ATC InstructorsTeaching Skills Overview

Chandrashekar RajuPTC University Learning Architect

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Agenda

• PTC University’s Commitment towards training Quality

• ATC Instructor Overview

• Instructor Delivery Methodology

• Five Critical Instructor Delivery Aspects– Pre-Training Planning– Methods & Media– Instructor Credibility– Student Centered Environment– Student and Course Evaluation

• Additional Resources for Increasing Instructor Competency

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PTC University’s Commitment

• PTC University has a strong commitment to providing a high-quality training experience for our Customers/Students.

• PTC believes very strongly that our instructors should be teachers first, and subject matter experts second.

• Teaching is not a one-way conversation but It is a delicate balance of give-and-take between both instructor & student as well as student-student with the instructor facilitating.

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An instructor “wears many hats”:

• Teacher / Group Facilitator /Event Organizer

• Subject Material Expert /Demonstration Expert

“An instructor must juggle various tasks to be successful”

PTC believes that in order for instructors to be successful.

they must Qualified in

• Teaching skills

• Course mastery

ATC Instructor Overview

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• Tell Me: Instructor delivers subject information and learning tools.

• Show Me: Instructor demonstrates the subject information and learning tools.

• Let Me Do: Instructor engages students in applying the information and learning tools.

• Assess My Learning: Instructor involves students in evaluating their learning and offers direction for any learning deficiencies.

PTC Instructor Delivery Methodology

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• Tell Me: Apart from explaining how Holes can be created, Instructor should able to educate & explain Applications of Feature– Why create a Hole instead of a Cylindrical or Revolved cut ?

• Thread Profile can be changed to various standard shapes• Can be easily modified to ISO/ANSI Standard Holes• Can automatically create a Standard annotation during Dwg. Creation.• NC module of Creo can automatically recognize holes & Create Tool Path

PTC Delivery Methodology : ExampleIntroduction to Creo Parametric 2.0 : Module 13 - Creating Holes, Shells, and Draft

Procedure Application

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Methods & Media

Pre-Training Planning

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Instructor Credibility

Student Centered Environm

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Evaluate Training

Five Critical Instructor Delivery Aspects

Instructor Delivery Aspects

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Create an Environment Conducive to Learning

• Communicate logistics and pre-requisite information

• Comfortable & Appropriately equipped environment

• Confirm before commencing the Class

– Course agenda, – Breaks– Classroom behaviour

Pre-Training Planning

Pre-Training Planning

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A wide variety of instructional delivery methods:

• Interactive lectures

• Demonstrations

• One-on-one mentoring

Several types of instructional Delivery media:

• PowerPoint slides

• Whiteboards

• Student manuals

Methods & Media

Methods & Media

• Student exercises

• Q&A sessions

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Demonstrate Professional conduct:

• Personal Conduct / Grooming & Manners must be exceptional.

• Course Mastery Per Module– Slides: Enhance theory by discussing Real applications– Demo: Familiar with all the Picks / Complete In-time– Student Exercise : Monitor & Mentor

Instructor Communications:

• Pronounce words correctly & apply correct technical terms and industry standard jargon.

• Never guess when answering questions

• Pay attention to what the students are saying non-verbally.

Instructor Credibility

Instructor Credibility

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Establish and maintain a student centered focus• Provide an “invitation to learn” versus “I will teach you something.”

Q&A are critical for learning : Practice Active Listening Process consisting of 3 R’s:

• Receive what is being said without interruption

• Reflect and Clarify – Confirm that everyone understands the question

• Respond and gain agreement before moving forward

Student Centered Environment

Student Centered Environm

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• 1st Level, Reaction: Simple satisfaction and course effectiveness evaluation.– Post-event “Feedback forms” about

• Training Materials• Instructor Quality• Classroom• General feedback/Satisfaction Questions.

• 2nd Level, Learning: ATC’s Training Quality Evaluation– Post-event General feedback

• Students acquiring Job Interviews / Getting Hiring• Eagerness of Students in returning to attending Advanced Courses• Brand Value of ATC in the Market Place

Evaluating Training Quality (Students)

Evaluate Training

Note: Do not assume that poor Student performance automatically equals ineffective training or trainer incompetence.

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Another way to Evaluate Training is to ensure that the Instructors are Certified

PTC University Instructor certification program provides the following benefits

· Ensures classes are taught as designed.

· Ensures classes are taught consistently across instructors, facilities & regions.

· Ensures the business interests of PTC & ATC are preserved.

· Provides instructor recognition.

· Increased ATC’s Credibility.

Evaluate Training

Evaluating Training Quality (Instructors)

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Methods & Media

Pre-Training Planning

TellShow

DoAccess

Instructor Credibility

Student Centered Environm

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Evaluate Training

Five Critical Instructor Delivery Aspects

Instructor Delivery Aspects

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Additional Resources for Increasing Instructor Competency

• Gain Knowledge all the Various Modules by visiting Creo Home Page– http://www.ptc.com/product/creo/parametric

• Educate yourself with Entire PTC Portfolio by visiting PTC Portal– http:// www.ptc.com

• Explore. Discover. Share for Free Creo knowledge at PTCU Learning exchange – http://learningexchange.ptc.com/

• Learn & Educate Students about PTC Academic Program for Universities– http://www.ptc.com/company/community/education/university/

• Become member & Interact @ PTC Communities – http://communities.ptc.com/index.jspa

Additional Resources

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Creo Parametric Home Page

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PTC Home Page

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PTC Academic Program for Universities

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PTCU Learning exchange

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