ADTSEA 2015 Conference
Teacher Training Working Group
Report
Presented By:
Brett Robinson, Highway Safety Services,
Allen Robinson, Highway Safety Services,
Robin Bordner, Michigan Traffic Safety,
Rich Hanson, DTS Consulting
www.anstse.info
Purpose of the Presentation
• To provide an overview of the
accomplishments of the Teacher
Training Project being developed by
ANSTSE and an expert working
group.
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Presentation Topics
1. Overview of the Teacher Training System
Project
2. Accomplishments and Materials Developed
3. Stages of Teacher Training
4. Overview and Findings of the Pilot Test
5. Next Steps
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Background Teacher Training Project
• Strategy #4 of the Strategic
Plan, developed by ANSTSE,
identifies the need to Promote
the Establishment of
State-Level Teacher Training
Standards.
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Background Teacher Training Project
• Improved teacher training is
constantly a primary
recommendations in each
NHTSA-supported state
assessments.
• Over 50% of current teachers
nationwide are at retirement age.
• Many colleges and universities
have discontinued their teacher
training programs.
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Purpose of Teacher Training Project
• Will create an alternative to university based driver
education teacher training. This will assist all states
and programs to offer quality driver education.
• Commercial, public and
private schools will all
have a resource for
training driver
education teachers.
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Objective of the Project
• To develop a system for the training of
driver education teachers nationwide,
including the development of model
teacher training materials and
recommendations for the certification of
driver education teachers.
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Working Group
• Currently being developed by a subject matter working
group under the direction of ANSTSE with funding from
NHTSA. Working group consists of:
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Robin Bordner, Michigan Traffic Safety
Sharon Fife, DSAA and D&D Driving School, Ohio
Frank Gruber, Northern Illinois University
Richard Hanson, DTS Consulting, Oregon
Denis MacNeil, DCA, Ontario
Dale Ritzel, Southern Illinois University
John Svensson, DSAA and Road Safety Educator’s
Association, Ontario
– Supported by HSS staff
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Tasks of the National Teacher
Training System
• Determine status of current state-level teacher
training programs
• Compare existing teacher training certification
programs to the National Standards and the
ADTSEA credentialing system
• Develop a recommended teacher training and
credentialing program with training courses and
materials
• Distribute the final materials for state use
• Completion date of September 2015
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Accomplishments
• Materials Developed:
– Stages for Teacher Training
– Prerequisites, Competencies and Attributes
of a Driver Education Instructor
– Teacher Training Standards
– Model Teaching Task training materials
(lesson plans, slides, quizzes)
• Conducted pilot test of the teaching task.
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Stages for DE Teacher / Instructor
Training
I. Pre-Screening and Entry Assessments
II. The Driving Task (formalized foundations
class)
III. Critical Content of the Curriculum Course
(optional but highly recommended)
IV. The Teaching Task / Teaching and Learning
Theories (formalized foundations class)
V. Practice Teaching (Peer Teaching)
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Stages for DE Teacher / Instructor
Training
VI. Student Teaching Practicum (optional but
highly recommended)
VII. Exit Assessment for successful completion
of the instructor preparation program
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Stages for DE Teacher / Instructor
Training Summary of Time Allocations
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Prerequisites, Attributes and Competencies
of a Driver Education Instructor
• Prerequisites to qualify as an instructor
candidate.
• Attributes the instructor candidate should
possess.
• Competencies the instructor candidate
must achieve.
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Teacher Training Standards
• To be incorporated into the
current National Standards
Section 3.0 Instructor
Qualifications.
• Designed to follow the Stages
for DE Teacher / Instructor
Training and the Pre-requisites,
Competencies and Attributes.
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The Pilot Test
• Conducted in Charlotte, North Carolina at
Jordan Driving School
• June 16 – 26, 2015
• Conducted the teaching task portion of the
teacher training in 80 hours.
• 12 teacher candidates
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The Pilot Test
• 2 teachers for each part:
– Part 1: Robin Bordner and Dave Muma
– Part 2: Robin Bordner and Rich Hanson
– Part 3: Robin Bordner and Denis MacNeil
• Evaluator for the entire training: Allen
Robinson and Flo Sessoms as well as Jordan
Driving School and NC Staff and Teachers.
• Special thanks to Jordan Driving School!
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The Teaching Task
• Part 1 – Fundamental Concepts of
Teaching and Learning
• Part 2 – Teaching and Learning Theories
for Classroom
• Part 3 – Teaching and Learning Theories
for BTW
Note: Part 1 must be conducted first; however, the
State or provider may choose which order to
conduct Part 2 and Part 3.
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Part 1 – Fundamental Concepts of
Teaching and Learning (2 day training)
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Module 1 – Introduction and Overview
Module 2 – Fundamental Concepts of Learning
Module 3 – Fundamental Concepts of Teaching
Module 4 – How to Use Lesson Plans and
Curriculum
Module 5 – Questioning Techniques
Module 6 – Professional Responsibility and
Accountability
Module 7 – Classroom Course Wrap-Up
Module 8 – Fundamental Concepts of Teaching and
Learning Knowledge Test 1
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Part 2 – Teaching and Learning Theories
for Classroom (4 day training)
• Module 9 – Introduction and Overview
• Module 10 – Preparing to Train & Overview of Peer Teaching
Assignments
• Module 11 – Techniques & Challenges in Classroom Management
• Module 12 – Program Enhancements (Online/Virtual Classroom,
Simulators) – Optional
• Module 13 – Student Assessment and Evaluation
• Module 14 – Coordination Between Classroom and BTW Instruction
• Module 15 – Peer Teaching Presentations
• Module 16 – Classroom Course Wrap-Up
• Module 17 – Classroom Teaching and Learning Theories
Knowledge Test 2
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Part 3 – Teaching and Learning
Theories for BTW (5 day training)
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Module 18 – Introduction and Overview
Module 19 – Lesson Plans for In-Car Instruction
Module 20 – Driving Route Teaching Assignments
Module 21 – Managing the Mobile Classroom
Module 22 – In-Car Teaching Techniques (Coaching and Correcting)
Module 23 – Driver Evaluation
Module 24 – Integrating Behind the Wheel Instruction with Classroom
Module 25 – Peer Teaching Driving Route Demonstrations
Module 26 – Program Enhancements (Driving Ranges, Simulators,
Vehicle Technology and Vehicle Telematics) – Optional
• Module 27 – BTW Course Wrap-Up
• Module 28 – Behind the Wheel Skills Test
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Findings from the Pilot Test
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Next Steps
• Conference call with pilot teachers and
evaluators to discuss recommendations.
• Conference call with TTWG to discuss
recommendations and changes that need to
be made.
• Revisions to the training materials and
documents.
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Questions
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Contacts
Allen Robinson
724-349-7233
arrobin@adtsea.org
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