Section 2 EO M207.02 – RECOGNIZE HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS (RCAC)
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Photocopy the information sheets located at Annexes A, B and C ensuring there is one copy per cadet at each learning station.
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An in-class activity was chosen for TP1 as it is an interactive way to present the content and stimulate interest among cadets.
A group discussion was chosen for TP2 as it allows the cadets to interact with their peers and share their knowledge, experiences, opinions and feelings about the history of the Air Cadet Program.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have participated in a discussion on the history of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets including significant events in the Air Cadet Program and the Air Cadet League and changes in the Air Cadet uniform.
It is important for cadets to know the rich history of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. By recognizing historical events, cadets may develop an appreciation for history and for the organizations involved in shaping the Air Cadet Program into what it is today.
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Teaching point 1
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Introduce Historical Aspects of the Air Cadet Program
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Time: 15 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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Information about the historical aspects of the Air Cadet Program needed for this activity are located at Annexes A, B and C. |
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ACTIVITY
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Time: 15 min
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The objective of this activity is to gain knowledge of some of the historical aspects of the Air Cadet Program.
Significant events in the Air Cadet Program located at Annex A,
Changes to the Air Cadet uniform located at Annex B, and
Significant dates in the Air Cadet League located at Annex C.
Three learning stations will be set up and clearly marked for each of the historical aspects and will include:
significant events in the Air Cadet Program,
changes to the Air Cadet uniform,
significant dates in the Air Cadet League,
pens/pencils, and
paper.
1.Divide the cadets into three groups and place each group at one of the learning stations.
2.Cadets will have 5 minutes at each station to take notes from the information provided.
3.After five minutes, the groups will rotate clockwise to the next station, where they will take notes.
4.Rotate the groups through the remaining stations.
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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 2
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Discuss Historical Aspects of the RCAC
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Group Discussion
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The point of the group discussion is to draw the historical aspects of the Air Cadet Program from the group using the tips for answering/facilitating discussion and the suggested questions provided. |
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TIPS FOR ANSWERING/FACILITATING DISCUSSION •
Establish ground rules for discussion, e.g. everyone should listen respectfully; don’t interrupt; only one person speaks at a time; no one’s ideas should be made fun of; you can disagree with ideas but not with the person; try to understand others as much as you hope they understand you; etc. •
Sit the group in a circle, making sure all cadets can be seen by everyone else. •
Ask questions that will provoke thought; in other words avoid questions with yes or no answers. •
Manage time by ensuring the cadets stay on topic. •
Listen and respond in a way that indicates you have heard and understood the cadet. This can be done by paraphrasing their ideas. •
Give the cadets time to respond to your questions. •
Ensure every cadet has an opportunity to participate. One option is to go around the group and have each cadet answer the question with a short answer. Cadets must also have the option to pass if they wish. •
Additional questions should be prepared ahead of time. |
What interesting things did you learn that you did not know before the lesson?
Why did you find this information interesting?
Why do you think it is important to know information on the history of the Air Cadet Program?
Why do you think it is important to know information on the history of the Air Cadet League?
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Other questions and answers will develop throughout the group discussion. The group discussion should not be limited to only those suggested. |
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Reinforce those answers given and comments made during the group discussion, ensuring the teaching point has been covered. |
The cadets’ participation in the group discussion will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets’ participation in the history activity will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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As members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, this basic knowledge of the rich history of the Air Cadet Program will forever be a part of the cadet’s experience. Understanding this history may lead to increased enthusiasm and greater esprit de corps for the cadets.
After the introduction, the class shall be divided into three groups. Each group will begin at a separate learning station. Each group will rotate to a new learning station after approximately five minutes.
A0-045 Cadets Canada. (2007). About Cadets – History. Retrieved 19 February 2007, from http://www.cadets.ca/about-nous/histo_e.asp.
A3-032 Today’s Air Force, General Information, Traditions (2006). Retrieved 11 October 2006, from http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/today4_e.asp.
C3-077 Air Cadet League. (2007). General – History. Retrieved 19 February 2007, from http://www.aircadetleague.com/General/history_e.html.
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