- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Instructor Development Course (v.5)
The course objective is to prepare the instructor candidate to function as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. The program further develops leadership and teaching abilities to the instructor level and prepares candidates to teach PADI courses. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors are qualified to conduct the entire range of PADI experience programs and PADI courses from Open Water Diver through Divemaster.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include examinations, presentations, quizzes, performance rubrics/checklists, completion of the dive theory and systems, standards and procedures exams, evaluation of 3 knowledge development teaching presentations, 4 confined water teaching presentations, 2 integrated open water teaching presentations and more with a minimum passing score of 75%.
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Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, laboratory, discussion, computer-based training, coaching/mentoring, practical exercises, learner presentations, lectures, classroom exercise.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 6 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in interpersonal communication in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in classroom management in the upper-division undergraduate category