AHLS Instructor Course Syllabus

(Actual Course Times May Vary)

8:00am                  Continental Breakfast

A. Lectures
 
8:15am                  AHLS Policies and Procedures
                             Chapter 1: An Introduction to AHLS
                             Chapter 2: AHLS Faculty
                             Chapter 3: AHLS Provider Course
                             Chapter 4: AHLS Instructor Course            

9:45am                 How to Conduct an AHLS Program
                            Chapter 5: How to Conduct an AHLS Program
                            Chapter 6: A Checklist for Conducting a Program 

10:45am               Break
 
11:00am              Adult Education Teaching Tools
                              Chapter 7: Adult Education 
                          Chapter 8: Lectures & Scenarios: The Critical Points of AHLS 

Noon                    Lunch Break
 
B. Instructor Workshop
 
1:00pm                “Mini” Lecture Series

C. Exam 

3:00pm                 Mandatory Exam and Course Evaluation

Course Objectives:

The AHLS Instructor programis a 6-hour, 1-day course. Participants will be able to:

u Review AHLS policies and procedures.
u Identify the process for conducting an AHLS program.
u  Recognize common adult education theories and how to apply in teaching the AHLS curriculum.
u  Define and demonstrate AHLS principles and adult education theory.
u  Explain why the dos and don'ts of teaching affect student learning and interaction.