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09-14-2009, 11:27 PM
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And even one step further, Bonnie who runs the TEAM organization (not sure if she pops up on our forum here too much) gets us to dialog with the student the week leading up to the event. More than once I've been able to talk a new guy out of the "winning the DE" mindset!
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09-15-2009, 08:01 AM
#47
Perfect Angel
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I am surprised to hear that you're not taught to ask these things. I'm not PCA certifed but instruct for Audi Club, HoD and a number of other organizations here in NorCal and we are taught to sit down with the student well beofre going out on track and discuss this sort of thng.
Learning the students goals for the DE really helps in the first session. If he tells you his goal is to be the fastest car on track or to "win" the DE, you know you'll have your hands full.
Learning the students goals for the DE really helps in the first session. If he tells you his goal is to be the fastest car on track or to "win" the DE, you know you'll have your hands full.
09-15-2009, 09:32 AM
#48
Mr. Excitement
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Be safe. Have fun. Learn something. Equal measure of all three and the weekend tends to go better when they are applied in proper order.
Talking about this with your student is one thing and SOP in PCA. Getting it to sink in is another. Most get it, a few need some extra guidance and the rare tire wall testers never seem to fully get it.
Talking about this with your student is one thing and SOP in PCA. Getting it to sink in is another. Most get it, a few need some extra guidance and the rare tire wall testers never seem to fully get it.
09-15-2009, 10:08 AM
#49
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That said, it can be pretty miserable when occasionally a student just doesn't get it, despite both our best efforts.
And...the discounted fees don't hurt, either.
09-15-2009, 05:16 PM
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I was a PCA instrucor for 20 years before I took the certification course this summer. It was worth it. It does have the potential to give a more consistent student experience. It was more about communication and the 2 minute interview than "learning how to instruct DE"
We all get a bit complacent about things and a review was good.. for instructors and our students.
Kyle
We all get a bit complacent about things and a review was good.. for instructors and our students.
Kyle
09-15-2009, 09:14 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
Be safe. Have fun. Learn something. Equal measure of all three and the weekend tends to go better when they are applied in proper order.
Talking about this with your student is one thing and SOP in PCA. Getting it to sink in is another. Most get it, a few need some extra guidance and the rare tire wall testers never seem to fully get it.
Talking about this with your student is one thing and SOP in PCA. Getting it to sink in is another. Most get it, a few need some extra guidance and the rare tire wall testers never seem to fully get it.
