Teaching & Coaching Methods Flashcards

When using the EDGE teaching framework, what does the 'G' stand for?

Answer: Guide

EDGE stands for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable — a structured progression used in ACA instruction.

A student consistently over-rotates during a forward stroke. Which feedback approach is MOST effective for an ACA instructor?

Answer: Ask the student what they felt during the stroke before offering a cue

Asking the student what they felt encourages kinesthetic awareness and self-discovery, which leads to deeper skill retention.

Which learning style benefits most from a 'feel it first' approach before receiving verbal instruction?

Answer: Kinesthetic learner

Kinesthetic learners gain understanding through physical experience and benefit from attempting a skill before receiving detailed verbal cues.

During a pool session, a beginner panics after capsizing. What is the instructor's FIRST priority?

Answer: Reassure the student and ensure physical safety first

Safety and emotional well-being must be secured before any further skill instruction can take place.

What is the primary purpose of a 'discovery question' in ACA paddling instruction?

Answer: To guide students toward discovering answers through their own experience

Discovery questions prompt students to reflect on what they felt or observed, supporting self-directed learning rather than passive reception.

An ACA instructor is teaching a group with mixed skill levels. Which instructional strategy is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Use differentiated instruction with tiered challenges for each level

Differentiated instruction allows all paddlers to work at their appropriate challenge level within the same session.

What does 'scaffolding' mean in the context of ACA paddling instruction?

Answer: Providing temporary support structures that are gradually removed as competence grows

Scaffolding in education means giving structured support that is progressively reduced as the learner becomes more independent.