Welcome to GWRRA Rider Education`s

Welcome
to
GWRRA
Rider Education’s
So You Want to Become
a Rider Ed Seminar Presenter
presented by:
Tony Van Schaick
Assistant Director
GWRRA Rider Education
Presentation Overview
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The Seminar Presenter Development Program
Program Objectives & Overview
Position Scope and Responsibilities
Appointment Procedure & Process
Curriculum – Core Seminars
Field Seminar Presentations
Rider Ed Seminar Review Session within the District
How to Sign Up for a SPDP
Restrictions
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Seminar Presenter
Development Program (SPDP)
• Cooperative effort between GWRRA Leadership Training
and Rider Education.
• 1 day course to prepare prospective Seminar Presenters
to provide consistent high quality training to the
GWRRA Membership.
• This program certifies them to teach only Rider
Education Seminars.
 To teach Leadership Training Seminars will require the
Candidate to take additional training from Leadership
Training.
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Seminar Presenter
Development Program (SPDP)
• Completion of the program requires:
 Satisfactory evaluations in the SPDP classroom
 Two “field” Seminar Presentations.
• The classroom portion of the program is presented to
the Candidates by a Leadership Training Senior
Master Trainer and a Region/District Educator.
• Each Instructor is responsible for a portion of the
presentation.
• The “field” evaluations are the responsibility of Rider
Education.
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Program Objectives
• Provide an International source of qualified Seminar
Presenters.
• Guarantee high quality training
• Locate top quality seminar capability close to the
Chapters.
• Driving influences for training.
 Focus on needs
 Reliable training material
 Quality presentations
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Program Overview
Implementation:
• Unit One – Program Goals and Overview
Purpose and Philosophies behind GWRRA Training
Instructor Program Purpose, Content, Structure, and
Intent
Exercise: Self-Assessment
• Unit Two – Training in GWRRA
Key Processes and Procedures
How Leadership Training works in GWRRA
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Program Overview
Implementation (continued):
• Unit Three – The Instructor’s Toolbox
The Training Tools available
Working knowledge of the Tools
Key instructional techniques and skills
Working knowledge of the Tools
Key instructional techniques and skills
• Unit Four – Curriculum, Organization, and
Presentation:
Contents – Rationale – Recommendations for Delivery
Exercise: Conduct Co-Rider Seminar
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Procedures & Policies
Who may apply for appointment as a Rider Education
Seminar Presenter?
Full or Associate members may apply by completing
the Rider Education Seminar Presenters application.
• Certification “Waivers” are not generally available
• Seminar Presenters demonstrate complete knowledge
of the program content and well developed skill in
presenting the program to others.
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Procedures & Policies
• Certification Officials are District Educators, Region
Educators, or the Director- Rider Education.
• SPDP must be completed within 6 months of
appointment.
To ensure knowledgeable Presenters and quality Seminars.
• Submit updates (renewals) every two years to the
responsible Director or Assistant Director of Rider
Education.
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Training Philosophy & Vision
•Vision
 A continuing supply of motivated, highly qualified
Presenters who serve the members supported by a
comprehensive Rider Education Seminar curriculum.
•Mission
 Provide High Quality Training opportunities for GWRRA
members.
 Help members realize their full potential both personally
and as a part of the Association, and provide the best
training experience possible.
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Goals
• A dedicated, well equipped, corps of Seminar
Presenters who are adequately trained to deliver the
Rider Education seminars in a professional manner.
• A comprehensive set of guidelines for use in
implementing and managing effective Rider Education
Training.
• A well rounded and flexible Rider Education Seminar
curriculum.
• A methodology for routine evaluation of the program,
its benefits and effectiveness.
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The Rider Ed
Seminar Presenter
Tenure:
• Appointed by, and report to, the local Region or District
Educator.
• Not a lifetime appointment, but serve at the pleasure of
their certifying official.
What must a Presenter do to maintain his/her
certification?
• Every two years the Presenter is evaluated.
• An in-depth review
• Submit a Seminar Presenter Renewal Form (N.15)
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N.15 Form
• Used for both
Initial Certification
and 2 year
Renewals
• Grandfathering?
– Statement of
Qualifications
(SOQ)
• Where to send it
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Scope & General
Responsibilities
• Support and cooperate with volunteer Leadership.
• Attend Regional and District meetings and other
training events as requested.
• Complete the GWRRA Rider Education Seminar
Presenter Development Program and maintain
current certification.
• Present and evaluate training seminars.
• Be aware of, and respond to, training opportunities,
issues, and concerns.
• Function as a "team player“.
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Selecting a Good
Seminar Presenter?
• Who actively participates?
• Who is interested in how the organization works?
• Who relates well to the chapter participants?
• Who has leadership training experience or
contributes time and ideas?
• Who are the most dependable staff/members?
• Who knows how to influence people in a positive
way?
• Who has the trust of the Chapter participants?
• Who wears the GWRRA patch?
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Appointment Procedure
Candidates for Seminar Presenter Position receive:
• A copy of the position description.
• An application for the Seminar Presenter position.
• A thorough interview including a discussion of the
position and its related expectations.
• Candidate then forwards the completed application to
the appointing official.
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Appointment Process
The appointment process is as follows:
• There is a review of the application and resume.
• Verification of membership status.
• Successful completion of the SPDP and field
evaluation.
• Submission of all paperwork to the Region Educator.
The appointed Seminar Presenter will receive:
• Rider Education Certified Seminar Presenter card.
• A letter of appointment.
• A copy of the approved application.
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Specific Responsibilities of the
Rider Ed Seminar Presenter
•Challenges/Stimulates Thinking
•Creates Lists (records)
•Summarizes Discussion Points
•Shares Ideas
•Serves as Model
•Raises Questions
•Provides Handouts
•Guides Discussion
•Restates/Clarifies Ideas
•Provides Constructive Criticism and Feedback
•Manages Classroom Learning Environment and Atmosphere
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Seminar Presenter Tools
•Seminar Presenter’s Workbook
•Rider Education Program Handbook
•RE Seminar Instructor Certification Process
•Rider Education Seminar Library
•Co-Rider Seminar Presentation Plan & Video
•Road Captain’s Course Guide
•Group Riding Seminar Presentation Plan
•Team Riding Manual
•Trailering Seminar Presentation Plan
•Other Approved Seminar Presentations
•Recommended References and Readings
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Core Seminars
What are the six officially approved Rider Education
seminars?
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Co-Rider Seminar
Road Captains Course/Seminar
Team Riding (a.k.a.: Group Riding) Seminar
Trailering Seminar
Motorcycling for the Mature Rider
Motorcycle Crash Scene Response
Does this preclude presenters from developing and using
other seminars and approaches?
No. Another commonly used seminar is the Seasoned Rider from
MSF.
• The exception is Leadership Training Seminars.
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Peer Teaching
As Part of the SPDP Process:
• Peer-teach a seminar to your fellow classmates at the
SPDP.
• Develop your lesson plan using Exercise 2.
• Time: 10-15 minutes
During your presentation cover the following:
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Introduce yourself to the Class.
Tell them what you will be telling them.
Tell them.
Tell them what you have told them.
Ask for questions or comments.
Instructors will review your presentation.
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Field Seminar Presentations
• Once the SPDP is completed with satisfactory classroom
evaluations there is a final step – 2 Field Seminar
presentation observations.
• These are conducted by a Certifying Official
• May be a Chapter Presentation, or during a District or
Region sponsored Event
• Certifier will observe and offer coaching.
• In rare circumstances, the certifier has the authority to
terminate the process - and the responsibility to take over
the presentation if necessary.
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Seminar Review Process
within the District
• Seminar Presenters coordinate their Presentations with
the District/Region Educator (DE/RE).
There may be opportunities to train other Chapters/Members
• DEs should strive to observe the active Seminar Presenters
in their District whenever possible.
• Share Student Feedback with the DE or RE as an
alternative to schedule conflicts and large distances
preventing observation.
• Provide suggestions for consideration in future revisions to
the responsible Assistant to the Director of GWRRA Rider
Education to improve the course.
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How Do I Sign Up for a SPDP?
Contact your District or Region Educator and let them
know you are interested.
Once enough prospective Seminar Presenters are
available, the DE will organize the SPDP.
Depending on the finances in the District, you may be
asked to pay for a portion of the cost of your Student
materials.
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Restrictions
Who can I present the seminar to?
• The class should be substantially GWRRA members – it was
developed for them
• Others are OK – it may be a good recruiting tool to include
prospective Members
What can I charge for my services?
• Our Seminar Presenters are volunteers.
• There is no charge for the presenter’s time
• Depending on the finances of the group requesting the
seminar, full or partial reimbursement for legitimate
expenses may be offered
Obligations
To remain certified, the Seminar Presenter must present a
minimum of 2 seminars in the renewal period (2 years)
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Rewards
Why do Seminar Presenters do what they do?
• The knowledge imparted may save the life of a
Member, friend, or loved one.
• Potential injuries can be reduced.
• Any gathering of GWRRA Members and friends can be
a lot of FUN!
• It is a great excuse to meet new friends.
• Anything you can think of to add?…
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Summary
• Program Objectives & Overview
• Position Scope and Responsibilities
• Appointment Procedure & Process
• Curriculum – Core Seminars
• Field Seminar Presentations
• Rider Ed Seminar Review Session within the District
• How to Sign Up for a SPDP
• Restrictions
• Rewards
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Questions
What Questions do You Have for Me?
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Closing Thought
Friends Don’t Let Friends Learn by Accident
Could a Seminar Presenter have avoided this?
Become a part of GWRRA’s
ULTIMATE Member Retention Program!
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