The PADI Adaptive Teaching Instructor Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air is a transformative program designed to equip diving professionals with the skills and mindset needed to provide inclusive and supportive scuba instruction to all divers, regardless of physical or mental challenges. As the only PADI Career Development Centre on Gili Air, Oceans 5 has a reputation for fostering high teaching standards and instilling a commitment to accessibility and safety in all its courses. The Adaptive Teaching Instructor Course specifically enables instructors to modify and adapt their teaching methods to cater to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring that the joy and exploration of diving are available to everyone.
Participants in this course learn how to assess the individual abilities of students and implement tailored approaches that enhance comfort and success underwater. This involves practical exercises that challenge instructors to think creatively and empathetically, shifting from a traditional one-size-fits-all teaching model to a more flexible, student-centered approach. The course goes beyond merely understanding physical limitations; it delves into communication techniques, empathy-building practices, and the psychological aspects of teaching divers with disabilities or specific learning needs.
Oceans 5 Gili Airโs state-of-the-art facilities, including two spacious training pools and modern classroom settings, provide an ideal environment for instructor candidates to learn, practice, and refine these adaptive techniques. Additionally, the course is conducted by experienced PADI Course Directors and instructors who bring a wealth of knowledge, real-world insights, and passion for inclusive education. The small class sizes at Oceans 5 ensure personalized guidance, giving candidates the opportunity to ask questions, receive tailored feedback, and build confidence in their new teaching methods.
One of the most compelling aspects of taking the PADI Adaptive Teaching Instructor Course at Oceans 5 is the emphasis on community and environmental stewardship. Oceans 5 has long been an advocate for inclusivity and conservation, recognizing that creating an inclusive dive environment also fosters a deeper respect for the ocean and its ecosystems. Instructors who complete this course leave not only with enhanced teaching capabilities but also as ambassadors for inclusivity in the diving community. They become equipped to contribute meaningfully to a growing movement that believes in making diving a sport without barriers, thus broadening the reach and impact of the scuba diving world.
The program is comprehensive, involving a mixture of theoretical sessions, practical workshops, and in-water training exercises. During these activities, instructor candidates take on multiple rolesโboth as instructors and as students simulating various challengesโto gain firsthand experience in problem-solving and adaptive communication. These exercises are pivotal in fostering an understanding of the needs of future students who might require different approaches to succeed in their diving goals.
Moreover, Oceans 5โs emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is palpable throughout the course. The dive center has nurtured a culture of teamwork and encouragement, reflecting its broader commitment to the islandโs community and the inclusive practices it champions. This positive learning environment helps candidates feel comfortable, engaged, and inspired to push their teaching skills to new heights.
Graduates of the PADI Adaptive Teaching Instructor Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air leave with a valuable credential that enhances their employability and effectiveness as dive instructors. More importantly, they gain the knowledge and compassion needed to make scuba diving an empowering experience for students of all abilities. By choosing to complete this course at Oceans 5, instructors become part of a legacy of high-quality, inclusive, and environmentally conscious diving education. This unique approach positions Oceans 5 Gili Air as a leader in fostering a diverse, accessible, and eco-aware diving community.
The main parts of the course are the Confined Open Water sessions and the Open Water Sessions.
In the confined water training section you learn techniques used by disabled divers and to assist disabled divers in water. You will also experience some disabilities thru simulation and how to better assist your own students/divers. It is important that you understand the difficulties your students may experience during training and how you can assist them in overcoming these.
By simulating being disabled and then alternating as the Instructor for disabled students, you develop a clearer understanding of problems that are encountered (during the pool training disabled divers should be invited to assist if possible). You will need to consider the disabilities of the divers you will be training and be sensitive and aware of the special requirements that are specific for each student.
In the Open Water Workshop, you will also learn about how to evaluate dive sites and their accessibility, and develop a general awareness of other logistic considerations, which are necessary when you are training or accompanying disabled divers.
To certify as a Professional you must demonstrate that you have the ability to successfully train and guide individuals with physical disabilities in an open water environment.
Learning to deal with all types of disabilities, a Dive Instructor can encounter, is not possible in a 2-3 days training program. You will however get a base to build upon, with relevant techniques and knowledge.
In order to develop your experience you must work with the disabled. Update your knowledge and training methods, read newsletters, and work with rehabilitation centers and research information specific to the disabilities you encounter.
Duration:ย 3 days
Dives:ย 2 dives included
Price: โฌ500,-
