Background - Motorcycle Safety Foundation

1 Published by Motorcycle Safety Foundation 2 Jenner, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 Phone (949) 727-3227 Printed 2010 2010 Motorcycle Safety FoundationAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF ). Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set internationally recognized standards that promote the Safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling.

2 The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Polaris motorcycles , Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha. MSF RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS3 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Background ..5 Purpose ..5 Project Scope ..5 Standard development Process ..6 Consensus Building Orientation Key Stakeholder Involvement Voluntary Participation Workgroup members ..6 Standards Outline ..7 Rider Education and Training System Standards 1. Standards for Course Materials and Administration ..9 2. Standards for Facilities and Equipment ..12 3. Standards for Instructional Delivery ..13 4. Standards for RiderCoach/RiderCoach Trainer Professional development ..15 5. Standards for Quality Assurance ..15 Conclusion.

3 17 MSF RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS4 MSF RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS5 ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDBACKGROUNDA Standards Document is an established set of norms or requirements. These are contained in a formal document, consisting of a set of statements that establish design and development decisions, technical criteria, methods, processes and practices. A Standards Document represents the rules and requirements as determined by a consensus opinion of credentialed experts and recognized, experienced practitioners that prescribe the accepted and best criteria for programs, processes, evaluation, and quality control procedures. The benefit of a Standards Document is that it establishes a foundational structure of minimum, acceptable Safety and qualitative statements that will result in consistent application throughout all environments of use.

4 Standards are different than guidelines; a standard is considered essential to successful professional practice, and often includes use of the auxiliary verbs must and shall , whereas a guideline is a statement that clarifies the standard by offering a suggestion or illustration of actions or activities that describe how the standard can be purpose of this project is to describe MSF Rider Education and Training System (RETS) standards. The primary goal is to produce levels of Safety , quality, and consistency in the MSF programs and processes that affect the lives or livelihood of all constituents: riders and their families, RiderCoaches, RiderCoachTrainers, program administrators, site administrators, and other roadway users. The Standards Document represents the vital framework that provides the basis for primary operations, benefiting the organization by providing evaluative measures of performance, and contributing to the development of competent and qualified Motorcycle riders who can demonstrate possession of physical, mental and attitudinal skills (Bloom, 1956).

5 Standards inform and provide significant direction for organizations, business owners and regulatory and governmental agencies involved in Motorcycle rider Safety to the benefit of rider course participants. PROJECT SCOPEFive contexts exist for the development of MSF Rider Education and Training System Standards. They are: Standards for Course Materials and Administration Stipulating the concepts, processes, theoretical underpinnings, and guidelines for development of training curriculum. Standards for Facilities and Equipment Describing the facilities and equipment standards for establishing and maintaining a low risk, positive, and effective learning environment. Standards for Instructional Delivery Describing the fundamental principles, concepts employed and instructional methods used for establishing and maintaining a low risk, positive, and effective learning environment.

6 Standards for RiderCoach/RiderCoach Trainer Professional development Describing the conduct required by RiderCoaches to provide a low risk, positive, and effective learning environment, and describing the training and development requirements for certification and recertification. Standards for Quality AssuranceSpecifying the ongoing and consistently designed and applied methods of evaluation of performance for all MSF processes and RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS6 ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDSTANDARD development PROCESS MSF Rider Education and Training System standards were developed according to the following principles:Consensus Building OrientationThe views of all stakeholders are represented and taken into account: riders, training professionals, training program administrators, instructional designers, Safety program evaluators, research and quality assurance professionals, and individuals with group-process Stakeholder InvolvementGlobal standards must satisfy the needs and interests of customers, clients and participants who are either directly or indirectly involved and impacted by Safety processes and programs throughout all environments of ParticipationStandardization process is need and interest driven, and is therefore based on voluntary involvement of all MEMBERSM embers of the standards development work group possess expertise and experience and can, therefore, represent in all areas of stakeholder interest.

7 The standards work group consists of: Mr. David Crouch, RiderCoach Trainer, and National Quality Assurance Manager, MSF. Dr. Jim Heideman, Director, Licensing Programs, MSF. Mr. Al Hydeman, RiderCoach and Director, Research, Design and development , MSF. Dr. Dan Petterson, RiderCoach Trainer and Principal, Petterson s Motorcyclist Education Consultant Services, LLC, Michigan. Mr. David Smith, RiderCoach Trainer and Program Manager, New Mexico Motorcycle Safety Program. Mr. Wayne Steele, RiderCoach Trainer and Program Coordinator, Kentucky Motorcycle Program. Dr. Sherry Williams, Director, Quality Assurance and Research, RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS7 STANDARDS OUTLINESTANDARDS OUTLINE 1. Standards for Course Materials and Administration Curriculum Materials Design development and Theoretical Framework Research and Experience Safety and Risk Management Principles Adult Learning and development Principles Motor Skills development Principles Sequential Iterative Curriculum development Process Pilot Test Field Test Proof of Concept Curriculum Review and Updates Content Specification Curriculum Administration Enrollment Eligibility Class Size Risk Management RiderCoaches Range Aide Rider Gear motorcycles Motorcycle Maintenance Course Completion Requirements Rider Education Recognition Program (RERP)

8 RiderCourse Insurance Plan Annual Survey RERP Processing Managing Rider Risk Licensing Materials Examiner Training Examiner Trainer Training2. Standards for Facilities and Equipment Rider Education Facility Documentation Requirements Range Surface Condition Obstacles Storage Facility Range Equipment Classroom Classroom Equipment3. Standards for Instructional Delivery Scheduling Classroom Units Range Exercises Remediation Informal Remedial Coaching Formal Remedial Training Adjusted Ranges Classroom Principles and ProceduresMSF RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS8 STANDARDS OUTLINE Adult Learning Principles Range Principles and Procedures Safety Principles Range Management Coaching on the Range Application of Motor Skill Learning Principles Riding Demonstrations Static Demonstrations Simulated Practices Exercise Debriefs4.

9 Standards for RiderCoach/Rider Coach Trainer Professional development RiderCoach/Rider Coach Trainer Code of Conduct Professional development Safety Principles Five Core Questions Executive Functions5. Standards for Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Framework Quality Assurance Process for Curriculum development Quality Assurance for Instructional Delivery Quality Assurance for Program Administration Quality Assurance for RiderCoaches and RiderCoachTrainers Communication of Quality Assurance Standards Monitoring Quality Standards Quality Assurance Site Visits Student Feedback Quality Assurance Performance Assessment Professional development Program Evaluation RiderCoach Certification RiderCoach Recertification RiderCoachTrainer Certification RiderCoachTrainer Recertification MSF RIDER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEMS STANDARDS9 STANDARDS1.

10 Standards for Course Materials and Curriculum MaterialsAll curriculum materials shall be designed and developed consistent with established Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) procedures, support the MSF vision, mission, and policies, and employ the most contemporary training and educational program theories and practices to meet and exceed quality Design All RiderCourses prepare riders to safely interact in the complex traffic environment, and shall consist of classroom and/or on- Motorcycle instruction that includes learning activities, supplemented as appropriate, with interactive multimedia. On- Motorcycle instruction shall be conducted on a paved area away from street traffic. Course design shall be based on scientific research and field experience, tested with actual development and Theoretical FrameworkThe curriculum shall be based on proven research and experience, Safety and risk management principles, adult learning theory and development principles, and motor skills development principles.