RYA Teaching in the Classroom

Having a high level of subject knowledge is not enough to make a good instructor. It’s also vital that we can interact effectively with students in the classroom, both on an interpersonal level and as a teacher. Of the many skills demanded from instructors, the ability to impart and check knowledge in a structured, engaging and adaptable manner is of equal importance to having subject knowledge well beyond that of the syllabus.

Anybody wanting to start teaching RYA shorebased courses will need to undertake a ‘Teaching in the Classroom’ course.

The Teaching in the Classroom course explores the various skillsets required of a classroom-based RYA instructor. The online module encompasses elements of learning theory then delivers practical techniques for student-centred teaching which are put into practise, developed and refined during the classroom session. If you hold one of the qualifications or appointments below, the Teaching in the Classroom course is highly recommended but optional:

• Yachtmaster™ Instructors
• Coach Assessors in the Dinghy, Keelboat and Multihull Schemes
• Trainers in the Windsurfing, Powerboat, Personal Watercraft and Inland Waterways Schemes
• Holders of a valid subject-specific RYA Shorebased Instructor certificate
• Holders of a professional teaching qualification such as PGCE or CertEd
• Holders of IMO Train the Trainer 6.09

The Teaching in the Classroom course must be completed before attendance on any of the following Shorebased Instructor courses (unless you hold one of the qualifications or appointments above):

• RYA Shorebased Navigation Instructor (required to teach RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship, RYA Day Skipper Shorebased and RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster™ Offshore Shorebased courses)
• RYA Diesel Engine Instructor
• RYA First Aid Instructor
• RYA Marine Radio (SRC) Assessor
• RYA Radar Instructor
• RYA Basic Sea Survival Instructor

Note: Following a subject-specific Shorebased Instructor course, candidates who receive an action plan may be tasked to complete the Teaching in the Classroom course if they haven’t already done so.

Courses are only bookable via the RYA website through their training calendar here.

Should you experience any problems with your search or with booking online please email: instructor.courses@rya.org.uk