I have finally got the handle on some of the academics! It is hard to believe that something that you are so comfortable with knowledge wise is so difficult to present. Please believe me when I say that these are not normal or easy dive training lectures! Prescriptive teaching? Not a chance!
After presenting for the morning and mixed emotions we made it out of the classroom to get into field drills. Mel and I got good feedback on Nitrox analysis and Valve drills. It's aonther case of not just understanding the material but being able to communicate this to your students. The quote of the afternoon for me was; Remember this feeling! This is how you feel when you learn and this is how your students will feel when they have to tackle these drills... A great reminder of the intensity of the fundamentals course!
The following morning I got out for an open water session with Jamie. It was a beautiful day In Kowhareawa bay. Peaceful and quiet, It was a welcome relief from the classroom.
We went through kicks positional and propulsion both introducing and demonstrating and then I had the chance to give in water and debrief feedback of simulated problems.
I am glad to say I seem to have handled it well, There are still tweeks to be made but I am confident I will be able to handle this in a real course environment.
I am one tired intern now. Time for bed after a three hour return drive home....
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