Please note that all Traffic Safety classes are fully funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) . Therefore you must be nominated by a NHTSA Regional Training Coordinator to attend. For information on who your NHTSA Regional Training Coordinator is, contact our office at 405-954-3112.
Purpose: The Instructor Development Course has the goal of qualifying participants to teach NHTSA courses. However, meeting all learning objectives will provide participants with the skills and abilities to become better public speakers in any setting. The course aims to improve classroom skills and provide fresh ideas and techniques to enhance the delivery of presentations.
Course Description: The Instructor Development Course highlights a variety of topics that equip you to be a better trainer. The class covers adult learning principles, different ways to deliver training content, techniques for making training more interactive, the use of media in a training setting, question asking strategies, team teaching models, and specifics related to NHTSA curriculum. As part of the class, students get video-taped and critiqued by training experts.
Course Topics:
· Introduction
· Learning Styles
· Speaking Effectively
· Instructional Media
· Planning and Organizing
· Classroom Management
· Questioning and Facilitation
· NHTSA/TSI Curriculum
· Team Teaching
· Conclusion
Who Should Attend: Seasoned traffic safety professionals who work for and with NHTSA and SHSO’s. People and partners involved in the SHSO’s traffic safety programs and projects including Law Enforcement, Communications personnel, Advocacy groups and other stakeholders. Employees who have partnered with NHTSA and SHSOs in traffic safety and injury prevention initiatives are equally welcome.
Course Length: 36 hours (4 1/2 days)