14) Continuing Education And Leadership Courses

Question 1

5 benefits of continuing education and leadership courses for students

Answer 1

1) gaining overall dive experience under professional guidance
2) learn new skills for new types of diving and environments
3) learn new skills for using specialized equipment
4) becoming a leader and a professional
5) Taking on a challenge

Question 2

Benefits of teaching continuing education and leadership for instructor
A) avoid burnout
B) practice with gear
C) bringing up own assistants 
D) grow as instructor 
E) earn more income

Answer 2

A, C, D, E

Question 3

As an instructor why is it a good idea to always try and be a student as well as an instructor
A) develops new skills and refreshes diving interests, avoids burnout
B) helps teach better because reminds you what it’s like to be a student
C) make new friends
D) increases your value
E) keeps brain healthier by challenging yourself to learn new diverse topics and skills

Answer 3

All except C

Question 4

As learning increases it tends to slow? T/F

Answer 4

False - it accelerates because the mental framework grows so the brain more readily organizes new info or skills

Question 5

The sequence of learning becomes less flexible at higher training levels? T/F

Answer 5

False - more flexible

Question 6

In teaching continuing education courses direct supervision is always necessary? T/F

Answer 6

False, but still need to adequately evaluate performance

Question 7

Teaching and learning in continuing education courses should be more difficult because students are doing more and facing increasing skill or concept complexity? T/F

Answer 7

False - should not be more difficult because it builds on previous mastery and context

Question 8

There is less judgement involved in continuing education courses? T/F

Answer 8

False - more challenging environments and equipment increase the variables upon which divers make judgement decisions

Question 9

Teaching leadership programs differ from diver level courses by
A) more concerned about assessment than immediate safety
B) fostering less conservative judgement
C) shift to mentorship

Answer 9

A and C

B is fostering conservative judgement

Question 10

When evaluating a thinking skill consider whether the performance is below vs same or above what you would expect from a competent diver. T/F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Standards require you to assess whether a student has the necessary prerequisite skills and knowledge for continuing education? T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

To assess and refresh basic diving knowledge and skills you can have the diver complete the PADI _______ program or use the open water quizzes, final exam or quick review for knowledge development and then review skills in confined water

Answer 12

ReActivate

Question 13

You can never assess and refresh specific knowledge or skills within the course being taught? T/F

Answer 13

False, but only in limited instances such as when it would not effect learning, would not create a risk, and doesn’t replace a general assessment

Question 14

Is multiple level training

A) combining multiple open water dives into one dive
B) conducting different courses at same location over a single time span

Answer 14

B

Question 15

What scheduling and planning considerations should you keep in mind for multiple level training
A) sequence dive depths to optimize no stop time and stay well within limits
B) have certified assistants dive with students for programs that don’t require direct supervision
C) give everyone time of off gassing, rest, eating and warming up
D) keep everyone in sync by scheduling flexibly
E) add extra time to accommodate delays

Answer 15

All of the above

Question 16

When you have earned five PADI speciality instructor ratings and certified 25 PADI divers you qualify for PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer? T/F

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Taking a speciality instructor course just means you only need to have 10 dives in the speciality area versus 20? T/F

Answer 17

False - also provides tips and suggestions and techniques for teaching the course

Question 18

Where can you find goals, philosophies, training suggestions and other info for PADI courses 
A) Guide to teaching
B) Pros’ site
C) Undersea journal and PADI pro blogs
D) Course director
E) Regional Training Consultants

Answer 18

All of the above

Question 19

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course goals
A) increase their use of judgement
B) have them try out new equipment
C) structured way to try new dive activities that interest them
D) provide opportunities to increase skill and experience under supervision
E) Engage divers in activities underwater that apply regionally
F) allow try out speciality course
G) offer convenient enjoyable and flexible training format
H) advances their dive theory

Answer 19

All except A and H

Question 20

Are PADI speciality courses directly addressed in the Instructor Manual or Guide to Teaching? Y/N

Answer 20

No they have their own instructor guides

Question 21

PADI Rescue Diver Course goals
A) increase diver self awareness and safety
B) develop diver’s ability to anticipate and prevent problems
C) teach effective diver rescue techniques and the application of first aid and CPR
D) prepare divers to manage dive emergencies
E) Increase dive theory and equipment knowledge

Answer 21

All of the above

Question 22

PADI speciality diver courses have their own instructor guides? T/F

Answer 22

True

Question 23

You often see individuals decide to become dive professionals in advanced open water? T/F

Answer 23

False - Rescue Diver

Question 24

Is the most effective way to encourage someone to become a dive professional is to personally invite them in a sincere manner? T/F

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Is being a mentor and coach important to developing dive leaders? Y/N

Answer 25

Yes because goes hand in hand with inviting someone into dive leadership; helps other person grow by sharing your experience, providing advice and listening

Question 26

Role modeling is one of the most effective ways to teach _____

Answer 26

Attitudes

Question 27

Goals of dive master course
A) develop role model dive skills, rescue skills, and professional level dive theory knowledge
B) develop competence as certified assistants
C) broaden candidates roles as ambassadors
D) encourage continuing education

Answer 27

All of the above