to present the student-centered approach. I can remember, after the teasing, hearing them say, “Don’t worry, Joan; we’ve got it covered.” And, indeed they did! Interski, for us, was a great success and our message was
on its way. I particularly enjoyed the fact that we were fi rst to present this message to the world. Now we would be hearing teacher comments such as, “How many ways can you -----?” Where do you think we could better-----?” or “What would you like to work on?” It was music to my ears. What came out of this 1987 Interski was like “the shot
heard ‘round the world.” T ere were so many instructors who welcomed the more indirect, inclusive approach to teaching. Many had unknowingly touched on this approach, but now they were validated and could knowingly enjoy the teaching- learning process WITH their students. process that was enjoyable for everyone.
conducted solely by the instructor with information going in only one direction. T e inclusion of everyone in the lesson process has made for not only a better quality of learning and experience, but for longer lasting learning because of the experiential, sharing character of the lessons. As I observe our lessons, they are fun, pleasurable, and meaningful with quality, long-lasting learning occurring.
It became a “WE”
What has been the impact of student-centered instruction on the PSIA-AASI Teaching Model? T is shift to student-centered teaching humanized our snowsports lessons. Our lessons have become an “experience” for both the student and the instructor. It is a “WE” class rather than a class
Why do you think student-centered instruction continues to be the backbone for PSIA-AASI instruction for all disciplines, abilities, and terrain overall? It is the backbone of our instruction and has to continue to be so. Actually, it is the direction we need to go if we are to survive.
Peter Kray is the lead content offi cer for PSIA-AASI, focusing on emerging ski and snowboard trends and on-snow innovations. He skis, telemarks, and snowboards out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is the author of The God of Skiing (
bit.ly/godofskiing), which is being hailed as “The greatest ski novel of all time.” Email: pkray@
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