In preparation for the session, I elected to use the ADDIE model. It is process traditionally used by Organizational Effectiveness developers and trainers.
I first used the model when I created training materials as an Innovation Analyst and found it to be easy to implement and flexible for a variety of projects.
The five phases are: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation.
Analysis
The class focuses on children between the ages of 5 to 14 and be conducted using the one (1) hour class format, eight (8) week program cycle, as used in the past.
The outcomes will be on increasing and expanding an individuals spatial awareness and physical dexterity capabilities.
The second outcome will focus on increasing the individuals sense of confidence in the mastery of new material and be able to execute the technique or movement, as called.
The class time will be supplemented and reinforced with take home hand-outs highlighting concepts performed in class.
Design
The classes will be designed as single, stand-alone sessions, as well as be integrated into the larger, comprehensive Shuharikan Dojo's Yoshinkan Aikido program curriculum, to expand the student's exposure to a variety of principles, concepts and techniques.
Focus will be on physical and behavioral understandings of the Yoshinkan Aikido style and Japanese etiquette structure as it relates to martial arts training.
The physical class content will utilize the Aikido Basic Stance (Kamae), Basic Movements (Kihon Dosa), Basic Techniques (Kihon Waza) and safe/controlled falling (Ukemi Waza).
The behavioral class content will focus on group work and protocols as they relate to dojo (school or training hall) trainings and include, but not limited to, dogi (training uniform), belt tying, lining up and bowing.
Development
The eight week training progression will be built as a single storyboard and then be expanded into the individual class session hand-outs and other supplemental information pieces.
The storyboard will highlight and focus on the key concepts or learning deliverables for each class. A detailed walk-through of the eight week cycle will be performed with all of the instructors two weeks before the start of the session.
Following the walk-through, the lead-time will provide the individual instructors time to research and plan additional techniques or supplements. The lead-time will also provide a period for questions or clarifications for those new to the instructor role.
Implementation
The instructors engaged for the Fall session have taught with this plan in the past and are all familiar with the overall teaching protocols. All of the Shuharikan Instructors hold Black Belt rankings and are internationally certified and licensed instructors in Yoshinkan Aikido.
Course corrections or supplements will be made to the existing curriculum if the students are progressing faster or slower, depending on the students mastery of the material.
Based on the individual students participating and their current ranks, a Kyu (colored belt) test may be administered at the end of the eight week cycle.
If a determination is made by instructors that additional time is needed to show proficiency in the material, a test will be held in a future cycle.
Exams are held on a quarterly basis and follow the required components as noted in the Children's Class Handbook.
Evaluation
An end of session demonstration of material learned will be performed during the last two class sessions.
Individuals and pairs will be called on to present the Basic Movements and Techniques.
If a Kyu exam is held, the grading will follow the Kyu rank material found in the Children's Class Handbook and each component will be graded on a 1 to 5 basis with passing being at 70%.
Two additional components will be required of the testing candidates. They are: Aikido Attitude and an Aikido Project.
The Aikido Attitude component is the acknowledgement by a parent or guardian that the student is ready and deserving of testing for their next rank. Ideals around Aikido Attitude include: listening to your parents, helping with household chores, doing your homework and doing the best you can in all endeavors.
The Aikido Project balances the physical techniques with the ideal that a Samurai needed balance between studying the "Sword and the Brush." The student is asked to create a piece of art, a poem, story, or other creative piece and present it to the other class members.
Following each cycle, a review is made with the instructors and takes into account feedback from the students and parents. New ideas and activities are added to successive class cycles based on how the students master the material and what generates the most interest.
See you all on the 12th of September!
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