Instruction Methods

[Bryan.]

Hello, I am new to the Scubaboard. My question is for all the instructors out there. I recently visited Utila and witnessed an IDC & IE in action. It was very interesting due in large part because of my own interest in becoming a instructor.

What I observed was that their teaching techniques included sign language. Not the typical american sign language you would use to communicate w/ the hearing impaired but their own scuba sign language. My question is what is the value in this? Why is this not part of the PADI teachings? etc... I would appreciate it if there is anyone out there that can shead some light on this topic. Thank you.

 

[SwimsWithSharks]

http://www.seasigns.com/

I have not seen the use of it in action but have heard about it and am intrigued by the idea of being able to communicate more effectively underwater. There was an article about this in California Diving at:

http://www.saintbrendan.com/Nov4/UWsigning.html

 

[Bryan.]

Thanks for the info. The links look very interesting. I appreciate the follow-up!

Regards,

 

[Jason Ooi]

welcome to SB

 

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[DandyDon]

Howdy and welcome to SB!

Maybe we can get your suggestions moved to the New Diver forum?

Good to have you here. Click here to PM me if I can help you get started in our various forums.

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[Koreanfrogger]

Welcome to the board

 

[Bryan.]

Thanks for the hearty welcome! I appreciate the feedback! As always, being new to something takes awhile to get familiar w/ the proper protocals. I'll take this question away to a instructor forum.

Thanks again!