IAM - Associate Schedule
Discussion
Having passed my Observers test last month I will get my first associate in February.
In the meantime for practice I have suggested I bring my mum up to the advanced standard.
My observer had a sheet with where the associate should be each week, (week 1 - drive safely, week 2 - give and recieve information etc etc).
Does anyone have this schedule or could point me in the right direction?
Cheers,
Mark
In the meantime for practice I have suggested I bring my mum up to the advanced standard.
My observer had a sheet with where the associate should be each week, (week 1 - drive safely, week 2 - give and recieve information etc etc).
Does anyone have this schedule or could point me in the right direction?
Cheers,
Mark
Mark,
There is no formal IAM approved sheet from IAM HQ to my knowledge. Many groups, like ours, have developed our own. Why not contact your old Observer and ask for your group's sheet....I hesitate to just send you a link to ours as I don't want to step on any toes.
If you have no luck 'mail me and I'll send you a link to our version which you can adapt...
There is no formal IAM approved sheet from IAM HQ to my knowledge. Many groups, like ours, have developed our own. Why not contact your old Observer and ask for your group's sheet....I hesitate to just send you a link to ours as I don't want to step on any toes.
If you have no luck 'mail me and I'll send you a link to our version which you can adapt...
Just before to hit the road with your mum, I'd encourage you to take a moment's pause ...
It has been recognised that adult learning best takes place in the context of solving a problem, or finding a solution to a situation, that is of immediate relevance to the needs and interest of the learner. Despite having been an Observer myself, I'd challenge the IAM and RoSPA how well their local Groups address this.
For example, how much time will you spend agreeing goals, and really probing those goals, with your Associate(s) before hitting the road? Does the goal actually come from your Group, rather than the Assoctiate
(i.e. getting the Associate through their advanced test)?
Now, how well do you think a standardised schedule will work?
Of course, IAM and RoSPA do an excellent job when the goal of the Associate happens to coincide with that of their local Group, as I hope was the case for you.
As an Observer, you are expected to have a good working knowledge of Roadcraft. I'd strongly encourage all Observers to develop a good working knowledge of coaching skills too (e.g. the likes of www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764552236/qid= or www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1857883039/qid=1133702364/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/202-6422461-4978260 ).
>> Edited by Mark_SV on Sunday 4th December 13:22
It has been recognised that adult learning best takes place in the context of solving a problem, or finding a solution to a situation, that is of immediate relevance to the needs and interest of the learner. Despite having been an Observer myself, I'd challenge the IAM and RoSPA how well their local Groups address this.
For example, how much time will you spend agreeing goals, and really probing those goals, with your Associate(s) before hitting the road? Does the goal actually come from your Group, rather than the Assoctiate
(i.e. getting the Associate through their advanced test)? Now, how well do you think a standardised schedule will work?
Of course, IAM and RoSPA do an excellent job when the goal of the Associate happens to coincide with that of their local Group, as I hope was the case for you.
As an Observer, you are expected to have a good working knowledge of Roadcraft. I'd strongly encourage all Observers to develop a good working knowledge of coaching skills too (e.g. the likes of www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764552236/qid= or www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1857883039/qid=1133702364/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/202-6422461-4978260 ).
>> Edited by Mark_SV on Sunday 4th December 13:22
Thanks for the replies gents, I have got a copy of the local groups guide now, it is just that, a guide, more of a framework than a rigid schedule and it has been stressed that it should be flexible.
Thanks for the links on coaching Mark, I will have a look at those.
Thanks again,
Mark
Thanks for the links on coaching Mark, I will have a look at those.
Thanks again,
Mark
Mark,
As you get a bit of experience under your belt, you will find it is natural to pick out the things that you need to concentrate on with each associate...they have different features that need help.
My number 1 is to make absolutely sure that they understand the SYSTEM quite early, understand the 2 second rule and the limit point.
When they get these points, the rest is like sculpting an elephant...you get a big bit of stone and a hammer...and chip away all the bits that don't look like elephant.
BOF.
As you get a bit of experience under your belt, you will find it is natural to pick out the things that you need to concentrate on with each associate...they have different features that need help.
My number 1 is to make absolutely sure that they understand the SYSTEM quite early, understand the 2 second rule and the limit point.
When they get these points, the rest is like sculpting an elephant...you get a big bit of stone and a hammer...and chip away all the bits that don't look like elephant.
BOF.
xiphias said:
Join your local group i suppose.
Good advice.
Go to www.iam.org.uk
Buy a Skill for Life (£85 or so). They'll put you in touch with your local group and away you go.
Good luck!
me01mp said:
Is there anyone in the northwest ...
Hi there,
Yeah, you can contact the Manchester Group of the RoSPA Advanced Drivers' Association (RoADA):
www.safedrivingandriding.org.uk/
E-mail john@safedrivingandriding.org.uk for car section info
Hope this helps
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