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Part 3 Teaching Ability Syllabus

Below is the basic DSA syllabus as on the back of the ADI 21T form. This forms the basis of the compulsory 40 hours that is required before you can apply for
a trainee instructor licenceExplaining the controls of the vehicle, including the use of dual controlsMoving OffMaking normal stopsReversing and while doing so entering limited openings to the right or to the leftTurning to face the opposite direction, using forward and reverse gearsParking close to the kerb, using forward and reverse gearsUsing mirrors and explaining how to make an emergency stopApproaching and turning cornersJudging speed and making normal progressRoad positioningDealing with road junctionsDealing with crossroadsDealing with pedestrian crossingsMeeting, crossing the path of, overtaking and allowing adequate clearance for other vehicles and other road usersGiving correct signalsComprehension of traffic signs, including road markings and traffic control signalsMethod, clarity, adequacy and correctness of instructionObservation and correction of driving errors committed by pupils and general mannerManner, patience and tact in dealing with pupilAbility to inspire confidence in pupil

About the part 3 examination
This is the final test and, by many, is considered the hardest. If you enter with the correct attitude and put in a lot of commitment and study properly for it then it is
actually quite an easy test. Remember, you are limited to three attempts at this test within two years of passing the ADI part 1examination.

In this test, your teaching skills are being examined. The objective of this final exam is to see how you pass your knowledge onto pupils and the general quality
of your instruction. The test will be in two parts each of which will last half an hour. For each of the two phases, the supervising examiner will use role play to portray two different pupils at different stages of their training.

The examiner will select two of the following scenarios on the pre set testA novice pupil or a partly trained pupil (Phase 1) A pupil who has a test approaching or a qualified driver undertaking driving development (Phase 2)

The key teaching skill areas that you will be tested on are:
Core competenciesFault identification
See a fault and alert the pupilFault analysis
Why did the fault happen? It may be obvious or you may need to find out from the pupil as to what caused the faultRemedial action
Rectify the fault with the correct level of instruction
Instructional techniques and instructor characteristicsLevel of instruction - Using talk through, prompting or independent & Knowing when to switch instruction levelsPlanning - Lesson structure & Allocation of time between theory & practiceControl of lesson - Be aware of what is happening inside & outside of the car. You need to be looking well ahead and at your pupil and be ready to intervene before a problem occursCommunication - Use language that is easy to understand & pitched at the pupil's levelQuestion and answer techniques - Use to establish that the pupil understands. Encourage the pupil to ask questionsFeedback and encouragement - Give praise when the pupil deserves it. Inform the pupil of their progressInstructor's use of controls - Instructors should only use the driver or dual controls when necessary and inform the pupil as to why
Instructor characteristicsAttitude and approach - As an instructor you should be able to provide an relaxed and supportive learning environment showing an enthusiastic and friendly manner but without being over familiar. Also you should be self confident with the ability to transfer confidence to your pupil in a patient and tactful manner.

How You Are Graded
When you take the part three test you will be graded. The grading system works on a scale from one to six
The grading is as follows:Grade 6: Instruction to a very high standard with no significant weaknessesGrade 5: A good overall standard of instruction with some minor weaknessesGrade 4: A competent performance with some minor deficienciesGrade 3: An inadequate performanceGrade 2: Poor overall performanceGrade 1: Overall standard of instruction extremely poor or dangerous

A grade four is the pass bench mark which is considered acceptable. Three or below is considered as unsuccessful. On the part 3 you will be graded on each of the two phases so to pass you will need a minimum of a 4/4. If you were to receive a 6/3 for example, then that would be unsuccessful.

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