Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors: Developing Your Client-Centred Learning and Coaching Skills

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Improve your teaching and communication skills with this guide which is recommended reading by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations. Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is an indispensable handbook for all new and established driving instructors. Fully revised and updated for this 12th edition, it provides all the necessary advice to help driving instructors and anyone involved in driver training to communicate effectively with learners. Containing essential guidance on teaching, communication and coaching skills, Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is ideal for both experienced and trainee driving instructors. It explains how people learn and how to tailor the teaching approach to different needs. With sections on how structuring lessons, it covers the whole teaching process, from early stage lessons through to the final test. The companion title to the bestselling The Driving Instructor's Handbook, it will help you develop and improve your ability to teach drivers how to drive. Cover Contents About the authors Introduction 01 How people learn Structured training The learning process Transfer of learning Skills training Overcoming barriers 02 Communication Instruction Coaching Verbal communication Listening skills Briefings and explanations Body language Feedback 03 Client-centred learning and coaching Coaching or instructing Principles of coaching Benefits of coaching Coaching skills Effective questioning Active listening – a few reminders Pupil feedback Modifying behaviours in driving Goals for Driver Education Coaching – a summary 04 Structured learning Goals and goal-setting Levels of instruction Route planning Fault assessment Hazard perception Pupil involvement Visual aids The use of questions Intervention 05 Driver training Lesson structure Main car controls Moving off and stopping Use of mirrors Use of signals Turning and emerging at junctions Crossroads Meeting and dealing with other traffic Manoeuvres Reverse parking Bay parking Parking on the right and reversing two car lengths Emergency stop Pedestrian crossings Roundabouts and dual carriageways Making progress and road positioning Anticipating the actions of other road users Independent driving and use of sat nav 06 The ADI Standards Check Lesson planning Competence standards examples Typical lessons Interpreting the assessment criteria 07 Goal-setting and risk management A Model for Goal-Setting and Risk Management Goal-setting Risk management 08 Professional development Benefits of CPD Driver trainer competence framework Business skills and customer care Handling complaints ADI national organisations Driving standards Driving instructor training Driving instructor qualifications Business opportunities Summary Appendix 1: Useful contacts Appendix 2: Reference books Index