Last Updated5 May 2025

Structuring Lessons and Sessions covers the ways that you can structure, deliver and prepare for lessons. Learn how to put together activities to develop new skills, structure presentations and deliver information. Understand how to create longer teaching sessions to explore the mountain and continue to develop skills.

Telemark- Ski Approach

To accurately assess what needs to be taught and communicated, an instructor must observe a student trying and experimenting with a new skill or movement with minimal information. A Telemark skiing approach involves briefly describing or demonstrating a skill, task, or movement, then allowing the student to “give it a go.” After attempting the task, the instructor can then better understand the student’s skill level, learning curve, and what’s necessary for further development or refinement. From this point, a progression can be created to help achieve the goal.

Steps in a Skiing Approach

Students will:

Hear a brief description of what they are attempting—note, this is the "what" they should attempt, not the "how".

See an example of the task.

Give it a go!

Benefits of the Telemark Skiing Approach

First Step: A Telemark skiing approach should generally be the first method used when introducing a new skill, movement, or task.

Prevents Over-Teaching: By keeping initial instruction minimal, you avoid overloading the student with too much information, which can lead to confusion.

Encourages Play and Experimentation: This approach promotes an environment where students can experiment, explore, and learn through play, which enhances their ability to adapt and improve.