4-Running-a-Skills-Pathway-Program.docx

As explored in chapter 1, each of the Skills Pathway programs is run over 12 weeks, split into three levels of four weeks. Each level explores a focus and then each week has a specific topic. The focus and topics build from one week to the next on the students journey to Become a Wizard so that whe...

As explored in chapter 1, each of the Skills Pathway programs is run over 12 weeks, split into three levels of four weeks. Each level explores a focus and then each week has a specific topic. The focus and topics build from one week to the next on the students journey to Become a Wizard so that when appropriate, students can move fluidly from one level to the next. The programs have also been designed so that a student can join at the level appropriate for them and access content appropriate for their goals and aspirations. In this example we can see that the focus of the Level 1 Graduate within the Become a Driving Wizard program is 'Avoiding the Big Miss'. Week 1 of the program explores key concepts for helping students to understanding impact and strike on the driver face. Each class is focused on exploring a topic which will help the students develop the skills to achieve the focus of the level. The class content and supporting resources have been designed in each class to help you effectively deliver the class and provide the students with the opportunities to develop their skills. In a Skills Pathway class you should include an Opportunity for group discussion and demonstrations on the specific topic and class setup. The class plans include Practice games that can be completed in pairs or groups. Additionally, they will include Effective practice drills that can be completed on a private basis. There will also be an opportunity for private coaching incorporated into the class. The classes ensure an opportunity for social interactions across students in attendance. And finally, there are optional Scoring Goal Challenge opportunities for the specific skill focus for the Skills Pathway. The class should be structured with Stations 1-4 used for Practice Stations including drills and private coaching. Stations 5 and 6 should be used for Game Stations in pairs or groups. There should be opportunity to break out for Group Discussion at the Start, during and end of class. Lastly, Station 7 is used as an Optional Challenge Station. To assist you in planning and organising your Skills Pathway programs, you can access downloadable class plans through the Coaches Toolbox for each of the skills pathway programs, and the levels within each. Visit the Skills Pathway page and choose the relevant program. You can view these via the Hub or download them to your device. The plans include a "Class Layout and Setup\" section, which will provide you with recommendations on how to arrange each section of your event, ensuring that it is delivered safely, effectively and meets the learning outcomes. The timetable is included to provide you with an overview of what is delivered in the event and how the event is broken down across the duration. The Technical guidance ideas are provided in the class plan to help you to deliver content to those attending during group discussions and throughout the class. Each event plan includes game cards and practice stations that you can utilise in your event to ensure the event is engaging for your attendees. The final part includes scoring goal challenges that are specifically related to the skills being covered in your program. At your discretion, you can choose to incorporate these scoring goal challenges into your event. Included within the Skills Pathway program is the opportunity to setup and allow students to attempt one of the scoring goal challenges specific to the skill and topic of the class you are delivering. These challenges will help you and students to benchmark their performance, practice effectively, and track their progress across the Skills Pathway program. Further guidance on this element is available in Scoring School program training. It will also help to signpost students to the Scoring School program. Resources can be accessed within the scoring goal page accessible via the Skills Pathway homepage. In the example you can see the setup of the Bunker Challenge and the specific challenge across each scoring goal.