Location

Integrated Simulator Complex

Objectives

• This course aims to develop positive attitudes towards teaching and learning and enhance understanding of the IMO and its contribution to training, by providing the instructors of GMDSS courses with the knowledge and skills required for learning in the classroom and simulators. Participants who successfully complete this course should be capable of undertaking all the responsibilities expected of instructors in this field. They will be fully aware of training requirements for the GMDSS; The system terminals, teaching, and assessment skills.

Outcomes

The trainee by end of the course will be able to:1. Undertake all the responsibilities expected of instructors in this field.2. Fully aware of training requirements for GMDSS: The system terminals, teaching, and assessment skills.

Course Contents

The following subject areas will be covered within the course:1.1 Describe the competence-based training requirements of STCW-1978 and its amendments.1.2 Plan an effective teaching environment.1. Plan the learning process.2. Demonstrate knowledge of the factors which affect student learning.1.3 Use a range of teaching methods effectively.1. Demonstrate a range of teaching methods appropriate to the needs of trainee seafarers.1.4 Use appropriate training aids.1. Demonstrate a range of teaching aids.2. Select appropriate training aids.1.5 Produce a relevant lesson plan.1. Identify outcomes for a lesson.2. Recognize factors to consider when planning a lesson.1.6 Evaluate teaching and learning.1. Analyze the use of evaluation.2. Identify measurements of performance.3. Select appropriate evaluation methods.4. Identify the need for quality management.1.7 Design a course of study1. Identify the factors to be considered when designing a learning program.2. Deliver a new co