Teaching tools are the tools that teachers use to facilitate learning. They are not only material tools such as kickboards or pull buoys, but also physical tools that teachers utilise in order to become a swimming instructor successfully.
The following are physical teaching tools:
- Lesson Planning
- Simple Instructions
- Visual Demonstrations
- Maximum Practice Time
- Class Control
- Positive Reinforcements
- Identifying Children By Name
- Voice Control
- Eye Contact
- Maintaining Enthusiasm
- Continual Positive Feedback
Why are these teaching tools important?
Lesson Planning
- Encourages effective teaching, provides information for further training
Simple Instructions
- Enable children to understand complex actions in a clear, simple manner
Visual Demonstrations
- Enhance the learning capabilities of a child
Maximum Practice Time
- Aids in the faster acquisition of skills
Class Control
- Helps maintain the ‘flow’ of the lesson
Positive Reinforcements
- Encourage children to improve and continue to try
Identification By Name
- Creates a more personal teaching environment
Voice Control
- Provides stimulus which enhances the quality of the lesson
Eye Contact
- Provides visual cues and feedback to the class
Enthusiasm
- Creates a stimulating learning environment for all
Continual Feedback
- Allows children to practice and repeat skills correctly
Beginner Hints: Become a Swimming Instructor
- Be ENTHUSIASTIC
- PLAN the lesson
- DEMONSTRATE skills and drills
- Teach ONE skill at a time
- Identify children by NAME
- Involve ALL children in an activity
- Keep instructions SIMPLE
- Maintain eye CONTACT
- Use your VOICE well
- Provide instant POSITIVE feedback
- Maintain good CLASS CONTROL
- Encourage MAXIMUM practice time