Master Instructor Exam Step 1 of 14 0% Staff Member Name:* First Last Staff Email Address: Supervisor Email Address:*The individual named in this field will receive an e-mail with your responses Leadership is an Action Not a PositionWhat does the phrase “Leadership is an Action Not a Position” mean to you?*What are you a master of?*What are abuses of the master position that must always be avoided?* Who is Responsible for Student Progress and Advancement?What percentage of responsibility do you take for your students’ progress and development?*How is it possible that you could have a greater motivation and commitment than a student or parent has to achieving their goals in Tae Kwon Do?*Explain how you can focus on what you can control in the following scenarios:*Students roughhousing before class begins, Students giving low effort during kicking drills, A students’ inability to break a board on the first few tries.How will you face the pressure of being a master with a positive attitude?* Positive Energy and RespectWhy is it crucial that you leave your outside stresses outside of the dojang?*What is meant by the “Ripple Effect”?*Why should you ignore certain negative behaviors?*How do you intend to keep a high level of energy throughout the day?*How will you demonstrate respect to all levels of students, parents, and staff?* How to Love All of Your StudentsWhat is the difference between loving your students and liking them?*How can “looking closer” help you to feel greater respect and appreciation for your students?*What is a type of student that you could do a better job of caring about more?*How can you make certain that you are never bored when teaching?* Addressing Behavior IssuesWhy do students misbehave?*How do misbehaving students “help” you to develop your teaching ability?*How does responding in anger harm your relationship with the student?*How does responding in anger harm your relationship with their parents?*How does responding in anger harm your relationship with other students and families in the school?*How does responding in anger harm your relationship with other staff?*What is the lesson of the “nails in the fence” story?*What does it mean to “start fresh” everyday?*Explain how you would use speak to the class strategy to respond to misbehavior.*Explain how you would use speak to a nearby student strategy to respond to misbehavior.*Explain how you would use speak to the student strategy to respond to misbehavior.*Give an example of the “What- Why -What” speech to a child:* Creating Win- Win Relationships with ParentsWhat is the benefit of parents watching classes?*What would be an example of something you would say when speaking to the parents as a group?*What would be an example of how you would speak to a parent whose child is not quite ready to receive a tip on their belt for their form?*How would you ask for help from a parent?*How can you reduce the amount of complaints and confusion regarding a childs’ progress and advancement?*Why is it vital that you never lose your temper with a parent even if they become upset with you?* Praise TipsWhat is meant by each of the following recommendations for utilizing praise more effectively?Be sincere, genuine and truthful:*Be Specific:*Praise Immediately:*Praise Cleanly:*Keep Track of Your Praise:*Teachers Who Praise Create Teachers Who Praise:* Partnering StudentsWhat are the technical benefits of partner training?*What are the life skills taught by partner training?*What are the factors you should consider when pairing students?*Why is it important to monitor and possibly adjust partners throughout the duration of the class?*What are some extra safety precautions you should take regarding how students are paired during sparring?* Safety and Emergency SituationsHow do “mindful expectations” affect the safety for the students?Types of exercise:*The pace:*Individualized and customized:*Up to you to know how to modify:*Too difficult leads to loss of motivation:*Injury leads to loss of a student and possibly loss of school:*What are the ways that you can make sparring safer for everyone?*What is the process if an injury occurs while you are teaching?*How should you follow up after a student injury?* Testing DayHow should you prepare the dojang for testing day?*What does student performance on testing day teach you?*How can you help students to succeed on testing day?*What are some strategies to assist a student who is struggling with breaking a board?*What are some of the key behaviors associated with being a great testing judge?*What actions should you take after the test concludes to enhance your relationship with your students?* The Most Important Masters StatisticsWhat is learned by monitoring the following statistics:Class Attendance:*Testing Number:*Inactivations:* Teaching Plans and Classroom GoalsWhat are some of the benefits of planning your classes?*What would be an example of goals you might set for a specific class?*What about for a specific student?* Build up Your Assistant InstructorsExplain what you would say/do for each of the following tactics to build up your assistant instructors:Introduce them to your students with enthusiasm:*Highlight them and ask them to perform techniques that they do well:*Set them up for success by publicly requesting what you need them to do/achieve with a group:*Watch them running a group and give them a silent endorsement:*Praise them publicly for student progress and a job well done:*Praise them off the floor when talking with parents/students:* Δ
