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PADI DM’s and PADI Instructors learn great teaching tips on EFR instructor course.
PADI Divemasters and PADI Instructors can learn a lot from the positive coaching techniques that are taught on the EFR Instructor course. I have used these same skills over the years to successfully teach Scuba Diving.
The EFR Instructor course is a fantastic course to teach. It is designed to teach First Aid in a manner that will give people the confidence to care. So that when someone collapses in the street, First Aiders will instantly approach and give help without hesitation.
All too often in the past, First Aid instructors have “tutted” and shaken their heads while their students have made mistakes on their first attempts to give CPR to a Mannequin
In fact not that long ago, when Mannequins had lights and alarms on them, the Mannequin itself was also letting the Student know that they weren’t doing very well! This all resulted in people taking one step backwards when confronted by a casualty, because they “knew” that they were not capable of offering First Aid.
Ironically, the people who did step forward were people who had NOT attended a First Aid course, but had watched TV programs where they saw that all you needed to do was blow and push somewhere, and the victim came bouncing back to life!
It's important to have fun while learning
Something needed to be done! The First Aid world pulled together and changed the way that First Aid skills were taught.
The modern instructors always give praise, always telling people they have done well, even when they are obviously getting things a bit muddled.
But….and here comes the magic! EFR Instructor courses show instructors how they can improve people without ever letting the student know that they were doing it wrong in the first place. Without ever letting them know that there was a better way of doing things!
The techniques are truly remarkable and effective. The EFR Instructor manual shows a couple of ways to conduct these “Positive Coaching” tips.
Over many years of teaching, I have discovered another couple of very powerful techniques designed to improve students, even though all I ever say to them is
“Well done, you’re doing great!”
These same techniques have been invaluable to me as an instructor over the years. I have always shown them to my Divemasters so that they can always help students improve in a very fun and positive manner.
Learning by having fun.
All learning has to be fun, All learning has to be stress free. Our EFR Instructor courses show people just how much fun teaching can be, and also shows how to adapt the teaching to Scuba Diving. PADI Divemasters and PADI Instructors can learn more than First Aid from an EFR Instructor course. It’s a great way to learn some of the techniques that are taught on our PADI Instructor Development Courses.
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PADI Instructor Exam at Whittlesey
4 new PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors
David, Charlotte, John and Andy were all successful at the PADI Instructor Exam in Whittlesey. All scored maximum points and are all eager to start to teach scuba diving and pass on their enthusiasm to others.
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PADI DSD Leader
There is a question that I’ve been asked a couple of times recently. It’s:
“Do Instructors get certification recognition for DSD Leader?”
Actually up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t know the answer myself. Which is why I thought I’d mention it here.
The answer is.. Yes they do! A DSD leader certification counts towards MSDT and Master Instructor. So if you’ve converted any DM’s recently, you could be closer to your next level than you think.
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2 Books for Divers to read on holiday!
Hi All,
Tony Groom contacted me a couple of weeks ago. Tony is an author now, but in his past life, he was a very active Navy Diver. He sent me a copy of his books: “Diver” and “In2Deep” (I was very proud that he signed the books with a message)
Of course I was very pleased to receive the books, and was looking forward to reading them.
DIVER
I read Diver first. It was riveting! Tony’s life has been packed with adventure. He talks about life in the Navy, the team spirit and friends he made, the fear of battle in the Falklands, and the camaraderie while disposing of live bombs. He also talks of his life as a Sat diver. Despite the seriousness of the book, Janet often wondered why I kept laughing out loud. Tony certainly has a great writing style. I wrote and told him how much I liked his writing, he said that he used to get terrible English reports when he was at School!
IN2DEEP by Tony Groom
In2Deep is a very exciting thriller. Again it’s a page turner. The hero Nick Carter finds himself in trouble right from the start of the book. He is an ex-Navy Diver illegally pillaging a wreck in the Mediterranean, and then gets caught up in very nasty company; so nasty in fact that they are part of a Terrorist plot which could devastate Europe.
I wouldn’t normally mention Books on this Blog!! But being a diver, I found both of these books very entertaining and also educational. Tony explains fundamental diving laws very easily, and in a way that most instructors would be envious of.
You can buy the books from Amazon, but if you also want a personalised message from Tony, you can buy from www.deep-sea-diving.com
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Congratulations from PADI
PADI Congrtulations
PADI have sent me this certificate. It shows that I taught over 300 Instructor Level Certifications in 2010.
I really love my job, I really enjoy helping people to reach their dreams and to be the very best that they can be. I don’t do my job to get awards. But it’s really nice when it comes along! So many thanks to all my friends who have been so supportive, and especially to Janet, who works tirelessly developing our new materials.
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Platinum Course Director
Wow, I have so many people to thank!! I have just received an email from PADI telling me that I am one of only 57 Course Directors Worldwide that has received the coveted status of “Platinum Course Director”
I am so proud that I have achieved this status every single year since it started in 2005.
Of course, I have so many people to thank. Janet for one, she is so supportive, and constantly helps me in making our courses better and better all of the time.
But I also have every single person that has attended a course to thank. Each one has helped us to develop our delivery so that each course is better than the last. I am so thankful that I have the very best job in the world, and so thankful that I have the very best friends that I can teach to become fantastic, popular PADI Scuba Diving Instructors.
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PADI IDC News
Steve Prior
Welcome to the Steve Prior Blog.
I hope that you enjoy your stay here! You will find brief news of some of the fun that we have during our courses. You’ll find pictures and video clips of people that are part of our wonderful world of Scuba Diving professionals.
So?
Is it time to change your life? Do you want to change other people’s life as well? Is is time for you to become a PADI professional?
You can have the ocean as your office! Or you can brighten up your life by teaching Scuba Diving Part time.
Steve and Janet
On this Blog you’ll find tips and tricks on how to prepare for your future PADI IDC. You’ll also see lots of news about others, like you, who have Changed their lives.
If you like some of things that you find, feel free to leave comments for others to see. I’ll always be interested to hear any ideas that you have that might help other instructors.
So take a look around, and see what you can find. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.
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OLD PADI IDC News
Since the launch of this Blog, all of our old “Recent News” Items have been archived. You can still find them on our Website. If you’re looking for old items you can find them here:
Previous years news
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