Teach People, NOT courses. Every one of your students is an individual. They all need to learn in a way that suits them, and at their own speed.
There are many things that you can learn that will make you the most amazing PADI Instructor.
Students will want to return to you time and time again for more courses.
2023 Changes for Dry Suit use in PADI Programs What are the 2023 Changes to PADI Drysuit training? Here are 10 interactive questions to help you get to grips with the new standards. Standards in the PADI Dry Suit Diver course, Dry Suit Adventure Dive and the use of dry suits in all PADI programs […]
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Why People Scuba Dive The Power of YES! Why people scuba dive If you ask people why they scuba dive, you’d naturally expect people to answer:“To see underwater life” or “To visit wrecks” But as a dive centre owner and a PADI instructor I learned that it’s a deeper need than that. It’s much more
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OCTOPUS HATS An octopus hat for you Practical and chic, Octopus Hats are designed with open water users in mind, those who need a cosy warm hat all year round. They are available in a variety of colours, so you can find one that suits your personality. Many fun styles to choose from See some
How to teach the PADI Rescue Diver Course Make it Student Centred How to teach the PADI Rescue Diver Course Treat PADI Rescue diver course participants like “grown ups” and involve them in their own learning. Let them learn in a sensible mature manner. The decision to become a PADI Rescue Diver is a serious
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Confined water lessons that empower your students Empower your students During your confined water lessons, you should empower your students. What does this actually mean? Empower your students? Oh come on! This is a scuba lesson! Not some sort of a spiritual retreat for self improvement! Huh! Empower them? Whatever next? Students need to listen, do
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Confined water debriefings Create confidence and self esteem Confined water debriefings Confined water debriefings can create confidence and self esteem. Clever instructors not only install confidence, but also use the power of words to reinforce what the students have just learned. Most of all, instructors use the student’s sub-conscious mind to remedy problems. Confined water
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Confined Water Briefings How to give ownership to your students Confined Water Briefings Confined Water briefings can create a powerful ownership of learning. PADI Instructors can help students truly engage in their own development when learning new skills. When instructors involve their students, and make briefings interactive, powerful psychological benefits help learning. Students are more
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Allow people to learn naturally When instructors allow people to learn naturally, students learn fast and have more fun. It has long been said that people learn best when they are in control of their own development. They need to be aware of the process and of themselves as learners. Now, there is research to
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Allow people to learn motor skills It has long been said that people learn best when they are in control of their own learning and are aware of the process and of themselves as learners. Now, there is research to back up this claim! A recent study found that when people are allowed to learn
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Positive Coaching: The PADI Instructor’s secret weapon Numerous studies show that positive coaching has a profound impact when it comes to learning new skills. When instructors take time to focus on their divers’ strengths and praise their successes, both large and small, it can boost confidence and encourage them to keep striving for excellence. Be
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