How to Field Instructor
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What is a Field Instructor?
ODS Lingo
Sample Schedule
​How to Be a Mentor
How and When to Set Goals
Ways to Be on Field Study
Being a Guest at Meals
Meeting with your SLs on Field Study
Meeting with your SLs on Monday Nights
Times to Check In with Your SLs
Feedback - What to Look For
Ways to Help Returnees Grow
Nice Things to Do for Your SLs
Breaks!
Niches
Recreation Ideas
FI Evaluations
A Week in the Life of a Field Instructor at Eagle Fern Outdoor School
FEEDBACK TO GIVE – WHAT TO LOOK FOR
With feedback, specific examples make all the difference! These ideas can be feedback during the week or in evaluations.

  • Used names.
  • Finished field study activities on time.
  • Set expectations at each activity.
  • Kept kids engaged during wait time.
  • Smiling / acting friendly and happy.
  • Led a stall activity / game for a big group.
  • Redirected students positively when ___.
  • Helped another SL with ___.
  • Was aware of individual students’ needs.
  • Was a good role model for peers during ___.
  • Always on task without being asked.
  • Used enforceable statements.
  • Explained activities clearly (give an example).
  • Came to field study prepared.
  • Asked for feedback.
  • Participated in meetings.
  • Used their voice tone to let kids know what sort of behavior they should be displaying.
  • Offered reminders and time warnings to students.
  • Took advantage of opportunities to learn more.
  • Used travel times to continue teaching or for review.
  • Lessons moved logically from one step to the next.
  • Incorporated different learning styles.
  • Kept all students involved and engaged.
  • Used cue cards and other curriculum materials effectively.
  • Made lessons as hands-on as possible.
  • Made connections between lessons.
  • Kept group together and safe.
  • Used appropriate and varied voice tones.
  • Explained concepts in a way students could understand.