Post by firstwd on Mar 17, 2014 21:26:26 GMT -5
After around two years worth of work, on January 1, 2014 Indiana started using the new Hunter Ed test. I have not read through it yet, but while it is a different test I was told it shouldn't change what we currently teach.
For me, this will not hold true. After ten years of teaching, I had already planned to change things up a little bit to match the new test. Anyone who has been to one of my classes will tell you that I can not stand boring. At my last class a parent commented to the store owners that I "sure do get into this stuff". They told them that this was my passion, I truly wanted these kids to be excited about it, enjoy their experience, and truly learn the safety and respect firearms deserve. That means a lot to me that an outside person can articulate that to others.
This year, and all years to follow, will be different for me. On March 11, 2014 one of my former students lost his life in a firearms accident. This was not his doing, but something that is covered in class. My future classes will be tougher for me to teach with the first one I see being completely brutal, especially when showing "The Last Shot" video. My DVD has Craig's name and dates on it, so he will never be forgotten and his story will always be told. As hard as it will be, I truly hope his story living on can prevent another family from going through the same experience. At the same time, I need to find a way to keep class fun, exciting, and worth the entire Saturday that kids give up to attend.
God speed Little Man. Watch over us closely and help guide us the proper way.
For me, this will not hold true. After ten years of teaching, I had already planned to change things up a little bit to match the new test. Anyone who has been to one of my classes will tell you that I can not stand boring. At my last class a parent commented to the store owners that I "sure do get into this stuff". They told them that this was my passion, I truly wanted these kids to be excited about it, enjoy their experience, and truly learn the safety and respect firearms deserve. That means a lot to me that an outside person can articulate that to others.
This year, and all years to follow, will be different for me. On March 11, 2014 one of my former students lost his life in a firearms accident. This was not his doing, but something that is covered in class. My future classes will be tougher for me to teach with the first one I see being completely brutal, especially when showing "The Last Shot" video. My DVD has Craig's name and dates on it, so he will never be forgotten and his story will always be told. As hard as it will be, I truly hope his story living on can prevent another family from going through the same experience. At the same time, I need to find a way to keep class fun, exciting, and worth the entire Saturday that kids give up to attend.
God speed Little Man. Watch over us closely and help guide us the proper way.
