Critique of answers / New questions

Walter & Group...

I'm gratified by some of the excellent responses to the questions.

We'll choose one set of answers; those by Gary Davison as a springboard for critique by Dennis Grant.  Dennis's original questions are in blue.  Gary's answers in red block letters.

Dennis's critique in black italics :

2. Any change in our goals ?

 

No

 

Is there a common goal ?

 

 Yes CCI & Master are both teaching the substance of the fly cast, so the experience is both educational and enjoyable for both students and teachers. 

 

3. How will we start the day ?

 

As the Master performs a walk through of the casting area for weather conditions, wind direction and to making sure all is in place that was to be put in place for safety, prior to starting the day.

 

A.) Introduction of Master, CCI's and CCI Candidates. Go over bathroom locations, safety items, make sure the waiver sign in has been signed by all the students attending,  make sure all name tags have been provided.

 

B.)  Provide an overview of the FFF and what the organization strives for in the teaching of fly casting.  What our job entails being CCI's and Master CCI's. What benefits there are available to those that become members of the FFF.  Plus the information that is available to all Fly Fisherman who may or may not be members of the FFF. 

 

C.) At this time the Master and the CCI's should provide their back ground and their story about the CCI journey with a little bit of history so the students know a little about us. 

 

 Not too much, they came to cast. D.

 

D.)  We would then turn the floor over to the Students around the room. This is a very important part of the class. Giving the Master and the CCI's an idea of students back ground.  Where they are from, what they do for a living, where they like to fish, and what area of Fly Fishing is important to them.

This will also give the instructors a hint as to their learning needs.  Verbal, Touch, or Visual styles.

 

E.) Then provide a hand out showing the class plan which would be followed for the day.

Showing class format  example: (class room 30 min, casting time 20 min, 10 debrief.) next series of sessions.

Outline would show breaks, & time for lunch. 

Would also show topic's to be covered through out the day with designated CCI providing the presentation. 

CCI Outlines of presentation would be attached so the student could follow along during the presentation.

 

F.) Make sure everyone had safety equipment for the casting area's before going to the casting area. Have a map of the casting area showing each area and indicate to all where to line up to make their casting based on wind direction for that day's class. Those needing equipment would have to meet outside to be given basis instructions on the equipment before going to the casting area for warm up.  Plus recommend that those that brought their own equipment should let one of the CCI's review before going to the casting area. 

 

E.) Go to Casting Area to warm up and get the feel of the equipment.

 

More good points by Gary:  Don?t forget to budget TIME.  Keep classroom time to a minimum AT FIRST, later in the day when students are nursing a sore arm or wrist you can take advantage of the rest time. They came to CAST, get them out and going as soon as it is practical to do so.

 

A CI with 5 new casters and 20 minutes has, at best, 3 minutes each. You, as the lead, if you are going to keep a handle on the action have 15 students 2 CI's, at best,  1 minute each. Not much time.

 

Some instructors get 'hung up' with a student for whatever reason and 10 minutes is gone in a flash. Dividing time equally is one of the toughest tasks.  3 - 2 minute 'visits' with each caster is better than 1 - 6 minute 'visit'   WHY ?

 

In ( F. ) 2 stars ** An excellent point: You got my attention as your examiner.  D.

 

 'where to line up to make their casting based on wind direction'. 

 

This one is ALWAYS overlooked ! Why is it so important to me ?  Where would YOU like the caster in relation to the wind ? D.

 

     

 

4. Will we (you and the CI's) approach responsibilities differently ?

 

 Yes

 

If so, how ?

 

 

The Master instructor is responsible for everything associated with the event. 

Making sure the event is going well for CCI's as well as the students.  Plus meets the challenges of those unexpected problems that may occur through out the two day event.

The Master is responsible to provide support to all of the CCI's in the class room, and in the field, to make sure they can fulfill the needs of their students, that have given their time and money, to learn how to become better fly fisherman. 

 

All the best

 

Gary Davison

Gulf Coast Spey 

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Now, let's outline Dennis's new questions with a bit of my input ....    G. :

 

1.)  Dennis points out that three 2 minute visits with each student is more valuable than one 6 minute visit.  If you agree, tell us why.

 

2.) Where would you like the casters to make their casts in relation to wind direction ?

    

     a. Wind from behind      b. Wind from in front   c.  Wind from the casting hand side  d. Wind from the line hand side.  e. Quartering with respect to the wind.

 

     

 

3.)  Why might this be important to the students ?

 

4.)  Why is this so important to the course director ?

 

Gordy