As an ATC Training professional, I have encountered many interesting and challenging training environments. Beginning as a Training Specialist at Los Angeles Center in the late 70's, I've worked in training at Enroute and Terminal facilities across the United States. Currently, I teach at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. I have also been fortunate to travel to a number of countries to observe their training programs.
My wish is to establish contacts with other ATC training professionals around the world to share information about successful (and unsuccessful) training programs and methods. I'm interested in "real life" issues like:
What are potential dangers during OJT?
What is the instructor's role in student motivation?
Are students today different from those in the past?
What are your favorite teaching methods?
You get the idea.
Perhaps this thread can become a home for all of us - whether university professor, training manager or OJT instructor - who believe that the future of global ATC lies in the hands of well-trained Controllers.
Please begin by introducing yourself and sharing a bit of your hard-won knowledge and experience.