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1 Tutorial 1 - Course overview
Key
Topics
Qualities
of a good instructor
Identifying key elements of being a good instructor. Includes:
- People
skills
- Lesson
preparation
- Question
& answer techniques
- Student
trainer protocol
Overview
of a structured Obedience Program Includes:
- Exercises
taught
- Developing
a glossary of commands for instructors
- Text
reading requirements
Assignment
to qualified instructor
Student trainers will be allocated to a training venue for the commencement
of their practical training requirements which is included in the
CIC training program
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Mod 1 Tutorial 2 - Structuring an effective
training program
To
be a competent Instructor/Trainer, students must understand the
concepts of Adult Learning. This module incorporates both theoretical
& practical sessions as part of the learning outcomes
Key
Topics
- Lesson
Structure
- Planning
& preparation
- Effective
question & answer techniques
- Teaching
principles & learning outcomes
- How,
why, what, when of Adult Learning
- Effective
communication
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1 Tutorial 3 - Dog Training & Behavioural Modification
In
this tutorial session, students will be taught the origins of dog
behaviour & how it relates to & influences the domestic
dog.
Key
Topics
History
& development of domestic dog.
- Evolution
- Human-dog
partnership.
- Critical
Periods of Development
Obedience
Training Theory.
- How
Dogs Learn
- Conditioning
behaviours
- Developing
working-happiness between dog & owner
- Identifying
the most common training faults (obedience training)
- Nagging
- what it means in dog training terms
1st Major assignment
Student
trainers will be given a selection of essay topics to choose from
for this component of the CIC program. The aim of this component
is to provide student trainers an opportunity to research a topic
using a broad range of resources. It also provides for self-learning
through this means.
Mod 1 Tutorial 4 - Canine Temperament
Key
Topics
Foundation
of Temperament
- Wild
Ancestor
- Domestic
Ancestor
- Working
Dog's Makeup
- Temperament
Assessment
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