Introduction by Steve Bentley MD SAS (www.sassofia.com)
SAS together with our 147 partner AETS is pleased to present a 5 day intensive Aviation Instructor Train the Train program focused on EASA Part 145 & Part 147 Instructor Techniques.
The following content is an example of what is covered during the training – for the full program please see the following:
One of the challenges we face as instructors is to ensure we connect with our audience. In fact there is a range of activities we can do to support this objective and the following module looks at several of these possibilities. Always look for humour in the smallest of thing that we do – we are not trying to be comedians or entertainers exactly but it does not stop us bringing out the natural humour – remember that the ability to laugh at ourselves is a gift.!
When we are speaking to a small group we should make a special effort to ensure that we make eye contact with each person for a few seconds throughout your delivery. Never dive straight into a slide show, You are unlikely to make a strong connection with the audience if you only deliver slides – To drive the presentation use your personal energy, use as much visual content as you can and avoid if possible reading lists (A tip is to make a bullet point a discussion item not to simply read bullets allowed).
We should also focus on speaking a little bit louder and a little bit slower than you normally would do during a personal conversation. Watch TV news readers and appreciate that they follow this technique. Modulate your voice a single tone voice will quickly alienate your audience and for sure you will lose their attention.
Tell short stories, even they are not directly connected with aviation as long as they are human interest and not offensive. Such interaction can take less than a minute but can help you to connect with the audience.
Use a combination of visuals, stories, graphic and video content – in general we should try to change direction or pace every 20 – 22 minutes. The most important thing is to earn the respect and recognition of the audience.
Encourage interaction, asking questions directly works better than asking questions in general – also asking people to write down questions which essentially are anonymous also works better. When people see you discussing their question they are “defacto” fully engaged.
Above all else enjoy the pleasure of sharing your knowledge with your students.
How can I register to the EASA Part 145 & Part 147 Instructor Techniques training?
Please follow this link and click the “Register” button or email office@sassofia.com
