Voltage

I have written up a "teaching outline" for the childrens class that I teach.

I am posting it here for comments, advice and constructive criticism.

The ideas are based on knowledge gained on these forums, through my instructors and my own interpretations and experience.

What do you think?

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Teaching outline

Kids class: Age 5 to 14

Duration: 1 hour

General guidelines
- Kids have a short attention span, keep things moving
- Reward them for positive behaviour (Hi 5’s, sparring with the instructor, skill games)
- Make the class rules known and clear
- Teach them fitness, technique, sparring, self defence, balance, speed, strength, flexibility
- Tell them what there goals are (at each level)
- Demand good technique (Hands up, good power, good balance)

How to introduce a new technique (Thankyou excessive force)
- Tell them what you are going to teach
- Show them what you are going to teach (slowly, fast, power)
- Teach them
- Tell them what you have taught them
- Ask them what they have learned
- Practice

Class rules
- Try
- Listen
- Show manners
- Have fun

Instructor Behaviour
- Lead by example (Follow the class rules)
- Plan classes in advance (even a very general plan is ok)
- Show/Exude confidence
- Practice you own technique
- Practice memory of curriculum
- Practice correct terminology
- Improve your classes/teaching skills regularly (weekly)