Embracing Diversity: The PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Specialty Instructor Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

The PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Specialty Instructor Course

As a PADI Instructor, the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of diving extends beyond teaching the basics. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Instructor Specialty Course offers a profound journey into the world of adaptive diving. This two-day course is not just a learning experience but a gateway to understanding and effectively teaching divers with physical and mental challenges.

PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Specialty at Gili Air

A Course with a Difference

Understanding Individual Needs

The core of the PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Specialty course lies in its focus on individual divers' needs. It's about developing an awareness of the varying abilities of divers and learning to tailor your teaching approach accordingly. This course encourages instructors to think beyond standard teaching methods and adapt to the unique requirements of each diver.

Hands-On Learning Experience

One of the most impactful aspects of the course is the role reversal experience. Candidates take turns being instructors and simulated disabled students. This immersive approach helps instructors truly understand the challenges and perspectives of divers with disabilities. It's a method that fosters empathy and innovation in teaching techniques.

PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Specialty at Gili Air

Personalized Teaching Approach

PADI Course Director Sander Buis emphasizes self-discovery in this course. Instead of dictating methods, he guides candidates to develop their own adaptive teaching styles. This personalized approach ensures that each instructor's methods are as unique as the divers they will teach.

Key Components of the Course

• Knowledge Development: Theoretical learning forms the backbone of the course, providing a solid foundation in understanding the diverse needs of disabled divers.
• Confined Water Skill Development Workshops: These sessions allow candidates to practice and refine their adaptive teaching methods in a controlled environment.
• Open Water Workshops: Real-world application of the skills learned in confined water sessions, preparing candidates for actual diving scenarios with physically and mentally challenged divers.

Impact Beyond Certification

Participating in this course at Oceans 5 Gili Air under the guidance of Sander Buis is more than just adding another specialty to your instructor credentials. It's about being part of a transformative experience that leaves a lasting impact on both the instructors and the divers they teach.

A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empathy

The course is designed as a journey of self-discovery, encouraging instructors to find their own path in adaptive teaching. It's an approach that not only enhances teaching skills but also deepens understanding and empathy towards divers with disabilities.

Creating Inclusive Diving Communities

By completing this course, instructors are equipped to welcome a broader range of divers into the underwater world. It's a step towards creating more inclusive and diverse diving communities, where everyone, regardless of their physical or mental abilities, can experience the joy and wonder of diving.

Conclusion

The PADI Adaptive Teaching Techniques Instructor Specialty Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air is a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond traditional diving instruction. It's an opportunity for PADI Instructors to broaden their horizons, develop deeper connections with their students, and contribute to a more inclusive diving world. Join this course and be part of a movement that celebrates diversity and inclusion in the magnificent world of diving.