2003 ibstpi®

Instructor Competencies

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Instructor Competencies

PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS

1. Communicate effectively.
2. Update and improve one’s professional knowledge and skills.
3. Comply with established ethical and legal standards.
4. Establish and maintain professional credibility.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

5. Plan instructional methods and materials

6. Prepare for instruction.

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND STRATEGIES

7. Stimulate and sustain learner motivation and engagement.

8. Demonstrate effective presentation skills.
9. Demonstrate effective facilitation skills.
10 Demonstrate effective questioning skills.
11. Provide clarification and feedback.
12. Promote retention of knowledge and skills.
13. Promote transfer of knowledge and skills.

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

14. Assess learning and performance.

15. Evaluate instructional effectiveness.

MANAGEMENT

16. Manage an environment that fosters learning and performance.

17. Manage the instructional process through the appropriate use of technology.

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2003 ibstpi®
Instructor Performance Statements
Examples

PERSONAL DOMAIN
Competencies Performance Statements
6. Prepare for instruction. a. Anticipate and prepare for learner difficulties and
questions.
b. Prepare learners for instruction.
c. Identify key points, relevant examples, anecdotes, and
additional materials.
d. Confirm logistical and physical arrangements that
support instruction.
e. Make instructional resources accessible to all learners.
f. Confirm readiness of equipment, technology, and tools.

Competencies are the core component of the ibstpi® model. They are short statements, each one providing
a general description of a complex effort.

Each competency is supported by a list of performance statements which provide a fuller description of
how the competency is demonstrated.
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