Site facilities Location of first aid kit, oxygen, extra

equipment, weights, etc. How much assistance and guidance

to give student divers Expected order of skills and where to

position themselves Skills they may demonstrate


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control What are four onsite considerations

for setting up confined water dives?

1. Give an orientation to the facilities

2. Designate an equipment set up area

3. Explain facility rules

What are four onsite considerations for setting up confined water dives?

1. Give an orientation to the facilities

2. Designate an equipment set up area

3. Explain facility rules


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control Four onsite considerations . . .

4. Emphasize guidelines that reinforce techniques and prepare student divers for the open water environment Work in buddy teams Don’t leave tanks standing unattended Keep equipment in one area Don’t enter the water without supervision Don’t use poolsides for support Keep masks in place Wait for the instructor’s directions

Four onsite considerations . . .

4. Emphasize guidelines that reinforce techniques and prepare student divers for the open water environment Work in buddy teams Don’t leave tanks standing unattended Keep equipment in one area Don’t enter the water without supervision Don’t use poolsides for support Keep masks in place Wait for the instructor’s directions


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control What are five requirements essential

to maintaining control on confined water dives?

1. Be prepared Have lesson plan and

skills sequence noted on slate

Use PADI Cue Cards

What are five requirements essential to maintaining control on confined water dives?

1. Be prepared Have lesson plan and

skills sequence noted on slate

Use PADI Cue Cards


Set Up and ControlSet Up and Control Five requirements to maintain control . . .

2. Communicate clearly Speak loudly enough

to be heard

Establish hand signals and use them consistently

Give directions without beingdemanding

Five requirements to maintain control . . .

2. Communicate clearly Speak loudly enough

to be heard

Establish hand signals and use them consistently

Give directions without beingdemanding



3. Use assistants and physical barriers to maintain group control Position assistants to keep divers

together and watch divers not under your direct control

Assistant can keep divers occupied, practicing skills or playing a game

Use poolsides or corners to keep the group together


3. Use assistants and physical barriers to maintain group control Position assistants to keep divers

together and watch divers not under your direct control

Assistant can keep divers occupied, practicing skills or playing a game

Use poolsides or corners to keep the group together



4. Be sensitive to student diver needs Divers who are cold, fatigued, frustrated,

stressed, bored, can’t see or hear what’s going on are not ready to learn

5. Have fun If you’re not having fun, your student

divers may not be having fun Serious skills can be made

enjoyable without diminishing their importance


4. Be sensitive to student diver needs Divers who are cold, fatigued, frustrated,

stressed, bored, can’t see or hear what’s going on are not ready to learn

5. Have fun If you’re not having fun, your student

divers may not be having fun Serious skills can be made

enjoyable without diminishing their importance


Making Confined Water More Fun

Making Confined Water More Fun


Skills ManagementSkills Management What forms are available for use in

documenting confined water dives? Student Skills Record in PADI Log Book,

Pro Section

PADI Water Skills Checkoff Form

Confined Water Skills in PADI Log Book, Diving Education section

Confined Water Dives section on Student Record File or Open Water Diver Course Record and Referral Form

What forms are available for use in documenting confined water dives? Student Skills Record in PADI Log Book,

Pro Section

PADI Water Skills Checkoff Form

Confined Water Skills in PADI Log Book, Diving Education section

Confined Water Dives section on Student Record File or Open Water Diver Course Record and Referral Form


Skills ManagementSkills Management What flexibility do you have in

sequencing confined water dives? Skill sequence is from simple to complex

Subskills are introduced first, then used to master more complicated skills

For mutliple confined water dives, conduct the dives in sequence Divers meet performance requirements for

one dive before progressing

Skills may be rearranged within a dive

What flexibility do you have in sequencing confined water dives? Skill sequence is from simple to complex

Subskills are introduced first, then used to master more complicated skills

For mutliple confined water dives, conduct the dives in sequence Divers meet performance requirements for

one dive before progressing

Skills may be rearranged within a dive


Skills ManagementSkills Management Flexibility in sequencing . . .

Skills may be combined – however, avoid task loading student divers by introducing too much at one time

With flexibility comes responsibility – plan dives to cover skills, yet avoid excessively long sessions

Flexibility in sequencing . . .

Skills may be combined – however, avoid task loading student divers by introducing too much at one time

With flexibility comes responsibility – plan dives to cover skills, yet avoid excessively long sessions




How can you structure a confined water dive to make the best use of time and space?

Assigned Site ________________________ What special logistical, equipment or staffing

needs are there for this dive? How will you sequence the skills throughout the

dive – first to last? Where will you position divers and assistants

during skill demonstrations and practice? What else do you need to consider to make sure

student divers can meet performance requirements (depth, distance, etc.)?

How can you structure a confined water dive to make the best use of time and space?

Assigned Site ________________________ What special logistical, equipment or staffing

needs are there for this dive? How will you sequence the skills throughout the

dive – first to last? Where will you position divers and assistants

during skill demonstrations and practice? What else do you need to consider to make sure

student divers can meet performance requirements (depth, distance, etc.)?




What are the critical elements necessary for learning motor skills? Verbal instructions — outline procedural

steps for completing the skill

Demonstration — visual outline of the required steps. Role model execution presented in person or on media (video)

What are the critical elements necessary for learning motor skills? Verbal instructions — outline procedural

steps for completing the skill

Demonstration — visual outline of the required steps. Role model execution presented in person or on media (video)


Confined Water PresentationConfined Water Presentation Critical elements for learning skills . . .

Practice — develop the proper motions and sequence of movements. Practice is the most critical part of mastering a skill.

Feedback — assessment and reinforcement of performance Divers may assess their own

performance and self-correct

You review performance, offer reinforcement and suggestionsfor improvement

Critical elements for learning skills . . . Practice — develop the proper motions

and sequence of movements. Practice is the most critical part of mastering a skill.

Feedback — assessment and reinforcement of performance Divers may assess their own

performance and self-correct

You review performance, offer reinforcement and suggestionsfor improvement


Confined Water PresentationConfined Water Presentation What are the six parts of a confined

water teaching presentation? Briefing — (verbal instructions)

Demonstration — (visual representation)

Control and Organization — (conducive environment for practice)

Student diver practice

Problem solving — (immediate feedback)

Debriefing — (additional feedback)

What are the six parts of a confined water teaching presentation? Briefing — (verbal instructions)

Demonstration — (visual representation)

Control and Organization — (conducive environment for practice)

Student diver practice

Problem solving — (immediate feedback)

Debriefing — (additional feedback)


Confined Water PresentationConfined Water Presentation What are the six parts of a briefing?

1. Introduction — an introduction of the skill, and (if new) yourself or assistants

2. Value — a realistic reason why divers should learn the skill and how it applies when diving

3. Objective — a clear statement of the measurable performance requirement.

What are the six parts of a briefing?

1. Introduction — an introduction of the skill, and (if new) yourself or assistants

2. Value — a realistic reason why divers should learn the skill and how it applies when diving

3. Objective — a clear statement of the measurable performance requirement.


Confined Water PresentationConfined Water Presentation Six parts of a briefing . . .

4. Explanation — a brief description of the steps required to complete the skill

5. Conduct — a description of the overall organization – where and when

6. Signals — a demonstration of signals used during the skill performance

Six parts of a briefing . . .

4. Explanation — a brief description of the steps required to complete the skill

5. Conduct — a description of the overall organization – where and when

6. Signals — a demonstration of signals used during the skill performance


Confined Water PresentationConfined Water Presentation

Briefing Example Briefing Example


Confined Water Presentation Confined Water Presentation What is the most effective way to

demonstrate a skill? Show all the critical steps described in the

briefing – slow, smooth and deliberate By exaggerating the details, you draw

attention to them – making performing the skill easier

Make sure that all divers can see the demonstration

If necessary, use assistant to help demonstrate a skill

What is the most effective way to demonstrate a skill? Show all the critical steps described in the

briefing – slow, smooth and deliberate By exaggerating the details, you draw

attention to them – making performing the skill easier

Make sure that all divers can see the demonstration

If necessary, use assistant to help demonstrate a skill



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Confined Water Presentation Confined Water Presentation What are several control and

organization techniques? Position student divers in an area conducive

to performing the skill

Organize activity flow to use time efficiently

Use assistant(s) to observe student divers

Provide student divers with guidance and adequate positive reinforcement

Observe surroundings and continually reinforce good diving habits

What are several control and organization techniques? Position student divers in an area conducive

to performing the skill

Organize activity flow to use time efficiently

Use assistant(s) to observe student divers

Provide student divers with guidance and adequate positive reinforcement

Observe surroundings and continually reinforce good diving habits



Control and Delivery ExampleControl and Delivery Example


Confined Water Presentation Confined Water Presentation How can you ensure that student

divers meet performance requirements and receive adequate practice? Student divers may take several attempts

to meet performance requirements and need more practice to master the skill

Repetition is essential Have a certified assistant monitor

additional practice Skill combination drills and games

allow practice while having fun

How can you ensure that student divers meet performance requirements and receive adequate practice? Student divers may take several attempts

to meet performance requirements and need more practice to master the skill

Repetition is essential Have a certified assistant monitor

additional practice Skill combination drills and games

allow practice while having fun


Confined Water Presentation Confined Water Presentation Ensure performance requirements . . .

Problems may occur — anticipate them and respond correctly or prevent them

How you respond to problems is important to diverdevelopment

Plan for commonly encountered problems

Ensure performance requirements . . . Problems may occur

— anticipate them and respond correctly or prevent them

How you respond to problems is important to diverdevelopment

Plan for commonly encountered problems


Confined Water Presentation Confined Water Presentation Ensure performance requirements . . .

To effectively handle problems: Be close and ready to respond

Give divers time to self-correct problems, but be ready to offer assistance

Correct problems gently and calmly – don’t startle student divers

After correcting a problem, take a few moments to reinforce the proper technique

Ensure performance requirements . . . To effectively handle problems:

Be close and ready to respond

Give divers time to self-correct problems, but be ready to offer assistance

Correct problems gently and calmly – don’t startle student divers

After correcting a problem, take a few moments to reinforce the proper technique



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Remember, you must ensure that student divers

have mastered performance requirements.

If in doubt, check by having divers perform skills one more time.

Remember, you must ensure that student divers

have mastered performance requirements.

If in doubt, check by having divers perform skills one more time.


Confined Water Presentation Confined Water Presentation What are the five parts of a debriefing?

Restate Objective — Clearly restate performance requirement

Positive Reinforcement — Give specific examples of how well divers performed

Identify Problems — Identify specific problems that occurred

Suggestions — Give specific suggestions to avoid those problems and improve performance

Value — Reinforce the value and how it applies while diving

What are the five parts of a debriefing? Restate Objective — Clearly restate

performance requirement Positive Reinforcement — Give specific

examples of how well divers performed Identify Problems — Identify specific

problems that occurred Suggestions — Give specific suggestions

to avoid those problems and improve performance

Value — Reinforce the value and how it applies while diving



Debriefing ExampleDebriefing Example



Preparing a Confined Water Teaching Presentation What steps should you take to develop

a confined water teaching presentation? Review Performance Requirements and

Recommended Techniques in PADI Instructor Manual and Aquatic Cue Cards

Refer to “Guidelines for Preparing Confined Water Teaching Presentations”

Review commonly encountered problems list Use Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate Visualize and rehearse the presentation Review the evaluation criteria

What steps should you take to develop a confined water teaching presentation? Review Performance Requirements and

Recommended Techniques in PADI Instructor Manual and Aquatic Cue Cards

Refer to “Guidelines for Preparing Confined Water Teaching Presentations”

Review commonly encountered problems list Use Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate Visualize and rehearse the presentation Review the evaluation criteria


Work in a group to prepare a confined

water teaching presentation

Work in a group to prepare a confined

water teaching presentation


We’ve discussed. . .We’ve discussed. . . Value and Goals of Confined

Water Training Dives

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