Module
330: Leading
Interpreters: Training and Coaching
Competency
Curriculum
The following curriculum components outline the developmental
learning elements that compose the skills set for this
competency. From these outlines, 1) employees and their
supervisors can determine learning needs and
strategies, 2) instructors can develop sessions and
lesson plans.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, learners will contribute
to interpretive excellence at their site as they:
Individually or as part of a training team, recognize
needs for, develop, and present interpretive training,
contributing to ongoing staff development of interpretive
skills and competencies;
Coach
coworkers, volunteers, and others to support ongoing
personal development of interpretive skills;
Direct
others in the day-to-day accomplishment of interpretive
operation goals and project objectives;
Communicate,
as trainer, coach, and role model, the principles
of Module 101 of
the Interpretive Curriculum: Why We Do Interpretation,
What Interpretation Is, and How Interpretation Works.
Topics
Directing the work of others; on-the-job-training
techniques, and task direction; principles of
adult learning; leading by example; coaching methods
and techniques; providing written and informal
feedback; self-assessment techniques; motivation
and incentives; interpretive methods and techniques;
developing instructional objectives and lesson
plans; training evaluation. Audience
Individuals seeking Full Performance Ranger Careers
certification. Others may include other NPS staff,
cooperating association and concession employees,
volunteers, park partners with lead and/or interpretive
training responsibilities.
Delivery
Park and cluster-level seasonal or group training; Servicewide
courses; university courses; OJT and personal development
details; classroom and distance learning; private sources;
consultants; computer-based training packages and CD-ROMS.
