Teaching & Coaching Methods Flashcards
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What is the ACA's recommended student-to-instructor ratio for a beginner flatwater kayak course?
Answer: 6:1
ACA guidelines generally recommend a maximum of 6:1 for beginner paddling courses to ensure adequate supervision and individualized instruction.
Which of the following is an example of 'intrinsic feedback' during paddling instruction?
Answer: The student feels the paddle blade slip through the water inefficiently
Intrinsic feedback comes from within the learner's own sensory system — what the paddler feels, hears, or senses during the movement.
When teaching a sweep stroke to beginners, which instructional sequence follows the EDGE model correctly?
Answer: Explain → Demonstrate → Guide → Enable
EDGE proceeds in order: Explain the skill verbally, Demonstrate it, Guide the student through it, then Enable independent practice.
A student with a visual impairment joins an ACA kayak lesson. What is the MOST appropriate instructional adaptation?
Answer: Increase verbal and tactile cues, and use physical guidance with consent
ACA adaptive instruction emphasizes increased verbal descriptions, tactile demonstrations with student consent, and physical guidance to replace visual cues.
What concept describes a student's optimal learning zone where challenge slightly exceeds current ability?
Answer: Learning edge / growth zone
The growth zone (or learning edge) is where tasks are slightly harder than current ability, promoting skill development without overwhelming the learner.
An instructor is preparing a lesson plan for a one-day ACA Introduction to Kayaking course. Which element should appear FIRST in the plan?
Answer: Emergency action plan and safety protocols
ACA lesson plans must begin with safety considerations, including the emergency action plan, before addressing any instructional content.
Which questioning technique encourages HIGHER-ORDER thinking in paddling students?
Answer: 'Why do you think your boat edged that way during the turn?'
Asking 'why' prompts students to analyze cause-and-effect relationships, engaging critical thinking rather than simple recall.