C5+Ongoing+Learning

Benchmarks: As the HS swim coach, I enrolled and completed my WSI training at Puxi with my fellow coaches. This learning community is made up of 9 coaches who share different aquatics backgrounds and level of experience from a former Champion synchronized swimmer to a Chinese national swimmer to an ex Water Polo player. We learn from each other's area of specialization though share similiar comittment and respective experiences. (e-mail excerpt) Hi WSI Candidates:You are among those that have been carefully chosen to take the WSI course this Feb. Liz and I are looking forward to your training For you to note: Meanwhile, all the best for the new year of the aquatic ox.....Xin Nian Kuai Le!See you on Tuesday Feb. 2nd.Jon Jon Biros Aquatics Director Shanghai American School 258 Jin Feng Lu, Zhudi Town Minhang District, Shanghai201107, China Tel: (86-21) 6221-1445 ext. 2571 Cel: (86) 1391-6620-241Blog: [|http://aquaticscenter.saschina.org] P  Please consider the environment before printing this email
 * Standard C5: Commits to ongoing professional learnin g **
 * 1) Engages in self evaluation
 * 2) Seeks opportunities for professional growth to support SAS school improvement initiatives
 * 3) Commits to on-going self-directed learning that is informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge
 * 4) Promotes and participates in collaborative, safe, and supportive learning communities
 * Attached is the schedule for the two days plus the maps to and of the campus.
 * Busing...there is none.
 * We start at 8:00 a.m. Please do not be late.
 * Taxi, walk, jog or cycle to Puxi Campus for an 8:00 a.m. start. Coffee, tea, pastries and snacks will be provided at the Aquatics Center.
 * We will be in the water swimming by 8:40 so make sure your morning breakfast is small and simple.
 * You need to complete the **__Self Study Guide for Educators and Trainers__** which is in section P at the back of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training document. Read through this document, __turn to page 113 to 116 for the questions to the Self Assessment__. __Record your answers on pages 110 to 112.__ Note pages 117 to 119 have the answers if you get stuck, but try to do the assessment without peeking.
 * Please bring all your WSI materials with you. We will print you off the course schedule.
 * Bring a swim suit and goggles too. However if you forget we have extras!
 * The final day Feb. 3rd finishes at 3 p.m. ish. Here there is an option for you to take the written exam between 3 & 4:30, or you may elect to take the exam some other time in February at our curriculum offices at either campus.
 * Taxi fairs can be handed in to the Curriculum offices for reimbursement; team up and ride with another were possible.