cstreu1026
Contributor
I have been reading seveal threads where there seams to be ongoing debate over inadequacies in instruction that generally fall back on the instructor rather than the certifying agency. So what does it take to be considered a good or even a great instructor?
I feel the instructors that taught my OW and AOW course were good. I say this because they took the time neccessary to make me feel comfortable and to work with me on the skills i had the most trouble with (mask clearing). I also appreciate that they were more down to earth than some seem to be. None of them pretended to be tech divers and some even stated that they were more than happy being a Carribean brat. I also consider them to be good becasue the the student/instructor ratio. There was no fewer than 1 instructor or dive master per 2 students which helped to put me at ease. Now I am sure there are areas they probably could have improved upon but overall it has been a very good experience diving and training with the staff.
I feel the instructors that taught my OW and AOW course were good. I say this because they took the time neccessary to make me feel comfortable and to work with me on the skills i had the most trouble with (mask clearing). I also appreciate that they were more down to earth than some seem to be. None of them pretended to be tech divers and some even stated that they were more than happy being a Carribean brat. I also consider them to be good becasue the the student/instructor ratio. There was no fewer than 1 instructor or dive master per 2 students which helped to put me at ease. Now I am sure there are areas they probably could have improved upon but overall it has been a very good experience diving and training with the staff.