publication of that time. It was the start of the attention I drew to the teaching aspect of ski teaching. In 1982, in my first book, A National Survey on Teacher Behavior in Ski Teaching, I once again set forth the phrase – the “teaching aspect of ski teaching” or ”the ability to teach” as a newaddition to our teacher preparation programs. PSIA has made this a vital part of its manuals and programs. Tankfully, this education input is now a major part of our ski teaching world.
How was it first applied in ski instruction? In 1982, I was the keynote speaker at the National Academy at Snowbird where I introduced “Te Teaching Skills of Teaching and Learning Styles, Feedback, and Class Management” from academia. Tis is when I first met Horst Abraham. Student- centered teaching was being discussed; but we realized that not until the introduction of varied teaching styles could it be possible for this student-centered approach to happen in our classes. Traditionally, command style teaching was our modus
operandi and any thoughts of shifting to student-centered lessons would be impossible. However, with the introduction and acceptance of the styles of teaching, we were able to move forward with the student-centered teaching approach. Te use of the various teaching styles facilitated the shift and the major inclusion of the student in the lesson. In 1987, I was with the National Team in Banff/Calgary when the team, led by Shawn Smith, introduced the student- centered concept to the attendees at that Interski. Our team led the world at this Interski as they introduced this concept, made possible through the use of the variety of styles listed in “Te Teaching Styles.” After this 1987 Interski and with the work of our team members and those in attendance at the National Academy, the student-centered concept went nationally and internationally for PSIA. We were ALL excited with the results of our efforts. Te association and ski teaching was ready for this game changer.
What were the discussions about how it would be presented at Interski? And how did that presentation impact how it was implemented by PSIA on a wider scale? Presenting the student-centered teaching approach at Interski was a tremendous step for us, and quite a risk. But, our 1987 National Team was ready; they were well-prepared, and they were well aware of the game-changing approach this message was bringing to the world. I can remember the guys on the team on the slopes of Banff/Calgary teasing me, as they usually did, by saying that they had changed their minds and were not going
“PSIA” Snowboard Team, early 1990s.
FIVE MORE TOP U.S. INTERSKI BREAKTHROUGHS
Q 1968: PSIA hosts Interski in Aspen, Colorado, marking the only time the event has been held in the U.S.
Q 1975: PSIA gives the world a first look at the groundbreaking “Skills Concept,” at Interski in Strbske, Czechoslovakia.
Q 1983: PSIA takes the telemark turn back to Europe at Interski in Sesto, Italy.
Q 1991: Newly minted “PSIA” Snowboard Team members David Alden and Jane Mauser provide Interski’s first- ever snowboard demonstration.
Q 1991: Adaptive ski legend (and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Famer) Diana Golden leads the PSIA Alpine Team down the demonstration slope at St. Anton, Austria.
Adaptive ski legend Diana Golden (center) trains with the PSIA Alpine Team.
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