§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps have been taken to modify the aims of the Instructional Techniques Course to enable instructors to change their teaching methods to trainees; and what advice has been sought on developing appropriate coaching and mentoring skills. [118938]
§ Dr. MoonieA standardised set of instructional techniques is now included in instructor courses following a review of the practices in single Services. This includes coaching and mentoring skills, developed following examination of internal best practice within each Service. Further instructional modules are also being developed drawing on the outcome of the review.