Section 11 EO C309.06 – INSTRUCT A 15-MINUTE DRILL LESSON
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-803/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 Drill Instructional Techniques Assessment Form located at Annex AR for each cadet.
Ensure that all resources requested by the cadets are available.
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A practical activity was chosen for this lesson as it is an interactive way for cadets to develop drill instructional skills in a safe and controlled environment.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have instructed a 15-minute drill lesson using a written lesson plan and the drill instruction sequence.
It is important for cadets to instruct a 15-minute drill lesson as it gives them the opportunity to practice drill instructional skills in a peer setting and to receive feedback to further develop instructional skills and confidence.
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Teaching point 1
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Supervise While the Cadets Instruct a 15-Minute Drill Lesson
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Time: 85
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Method: Practical Activity
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ACTIVITY
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Time: 85 min
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The objective of this activity is to have cadets instruct a 15-minute drill lesson in a peer setting using a written lesson plan and the drill instruction sequence.
Drill Instructional Techniques Assessment Form.
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1.Have the cadets provide a copy of their lesson plan to the assessor.
2.Determine the order in which cadets will instruct their lessons.
3.Have one cadet form up the squad for their drill lesson.
4.Have one cadet instruct a 15-minute drill lesson using a written lesson plan and the drill instruction sequence (as prepared in EO C309.05 [Plan a Drill Lesson, Section 10]).
5.Assess the cadet’s lesson using the Drill Instructional Techniques Assessment Form.
6.Upon completion of the lesson, provide feedback to the cadet.
7.Repeat Steps 3. to 6. until all cadets have instructed a lesson.
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The Drill Instructional Techniques Assessment Form located at Annex AR is used to provide feedback on the cadet’s lesson and to introduce the cadet to the type of instructional techniques assessment they will receive in their future level training. The form is intended solely for the purposes of assessment for learning, providing the cadets with the feedback they need to improve upon their own skills. |
8.Debrief the cadets by providing feedback, focusing on:
best practices,
general trends and key areas for improvement, and
re-motivation, highlighting the effort and accomplishments of the group.
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If the group of cadets is large, divide them up into smaller groups and assign other instructors to aid with assessment and feedback. |
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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadet’s instructing a 15-minute drill lesson will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Practicing drill instructional skills in a peer setting allows for the development of fundamental skills necessary to become a drill instructor while further developing confidence and providing a sense of accomplishment.
This EO shall be conducted after EO C309.04 (Identify Formations for Drill Instruction, Section 9) and EO C309.05 (Plan a Drill Lesson, Section 10).
Additional time may be required for class sizes greater than five cadets.
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A0-002 |
A-PD-201-000/PT-000 Director Heritage and History 3-2 (2005). The Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence. |
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