I group

The National Training Institute was started in 1990 and was known as the “Instructor Training Institute.” The initial purpose of the Instructor Training Institute was to professionally train instructors teaching IBEW Apprentices and Journeymen. The instructor training program employs Professional Educators (PhDs) from different colleges and University’s from around the country. The I Group classes are called Professional Education classes because of the format and educators used to deliver the training.

There are four years of instructor training groups. If you are an instructor and have never attended the National Training Institute or have no professional education experience, you MUST register as a First Year “I Group” participant. All other “I Groups” are taken in consecutive order. For example, First and Second Year “I Group” are the prerequisites for Third Year “I Group”. There are Advanced Professional Education courses which are also considered a part of “I Group”. Third and Fourth Year “I Group” participants need to register for one (1) 100 Level Technical Course. First and Second Year “I Group” participants DO NOT attend Technical Training Courses.

Professional Element

The “professional element” of the I Group is based on several core components:

• The 4-year program is the major emphasis and focal point of the NJATCs National Training Institute at The University of Michigan.
• The Professional Sequence begins with basic “foundation” courses and each ensuing year’s offering should build upon previous learning.
• The program will include courses which are relevant to all participants and which relate to the particular teaching assignments and settings of JATC instructors.

Essential Information

• First Year I Group: What to expect
• What's new in 2009 and important reminders
• I Group time schedule

I Group Courses

Each of the 4 years of I Group consists of two courses. Follow the links for further information, and required pre-assignments.

First Year Classes

Course 10: Principles of Learning
Course 11: Elements of Trade Teaching

Second Year Classes

Course 20: Planning and Presenting Related Information
Course 21: Using Instructional Technology
Second Year Pre-NTI assignment (to be completed before attending NTI)

Third Year Classes

Course 30: Performance Evaluation
Course 32: Teaching and Managing in a Technical Laboratory
Third Year Pre-NTI assignment (to be completed before attending NTI)

Fourth Year Classes

Course 42: Creating an Active Training Environment
Course 41: Discussion Methods
Fourth Year Pre-NTI assignment (to be completed before attending NTI)

Advanced Professional Education Training

Course 52: Special Topics in Training