MASSAGE THERAPY INSTRUCTOR COURSE: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS – ARIANA INSTITUTE

MASSAGE THERAPY INSTRUCTOR COURSE: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS – ARIANA INSTITUTE

The information contained in Ariana Institute’s MTI Teaching Adult Learners course notebook it is of significant value to everyone throughout the United States who is interested in becoming a Massage Therapy Instructor. You can become a Massage Therapy Instructor in a school environment, as an independent MTI, and as an MTI who teaches for established educational organizations that have classes throughout the United States.

Completion of a 30 hour Teaching Adult Learners course is required in Texas. This 30-hour Teaching Adult Learners course fulfills the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirement for completing an acceptable Adult Learners Course prior to submitting an application to DSHS to become a Massage Therapy Instructor.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

INTRODUCTION

Becoming A Massage Therapy Instructor (An Overview Of The Process)
Ten Joys Of Teaching
Study Manual for Online Courses
Information Related to Becoming A Massage Therapy Instructor
Adult Learning:  An Overview
Skills And Competencies Needed To Succeed In Today’s Workplace
Massage Therapy Fact Sheet

LEARNING

The Educational Theory Of Socrates
Variables Affecting Adult Learning
Learning Theories Related To Adult Learning
Thirty Things About Adult Learning
Motivating Adults To Learn
Principles Of Teaching Adults
Major Areas Of Research On Adult Learning
Guidelines To Inform and Improve Higher Learning
Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs
Robert Gagne’s Nine Events Of Instruction
Emotional Intelligence
Howard Gardner’s Theories Of Multiple Intelligences
A Teacher’s Dozen – Guidelines to Improve Higher Learning

THE TEACHING PROCESS

Educational Goals And Objectives
Writing Goals And Objectives
Developing A Course Syllabus
Writing A Syllabus
How To Plan A Lesson
Writing A Lesson Plan

ASSESSMENTS

Classroom Assessment Techniques
How to Write Good Test Questions
Designing Assessments for NCBTMB Approved Providers

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES AND CONCEPTS

Ice Breakers
Using Humor In The Classroom
Mindfulness And The Learning Process
Learning From Mindfulness
101 Things You Can Do At The Beginning Of A Class
Improving Lectures for Adult Learners

CE CREDIT – NCBTMB: Ariana Vincent is approved as a provider for The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) which requires 48 CE hours every 4 year recertification cycle. Upon successful completion of this course, you can apply 30 CE hours toward your NCBTMB renewal requirements.

CE CREDIT – AMTA: Ariana Institute’s courses fulfill a portion of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Board Recertification Requirements (48 CE hours every 4 years). Upon successful completion of this course, you can apply 30 CE hours toward your AMTA renewal requirements.

CE CREDIT – TEXAS DSHS: The 30 hours of credit are not applicable in Texas toward the 12 hours of CE credits required every two year cycle by the Texas Department of State Health Services; however, completion of the course is required if you wish to submit you application to DSHS in order to become an MTI.

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