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Jo Garuccio INSTRUCTION 201: WHAT ARE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GREAT TEACHING? “


SIA-AASI recommends that ski and snowboard lessons be experiential and based on sensations. What do think are the fundamentals, or the essence, of great teaching?” What do you think are the


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fundamentals, or the essence, of great teaching?” T at was the question posed on PSIA-AASI’s Facebook page that received tons of great insight and passionate responses from members. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to make your teaching even better for your students, look no further. Here you’ll fi nd just a sampling of PSIA-AAI members’ fundamentals of great teaching – in their own words. Head on over to Facebook. com/T eSnowPros for more! “I feel like I’ve had a great coaching session when the student has had an adventure and developed some portion of their skiing. T is might involve skiing through the trees, going over bumps, exploring the mountain, or being the leader for a portion of the lesson. I want my guest to tell their family or friends


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about the fun things they did during our time together. It’s my job to weave in experiences that will improve their skiing ability without making seem like a ‘lesson.’” Tom Petersen, Alpine Level II; Stowe Resort, VT


“For me, great teaching is about coaching to the student in a way they can learn the most easily... So identifying their primary learning style, using their previous experiences, and reaching towards their goals. Essentially, it’s about them and not about you.” Nate Gardner, Alpine Level III, Children’s Specialist 2; Stowe Resort, VT


“It’s about designing activities and experiences that encourage students to develop knowledge and skills through a more active role in the


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If you’re not already following PSIA- AASI on Facebook, make sure to “like” us now so you can add your wealth of knowledge to great discussions like these, and network with your fellow snow pros. Facebook.com/TheSnowPros.


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